Yoga Teacher Training students hand out 70 free meals to Slum Children & hold a free Yoga & Dancing Workshop
The Yoga Teacher Training Students of the Non-Profit Organization Gyan Yog Breath hand out 70 free meals to Slum Children & holds a free Yoga & Dancing Workshop May 2018: Towards the end of our 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in May, we invited Pankh-the Creativity School to our yoga ashram. Pankh […]
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) –Alignment & Benefits
Utthita Parsvakonasana aims to stretch your spine, chest, and waist and tones your legs and knees. If the Sanskrit name sounds unfamiliar to you, let us explain its meaning. Utthita means extended, parsva stands for side, and kona can be translated as the angle. In English, we call Utthita Parsvakonasana as Extended Side Angle Pose. […]
Sophia-Theresa about her Yoga Teacher Training in India at Gyan Yog Breath
My Yoga Teacher Training in India at Gyan Yog Breath Did you know that Rishikesh is the world capital of yoga? I read about Rishikesh in a yoga journal and the city immediately caught my attention. Practicing yoga in Austria gave me some insights into asana and pranayama, but somehow I knew that there was […]
Mandukasana (Frog Pose)- Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications
Mandukasana is also known as Frog Pose. Frog Pose is extremely beneficial if you want to release back pain and stimulate your abdomen. It’s primary asana to control Diabetes Type 2 and is also used for Type 1 Patients. The pressure on the lower abdomen stimulates the digestive organs and pancreas, improves the blood flow […]
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana (One-Legged Crane Pose)– Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana aims to balance the nervous system. It strengthens the arms and wrists and develops a sense of physical balance. Instructions: Assume the final position of baka dhyanasana Focus the gaze on the nose tip Maintain the balance and transfer more weight on to the left arm Slowly stretch the right leg back until […]
Vipareeta Karani Asana (Inverted Pose) – Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Vipareeta Karani Asana (Inverted Pose) – Instructions, Alignment & Benefits Vipareeta Karani Asana can be a preparatory posture for Sarvangasana. It gives similar benefits to Sarvangasana with less pressure on the neck. To begin with, it is necessary to bend the knees when raising and lowering the legs. Instructions: 1. Lie flat on the back […]
Our Yoga Teacher Training in India
Yoga has become a global term and trend. Millions of people post insights of their yogic journey on social media like Instagram or Facebook. While yoga is often displayed as a sport for slim people, we would like to remind you that yoga shouldn’t be limited to physical appearance only. Doing Yoga Teacher Training in […]
Eka Pada Pranamasana (One-Legged Prayer Pose) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions
Eka Pada Pranamasana (One-Legged Prayer Pose) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions Eka Pada Pranamasana aims to develop nervous balance and strengthens the leg, ankle and foot muscles. You might know this posture as Vrikshasana or Tree Pose. In traditional Hatha Yoga, Eka Pada Pranamasana is usually performed after the Surya Namaskar as Standing Balancing Pose. […]
Shava Udarakarshanasana (Universal Spinal Twist) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions
Shava Udarakarshanasana (Universal Spinal Twist) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions Shava Udarakarshanasana is also known as Universal Spinal Twist. It is especially useful to practice this pose towards the end of your asana practice. The Universal Spinal Twist aims to realign your hip joint and removes tightness from the lower back. Shava Udarakarshanasana is also […]
