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Why is Iyengar Yoga Ideal for Beginners

August 4, 2018

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Find out why Iyengar yoga is suitable for you wherever you are on your yoga journey – even if you have never practised yoga before

If you’re reading this post and have never done yoga before, maybe you’re wondering how to get started and which style to choose. With so many classes on offer it can be hard to work out which one is right for you. You may be aware already of the incredible physical and mental benefits of yoga. If not, you’ve got that pleasure to come. Either way, a well-trained, empathetic teacher can make all the difference.

What is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar yoga is known for its precision and alignment of the postures, sequencing of the postures, for the length of time the postures are held for maximum benefit and for the use of props where they are needed.

Iyengar yoga is a powerful and sophisticated discipline that can be practised at all stages of life. The benefits are far-reaching and can help those who practise it in every aspect of their daily lives. Many people enjoy the thorough, detailed teaching approach which emphasises correct alignment, making it a safe and accessible method for all body types.

If this sounds what you are looking for then finding an Iyengar teacher is an excellent way to set you on the right path to start your yoga journey.

What else is different about Iyengar yoga and why is it so good for beginners?

Iyengar yoga is different from most other methods because there is a worldwide system of teacher training and teaching. It is one of t[……]

Hot Yoga

Hot yoga vs warm yoga: how much heat can you take?

July 8, 2018

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Simona Stanton was sure of one thing when she opened her yoga studio in Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue: no one who entered a class would hit an overpowering wall of heat. The Prague-born athlete – skiing, tennis and golf are among her passions – first got into yoga three years ago while earning her degree in psychology, and went on to train with California yogi Erica Blitz.

There are two rooms in Stanton’s airy two-storey Shimis Yoga Centre: upstairs is the Greenhouse, which features a living plant wall where students can practise vinyasa, hatha and yin yoga. On the ground floor is the Box. The interior is dark, with strip lighting that glows through the seven chakra colours during class.

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Warm yoga sessions at Shimis are conducted in a darkened room with strip lighting, with the temperature set at 32°C

And while students will leave sweating, it will be largely due to their workout rather than the temperature of the room.

The case for warm yoga

That’s because at Shimis, it’s called “warm” yoga, not hot. Infrared panels heat the room to a gentle 32°C, which is a big drop from the 42°C to 45°C associated with hot yoga classes. “For me, it was just too hot and overwhelming,” Stanton says. “I would have to go into child’s pose during my practice and rest for a while because my body couldn’t handle it.”

With the temperature lowered, Stanton says students can safely tackle more difficult poses that are off limits in hot yoga, such as inversions. “You can do all the poses,”[……]

Hatha Yoga

10 Amazing Benefits Of Hatha Yoga For Weight Loss

June 11, 2018

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Hatha yoga is one of the many different styles of yoga. It’s a traditional kind of yoga that regroups many other types of yoga. It’s suitable for beginners and has plenty of benefits, including weight loss.

Many modern yoga styles are derived from Hatha Yoga. Power, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Iyengar, Hot, Bikram yoga all originate from Hatha Yoga. It’s a classical style that combines postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama).

Traditionally, Hatha yoga isn’t just physical. It aims at elevating your consciousness. It prepares the body and the mind for physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

Today, Hatha yoga is used to design a well-balanced yoga practice. It’s a gentle and slow yoga style without compared to vigorous and intense sequences. A Hatha yoga class focuses on yoga fundamentals, which is perfect for beginners.

Hatha Yoga has many proven benefits for weight loss. Various techniques increase the physical and mental potential of practitioners and help lose weight. Hatha Yoga emphasizes proper breathing and diet to purify the body internally with a proven methodology.

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The origins of Hatha Yoga

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Many forms of modern yoga can be classified as Hatha Yoga. It’s a very ancient style of yoga that aims to balance the body, mind, an[……]

Bikram Yoga

How Bikram Yoga Helps Heal the Body

May 14, 2018

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With students back in school and snowbirds back for “season” there is an increased potential to catch a bug – whether someone is passing it around the classroom or it is traveling here from up north. There are preventative measures that can be exercised to decrease the risk of catching an illness.

In general, regular exercise can help ward off colds and flus by strengthening the immune system. The heat and humidity in the Bikram yoga studio help to enhance this benefit. The Bikram yoga practice also works every ligament, muscle, joint, and organ in the body which in turn can help the body heal from the inside out.

The body’s natural defense system is to raise its internal temperature to fight off infections or viruses that may come into its path. The heat and humidity in the yoga studio mimic this natural process. It also helps to clear nasal passages and makes breathing easier.

