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Do you do yoga every day? Do I do yoga every day? Is yoga something which only happens on a yoga mat? What does it really mean to “do” yoga? Is yoga actually something you “do” at all? The Elephant Headed Yogi Statues of the rotund elephant headed Indian deity Ganesh are common in yoga studios – but who is he and what is his significance for yoga practitioners? Read how he got his elephant head and how many aspects of his being have important symbolism in yoga practice. Lighting the Inner Fire My own teacher’s teacher, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, teaches that “yoga is a fire practice”. What does that mean in our day to day yoga experience? Where does that idea come from and what is the symbolism of fire in our practice of yoga asana, pranayama and meditation? |
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Power – Yoga Style
The Gayatri mantra is one of the most often chanted mantras in the world. But what does it actually mean, why did it come to have such significance and how can it be interpreted on a deeper level? Alignment in Asana - 10 Top Tips Focussing on the alignment of the body in yoga postures should never be done just to create a picture perfect physical shape. But good alignment in asana minimises the risk of injury and ensures that the flow of prana is directed appropriately within the body. Different postures affect the flow of prana in different ways, each yoga practitioner has his or her own individual body, and each asana has its own detailed alignment principles, but awareness of these ten key points should inform the practice of all asanas. |
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