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JANU SIRSASANA - HEAD TO KNEE FORWARD FOLD

October 28, 2022

Janu Sirsasana is a seated forward fold, typically taught in Vinyasa, Hatha yoga class, and Kundalini yoga classes. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words Janu that means Knee, Sirsa which means Head and Asana which means posture. This is the pose th... Read more

LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION

October 18, 2022

Metta is a Pali word for loving kindness, friendliness, and goodwill. Metta practice is coming from the Buddhist tradition and it's teaching us how to cultivate โ€œloving kindnessโ€ for ourselves and others. The Buddha first taught the Metta meditati... Read more

Paripurna Navasana

October 08, 2022

This Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pose is named after the shape it takes, the shape of the boat. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words โ€œparipurnaโ€ which means โ€œcompleteโ€, โ€œwholeโ€ and the word โ€œnavaโ€ which means "boat," and โ€œasanaโ€, which means "pos... Read more

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING BALI

September 28, 2022

Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the students that can help them to co... Read more

DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?

September 18, 2022

Its a beautiful way to star or finish your day by honouring and giving thanks to your body. The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-ki... Read more

6 HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX

September 08, 2022

Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are built up through the course of everyday lif... Read more

GRATITUDE PRACTICES FOR THE END OF THE YEAR

August 29, 2022

A Few more days and the year 2020 will be over. Granted, all of us during our life will be faced with easy going years followed by more challenging ones, but 2020 was definitely a year that is hard to describe. Most of us are still having a question ... Read more

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING

August 19, 2022

As the year 2021 comes to an end we can all agree that it was a really a challenging one. Probably, for most of us between pandemic, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, unemployment and homeschooling our nerves are frayed and our zest for a life overhaul... Read more

SOME LIKE IT GREEN

August 09, 2022

Since the beginning of the decade, green juices are one of the biggest trends in the health industry. From the celebrities, social media influencers, wellness bloggers everyone is drinking and reporting about green juices and their healthy benefits, ... Read more

UTTANASANA OR STANDING FORWARD FOLD

July 30, 2022

Uttanasana is one of the poses that belongs to a forwards folds group. To be more precise, in Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga it is one of the standing forward bends that is a part of the Surya Namaskar sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit terms ... Read more

WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?

July 20, 2022

While a good nightโ€™s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more

HIPS DON'T LIE

July 10, 2022

The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more

YOGA FOR LOVERS

June 30, 2022

With Valentineโ€™s day behind us why not give your Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga practice a twist and use it to strengthen your relationship while having some fun! Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are both amazing disciplines with a long list of great ... Read more

DETOX TRI-DOSHA KITCHARI RECIPE FROM COSMOS

June 20, 2022

The start of a year or a new season is the perfect time to take stock of your wellness goals and to reflect on how to feel lighter, fresher, and to have more energy in the days ahead. Our body can give us various signals that itโ€™s time to eliminat... Read more

HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX

June 10, 2022

Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are build up through the course of everyday lif... Read more

HATHA YOGA FLOW POSE OF THE MONTH: HANUMANASAN OR MONKEY POSE

May 31, 2022

Hanumanasana or Monkey pose is an advanced Hatha yoga pose and yogic version of full front splits. It name comes from the Sanskrit words: Hanumat that means having a large jaws, a monkey cheif and it is the name of a divine entity, Hanuman in Hind... Read more

THE BREATH OF VICTORY OR UJJAYI BREATH

May 21, 2022

Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means โ€œone who is victorious;โ€ so Ujjayi breath means โ€œbreath of victoryโ€ or โ€œvictorious breath.โ€ This is because the technique brings a sense of uplifting, power, and confidence to the Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pra... Read more

WHY HATHA YOGA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART MUSCLE

May 20, 2022

In the last few decades, yoga has spread out around the world and almost there is no person interested in their health and well-being that didnโ€™t try it at least once. Although most people have a perception that yoga is all about stretching and balan... Read more

WHAT IS KUNDALINI YOGA

May 11, 2022

At the first sight classes of Kundalini Yoga may seem like a cult of white wearing followers with the strange turbans on their heads, singing in some strange language and doing unusual dance routine but actually, history of Kundalini Yoga is quite un... Read more

WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?