Sweat is another powerful healer. It works to:

Help the skin heal wounds.

Help rid the body of toxins and replacing lost fluids with fresh cleansing water. It is like an internal cleaning for the body.

Releases a natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin when we sweat. This is a highly efficient tool to fight germs and other dangerous bugs.

A regular Bikram yoga practice lends positive effects on the mind and body. Some of its positive benefits also include:

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Exhalations bring energy to cells.

Relaxes the mind promoting lower cortisol levels helping to ward ogf stress-induced il[……]

Bhakti Yoga

3 Benefits of Learning Bhakti Yoga for Beginners

April 2, 2018

Learning yoga is beneficial for both the mind and the body, according to a 2011 study, and bhakti yoga is no exception. The Hindu yoga practice offers several physical and spiritual health benefits that can enhance your well-being.

Hare Krishna Melbourne practices bhakti yoga every Sunday with our community. We offer free sessions so anyone can join in and experience the benefits of bhakti yoga for beginners. If you are new to bhakti yoga and want to know more about the health benefits, then keep on reading.

Bhakti Yoga Helps You Find Peace

Yoga helps people achieve a tranquil mind. Bhakti yoga does the same by allowing practitioners to form a connection with God. Through mantra chanting, where you repeat positive affirmations to yourself, bhakti yoga practitioners delve deep into their inner selves to connect with God.

Bhakti yoga helps you acquire inner peace, realise life’s true values, and see what is truly important to you. Practitioners can grasp true and lasting peace through not only their connection to God but also through reaffirming their true values and priorities.

Bhakti yoga also allows you to be less dependent on real world circumstances. Worldly notions such as beauty, pleasure, status, success, and wealth will not plague your mind once you have acquired peace. Your health will definitely benefit from the reduced stress, doubts, fears, and insecurities.

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Bhakti Yoga Helps You Achieve Your Happiness

A Harvard article found that yoga elevates brain chemicals tha[……]

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Vision of an ideal Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga learning and resources to reach it

March 19, 2018

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Fortunately, we do not live in a perfect world that would be a major obstacle to all progress and learning. Samsara and Nirvana would be one and the same river idling on the banks of an eternity whose tamasic lament would implore the terrible Kali to do her work of destruction so that the world may be reborn in the creative chaos of Prakriti.

Blessed are we then to live in what strongly resembles Kali Yuga with the countless opportunities to test our beautiful practice of Yoga.

Before formulating what for me would be an ideal learning of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, I would like to sincerely thank all the dedicated teachers who transmit their art day after day to the best of their abilities and the expectations of their students.

Namaste.

So far my experience of learning from this noble school of Yoga has resembled the reconstruction of a mandala with multiple pieces scattered around in the form of led classes, Mysore sessions, workshops, lectures, documentaries, numerous readings and researches, hours of online video, thousands of kilometers traveled and above all assiduous practices integrated into everyday life.

The diversity of approaches and teachers is certainly beneficial up to a point, but for a beginner, the lack of consistency and above all of a global vision is quite disconcerting.

Perhaps this is part of a modern rite of initiation, certainly less demanding than when some aspiring yogis came to cut off one hand in order to show their determination to enter into the ser[……]

Anusara Yoga

How Anusara Yoga Can Help: Find Balance and Harmony in Your Life

February 26, 2018

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Introduction

What is Anusara Yoga and How to Get StartedAnusara Yoga is a modern style of yoga that emphasizes physical alignment and spiritual awareness. It was founded by John Friend in 1997 and has since become popular all around the world.

What is Anusara Yoga?

Anusara Yoga is a style of yoga that emphasizes the principles of alignment, which includes proper positioning of the body to optimize the flow of energy. It also emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness of the present moment, which can help practitioners to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Anusara Yoga is based on the idea that everyone is inherently good and that the practice of yoga can help individuals realize their full potential. It focuses on the heart and emphasizes the importance of opening the heart to connect with oneself and others.

Physical Benefits of Anusara Yoga

Anusara Yoga is a type of yoga that emphasizes alignment and heart-opening postures. It is a physically challenging practice, but it also has a host of benefits for the body.

Increased Flexibility

One of the most noticeable benefits of Anusara Yoga is increased flexibility. The practice focuses on proper alignment and encourages students to move slowly and mindfully through each pose. This emphasis on alignment and mindfulness helps to release tension in the body and improve joint mobility. With regular practice, students will notice that they can move more freely and with less effort.

Improved Strength

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