The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is regarded as one of the three classic texts on Hatha Yoga, along with the Gheranda Samhita and the Shiva Samhita. This 15th century text was written by Swami Svatmarama, and is said to be the oldest surviving text about Hatha Yoga. This text has been translated into many languages, including English.
By Faye Martins What is all the fuss about slow flow yoga? If you want to get in shape by trying a low-impact exercise, then slow-flow vinyasa yoga is the pace for you. Stretch your way to good health with slow movement that gradually warms up muscles, joints and connective tissue. Vinyasa is popular because [...]
It is said that if you do receive the gift of Shaktipat from a Yoga Guru before commencing a dedicated practice, you will experience...
As people increasingly recognize the myriad benefits it has to offer our bodies, minds, and lives. Yoga teacher training programs that...
Slow Flow Yoga is not restricted to beginners or those with physical limitations. All levels of Yoga practitioners can find their personal challenges, as they slowly and mindfully move through a series. The pace may be slower, but challenges will be present with difficulties to work through. Even the most advanced Yoga practitioner has much to learn within the reflective pace of slow Vinyasa.
Although many forms of yoga training have existed for thousands of years, Hatha (the yoga of physical mastery) is a relative newcomer in comparison to the other main systems of Yogic methodology in India. Hatha dates back as recently as the 15th century with Svami Svatmarama and is the base for many popular styles today such as Iyengar, Bikram, Kundalini, and Ashtanga.
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit term. vi means variations, and nyasa means “within prescribed parameters”. In fact, in this style of yoga when we...
Both Ashtanga and Vinyasa employ a three-pose transition, called a “vinyasa,” which includes chatturanga, upward-facing dog and downward...
Vinyasa can refer to a more specific, fast-flowing type of yoga that is often associated with the schools of Ashtanga or Power Yoga...
Vinyasa yoga can also serve as a strength-training process as it helps to build lean muscle mass and balanced strength throughout the...