May 01, 2022

While a good nightโ€™s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more

WHAT IS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

April 27, 2022

What is yoga teacher training? Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the st... Read more

15 MINUTES SEQUENCE TO MELT YOUR HIPS

April 16, 2022

There are so many reasons to do hip-opening poses: Supple hips can ease back pain, give you a more agile gait, and even improve circulation in your legs. But thereโ€™s a more subtle benefit to hip openers, too: We hold stress and negative emotionsโ€”such... Read more

HIPS DON'T LIE

April 06, 2022

The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more

JANU SIRSASANA - HEAD TO KNEE FORWARD FOLD

March 30, 2022

Janu Sirsasana is a seated forward fold, typically taught in Vinyasa, Hatha yoga class, and Kundalini yoga classes. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words Janu that means Knee, Sirsa which means Head and Asana which means posture. This is the pose th... Read more

LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION

March 17, 2022

Metta is a Pali word for loving kindness, friendliness, and goodwill. Metta practice is coming from the Buddhist tradition and it's teaching us how to cultivate โ€œloving kindnessโ€ for ourselves and others. The Buddha first taught the Metta meditati... Read more

Paripurna Navasana

March 02, 2022

This Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pose is named after the shape it takes, the shape of the boat. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words โ€œparipurnaโ€ which means โ€œcompleteโ€, โ€œwholeโ€ and the word โ€œnavaโ€ which means "boat," and โ€œasanaโ€, which means "pos... Read more

YOGA TEACHER TRAINING BALI

February 27, 2022

Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the students that can help them to co... Read more

DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?

February 17, 2022

Its a beautiful way to star or finish your day by honouring and giving thanks to your body. The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-ki... Read more

6 HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX

February 01, 2022

Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are built up through the course of everyday lif... Read more

GRATITUDE PRACTICES FOR THE END OF THE YEAR

January 30, 2022

A Few more days and the year 2020 will be over. Granted, all of us during our life will be faced with easy going years followed by more challenging ones, but 2020 was definitely a year that is hard to describe. Most of us are still having a question ... Read more

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING

January 12, 2022

As the year 2021 comes to an end we can all agree that it was a really a challenging one. Probably, for most of us between pandemic, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, unemployment and homeschooling our nerves are frayed and our zest for a life overhaul... Read more

SOME LIKE IT GREEN

January 03, 2022

Since the beginning of the decade, green juices are one of the biggest trends in the health industry. From the celebrities, social media influencers, wellness bloggers everyone is drinking and reporting about green juices and their healthy benefits, ... Read more

UTTANASANA OR STANDING FORWARD FOLD

December 30, 2021

Uttanasana is one of the poses that belongs to a forwards folds group. To be more precise, in Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga it is one of the standing forward bends that is a part of the Surya Namaskar sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit terms ... Read more

WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?

December 08, 2021

While a good nightโ€™s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more

YOGA FOR LOVERS

December 02, 2021

With Valentineโ€™s day behind us why not give your Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga practice a twist and use it to strengthen your relationship while having some fun! Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are both amazing disciplines with a long list of great ... Read more

DETOX TRI-DOSHA KITCHARI RECIPE FROM COSMOS

November 16, 2021

The start of a year or a new season is the perfect time to take stock of your wellness goals and to reflect on how to feel lighter, fresher, and to have more energy in the days ahead. Our body can give us various signals that itโ€™s time to eliminat... Read more

HIPS DON'T LIE

November 09, 2021

The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more

WHY HATHA YOGA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART MUSCLE

November 02, 2021

In the last few decades, yoga has spread out around the world and almost there is no person interested in their health and well-being that didnโ€™t try it at least once. Although most people have a perception that yoga is all about stretching and balan... Read more

HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX

October 25, 2021

Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are build up through the course of everyday lif... Read more

HATHA YOGA FLOW POSE OF THE MONTH: HANUMANASAN OR MONKEY POSE

October 14, 2021

Hanumanasana or Monkey pose is an advanced Hatha yoga pose and yogic version of full front splits. It name comes from the Sanskrit words: Hanumat that means having a large jaws, a monkey cheif and it is the name of a divine entity, Hanuman in Hind... Read more

THE BREATH OF VICTORY OR UJJAYI BREATH

October 07, 2021

Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means โ€œone who is victorious;โ€ so Ujjayi breath means โ€œbreath of victoryโ€ or โ€œvictorious breath.โ€ This is because the technique brings a sense of uplifting, power, and confidence to the Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pra... Read more

WHAT IS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

August 23, 2021

What is yoga teacher training? Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the st... Read more

WHAT IS KUNDALINI YOGA

August 02, 2021

At the first sight classes of Kundalini Yoga may seem like a cult of white wearing followers with the strange turbans on their heads, singing in some strange language and doing unusual dance routine but actually, history of Kundalini Yoga is quite un... Read more

15 MINUTES SEQUENCE TO MELT YOUR HIPS

July 19, 2021

There are so many reasons to do hip-opening poses: Supple hips can ease back pain, give you a more agile gait, and even improve circulation in your legs. But thereโ€™s a more subtle benefit to hip openers, too: We hold stress and negative emotionsโ€”such... Read more

WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?

