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Namaste Meaning - What You Need to Know

Namaste Meaning - What You Need to Know

If you have ever attended a yoga class, then you are familiar with the word Namaste. But do you really know Namaste meaning? Many people take Namaste to only be a traditional but respectful greeting practiced in India. However, it is much more than greeting hello or goodbye. Namaste is one of...
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Sanskrit Terms

Hatha Yoga Pradipika - Sanskrit Terms

Yoga is believed to have been practiced since 1000 BC or even before. This statement can be backed by the ancient text the Atharva Veda and the Pashupati Seal. Some people suggest that yoga didn’t exist this early, but regardless all people agree that yoga has been practiced for a long...
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Ananda - Bliss

Ananda - Bliss

Ananda is a Sanskrit word which means ‘Bliss.’ It’s used in many contexts and is perhaps best known for being the name of one of Buddha’s disciples. This man was said to have the best memory for remembering his teachings. The name also appears in the famous Paramahansa Yogananda and is...
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8 Yoga Mudras and why you should do them

8 Yoga Mudras and why you should do them

Hand gestures that assist in guiding energy flowYour body is like a mini world, which consists of five elements or components Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jala (Water), Bhumi (Earth), and Akasha (Aether). When any of these elements is disturbed, you can experience some imbalance in your mind and it...
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Eight Limbs of Yoga - Yamas Explained

Eight Limbs of Yoga - Yamas Explained

Amongst the eight limbs of yoga, yamas are the first. They give spiritual, ethical and moral guidelines for a person who wants to achieve balance, health, and wellbeing that can help you to achieve spiritual development. In his yoga philosophy, Patanjali described the Yamas as the strong,...
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