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30-minute asana-based yoga sequence

Baddha Parshvakonasana (bound side angle pose)

Most of the classes that I teach last 1.5 hours. In almost every class I emphasise the need for establishing a home-based yoga practice which can be done on a daily basis. However, students who feel committed to practice at home are usually faced with the following […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, June 7-27, 2021

Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Immersion program. The past programs have been very well received by all the participants. For most of them, it has been truly a life-transforming experience. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding 21-day yoga journey.

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Yoga for healthy thyroid

Yoga for healthy thyroid – some asana and pranayama practices to regulate the thyroid function […]

14-day Pranayama Intensive, March 29 – April 11, 2021

Vishnu Mudra

I am pleased to announce the next Pranayama intensive. In this program, we will be practicing some of the main pranayama techniques given in our ancient yoga texts. I will also discuss the underlying concepts in the practice of pranayama and all the wonderful benefits that the practice can bring us.

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Padmasana (Lotus Pose) and how to prepare for it

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

When you see pictures of ancient yogis, most of them are shown meditating in Padmasana – पद्मासन (Lotus Pose). This is one of the most commonly mentioned asanas as a meditative posture. Some of the other asanas that are commonly listed among meditative postures are Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Siddhasana (Adept […]

Utthita Marichyasana – standing variation (video)

Marichyasana – standing

utthita marīcyāsana (उत्थित मरीच्यासन) (standing Marichyasana), is an intermediate level one-leg balancing pose. The seated version of marīcyāsana is one of the more commonly practiced spinal twisting asanas. The standing version, in addition to providing all the benefits of the standing one-leg balancing poses, also engages the spine in a […]

Hasta-padasana (standing hand-to-foot pose) with video

Hasta-padasana

hasta-pādāsana (हस्त-पादासन) (hand to foot pose), also known as utthita hasta-pādāṅguṣṭhāsana (उत्थित हस्त-पादाङ्गुष्ठासन) (Extended hand to toe pose) is an intermediate level one-leg balancing pose. Like most other standing balancing poses, it develops strength in the legs, improves focus, concentration, balance and stability. We’ll practice a few different variations of the pose:

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Ardha-chandrasana (half moon pose) with video

The Ardha-chandrasana (अर्धचन्द्रासन) (Half Moon pose) and its close cousin, the revolving half moon pose, are intermediate level one-leg balancing poses. Learning these poses will require awareness, practice, strength and patience. Once you become comfortable with these poses, you will find them energizing, rejuvenating and yet restorative. These are excellent pose for developing strength in […]

14-day Pranayama Intensive, Sep 21 – Oct 4, 2020

Vishnu Mudra

I am pleased to announce the next Pranayama intensive. In this program, we will be practicing some of the main pranayama techniques given in our ancient yoga texts. I will also discuss the underlying concepts in the practice of pranayama and all the wonderful benefits that the practice can bring us.

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Tip-toe balance (video)

Tiptoe balance (Padangushthasana)

Today’s post is about the Tiptoe balancing pose – pādāṅguṣṭhāsana – पादाङ्गुष्ठासन. This balancing pose is done from a squatting position where you are squatting on the toes. This is an intermediate level pose and it improves strength and flexibility in the toes, ankles, knees, hips and thighs.

When I first […]