As explained in the previous articles, prana leaks out through the openings of the body. During the practice of pranayama the mudras and bandhas are practised in order to close the openings and keep the prana in the body. One of the important bandhas that are practised is Mula Bandha. As a preparatory practice an […]
Category: 4. Yoga Practice
At the very heart of Hatha Yoga are the all-important practices of Mudras and Bandhas. These are important because the essence of Hatha Yoga and particularly Pranayama is to regulate, harmonise and channel the Prana so that it can be utilised for the higher purposes of Yoga. In asana and pranayama we purify the nadis […]
Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Lord of the Fishes Seated Spinal Twist tones, activates and massages the abdominal organs
Improves circulation to the abdominal organs; helps to massage and remove toxins from the abdominal organs;
assists with and improves digestion and…
3 Vital questions all teachers should ask new students. If my Cape Town phone doesn’t get at least one phone call a week with someone asking me what Yoga should they should practice in South Africa, I would call it a quiet week! Nearly on a daily basis I get an influx of emails in […]
“On one hand, it’s not surprising that restorative yoga has gained in popularity over the last twenty years considering that aging baby boomers might well be looking for gentler, more therapeutic physical practices. What is interesting is how young people are increasingly attracted to this gentle practice. In fact, www.alignyo.com named restorative yoga one of […]
• Begin in Tadasana• Step the right foot far forward so that when you bend the right front leg it will be at a right angle• Then straighten both legs• The back foot should not be directly behind the front foot, the inner aspect of the left heel should be in line with the inner […]
Begin in Tadasana – Feet together Bend both legs slightly Bring the toes of the right foot to gently rest on the mat Bend the standing left leg further and cross the right leg over the left thigh If possible, curl the toes of the right foot or the whole right foot around the back of […]
4. Yoga Practice
Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Pose & Virasana – Hero Pose – The difference between the 2 Asanas.
VAJRASANA – THUNDERBOLT POSE. Begin by placing yourself on the hands and knees with the knees & feet together Move back and sit on the heels of the feet with the hands resting on thighs or by placing the back of the right hand inside the palm of the left hand Be conscious of the […]
Begin with both hands and knees on the mat Knees and the feet are hip distance apart and hands are shoulder width apart slightly more forward than shoulders Spread the fingers apart and evenly pressing on the mat Curl the toes of both feet under on an inhalation On an exhalation lift the knees off […]
Natarajasana – Dedicated to Shiva, Lord of the Dance or The Dancer. Begin in Tadasana – feet together or Samasthiti – feet hip distance apart Maintain a firm left leg and bring the toes of the right foot on the mat Bend the right leg taking the right foot behind the thigh and grab the […]