July 09, 2021

While a good nightโ€™s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more

HIPS DON'T LIE

June 28, 2021

The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more

JANU SIRSASANA - HEAD TO KNEE FORWARD FOLD

June 22, 2021

Janu Sirsasana is a seated forward fold, typically taught in Vinyasa, Hatha yoga class, and Kundalini yoga classes. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words Janu that means Knee, Sirsa which means Head and Asana which means posture. This is the pose th... Read more

THE BREATH OF VICTORY OR UJJAYI BREATH

June 16, 2021

Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means โ€œone who is victorious;โ€ so Ujjayi breath means โ€œbreath of victoryโ€ or โ€œvictorious breath.โ€ This is because the technique brings a sense of uplifting, power, and confidence to the Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pra... Read more

HATHA YOGA POSE: VIRABHADRASANA II OR WARRIOR II

June 07, 2021

Warrior II or Virabhadrasana II comes from Sanskrit word veer-uh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh represents the mythological Hindu warrior, Virabhadra, an incarnation of the god Shiva and the word asana that means pose. Virabhadra was a tall, dark, and fierce deity... Read more

DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?

April 19, 2021

Itโ€™s a beautiful way to start or finish your day by honoring and giving thanks to your body. The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-k... Read more

HATHA YOGA FLOW POSE OF THE MONTH: HANUMANASAN OR MONKEY POSE

April 14, 2021

Hanumanasana or Monkey pose is an advanced Hatha yoga pose and yogic version of full front splits. It name comes from the Sanskrit words: Hanumat that means having a large jaws, a monkey cheif and it is the name of a divine entity, Hanuman in Hind... Read more

URDHVA MUKHA SHVANASANA OR UPWARD FACING DOG

April 04, 2021

Upward Facing Dog Pose is a back-bending asana found in modern Hatha yoga flow classes and Kundalini yoga exercises. It is commonly part of the widely-performed Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun) sequence, though the similar Bhujangasana (cobra pose)... Read more

HOW YOGA CAN IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTION

March 23, 2021

According to Ayurveda, yogaโ€™s big sister, a healthy digestive system is considered to be a pillar of our well-being, and misbalance or ineffective metabolism is a cause of most diseases. The metabolic energy of digestion called Agni, helps in elim... Read more

SOME LIKE IT GREEN

March 15, 2021

Since the beginning of the decade, green juices are one of the biggest trends in the health industry. From the celebrities, social media influencers, wellness bloggers everyone is drinking and reporting about green juices and their healthy benefits, ... Read more

WHY HATHA YOGA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART MUSCLE

March 07, 2021

In the last few decades, yoga has spread out around the world and almost there is no person interested in their health and well-being that didnโ€™t try it at least once. Although most people have a perception that yoga is all about stretching and balan... Read more

LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION

February 22, 2021

Metta is a Pali word for loving kindness, friendliness, and goodwill. Metta practice is coming from the Buddhist tradition and it's teaching us how to cultivate โ€œloving kindnessโ€ for ourselves and others. The Buddha first taught the Metta meditati... Read more

YOGA FOR LOVERS

February 15, 2021

With Valentineโ€™s day behind us why not give your Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga practice a twist and use it to strengthen your relationship while having some fun! Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are both amazing disciplines with a long list of great ... Read more

Paripurna Navasana

February 11, 2021

This Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pose is named after the shape it takes, the shape of the boat. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words โ€œparipurnaโ€ which means โ€œcompleteโ€, โ€œwholeโ€ and the word โ€œnavaโ€ which means "boat," and โ€œasanaโ€, which means "pos... Read more

6 HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX

February 02, 2021

Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are built up through the course of everyday lif... Read more

DETOX TRI-DOSHA KITCHARI RECIPE FROM COSMOS

January 22, 2021

The start of a year or a new season is the perfect time to take stock of your wellness goals and to reflect on how to feel lighter, fresher, and to have more energy in the days ahead. Our body can give us various signals that itโ€™s time to eliminat... Read more

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING

January 11, 2021

As the year 2021 comes to an end we can all agree that it was a really a challenging one. Probably, for most of us between pandemic, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, unemployment and homeschooling our nerves are frayed and our zest for a life overhaul... Read more

UTTANASANA OR STANDING FORWARD FOLD

December 23, 2020

Uttanasana is one of the poses that belongs to a forwards folds group. To be more precise, in Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga it is one of the standing forward bends that is a part of the Surya Namaskar sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit terms ... Read more

GRATITUDE PRACTICES FOR THE END OF THE YEAR

December 22, 2020

A Few more days and the year 2020 will be over. Granted, all of us during our life will be faced with easy going years followed by more challenging ones, but 2020 was definitely a year that is hard to describe. Most of us are still having a question ... Read more