Tag: breathing
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Yoga – gymnastics or philosophy? Why did the West fall in love with yoga and asanas? (102)
Previous ★★★ Index ★★★ Next If, in a street poll, we ask passersby whether they know what yoga is, the majority will confirm. Some will say it is a form of gymnastics, like stretching and Pilates; others will associate yoga with Hinduism and Buddhism, and still others will describe it as personal development. The latter…
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Hatha Yoga – Principles and Foundations of the Practice of Natha Sampradaya (75)
Previous ★★★ Index ★★★ Next WHAT IS HATHA YOGA IN REALITY? Millions of people around the world cultivate the practice of Hatha Yoga, but very few are those who actually cultivate the authentic, original training of the Nātha (Guardians) school, as the Adepts of this excellent Yoga are called. The ancient Path of Hatha Yoga…
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Practices of Breath and Light (59)
Previous ★★★ Index ★★★ Next This practical guide to meditation with breathing and light is intended as a connecting component of a larger Laya Yoga meditation course, available to all who have previously studied meditation. These are not internal practices given to initiates in Yoga or Sufi Orders, which must be kept secret and given…
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Laya Sadhana – Apprenticeship Leading to Prathyaya (12)
Previous ★★★ Index ★★★ Next During our first practical lesson of yoga we will concentrate on daily practice for everyone, who wishes to develop closer relationship with the path of Laya. This material can be particularly important for those, who had already taken part in some courses or trainings of Laya yoga, tracked as a…