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By Gary Kraftsow The rajas guna can be characterized as an energy of activity and creativity. When it predominates, however,... -
By Gary Kraftsow The bodily response to stress initiated in the hypothalamus, known as the fight-or-flight response, involves a chain... -
Yin Yoga is becoming one of the most popular styles of yoga. Yin Yoga as taught by Paul Grilley... -
by Tracee Stanley If you feel like everyone around you is thriving or taking their life to the next level... -
At my brother’s wedding last month in New York, I mentioned to a wedding guest that I wrote about... -
The City Dweller and the Nine Cities By Gary Kraftsow As the ancients recognized, human experience plays out on a vast... -
https://www.pranamaya.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1540.MOV.mov Jathara Paravritti: Abdominal Twist Under pressure because of looming deadlines? Feeling stressed because your to-do list is daunting you and... -
By Gary Kraftsow Life is inherently stressful, and the effects of that stress cause suffering. The ancient yogis understood this... -
Half Frog stretches the hamstrings and the groin. Because the pelvis is pushed forward by the Half Frog position,... -
By Gary Kraftsow We all have certain fundamental responsibilities and obligations to fulfill in life. As parents, we have a... -
https://www.pranamaya.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1544.MOV.mov A classic for an exceptional reason, chakravakasana not only promotes healthy digestion and elimination, but this dynamic asana aids...
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by Paul Grilley Guiding Principles: As you develop your own sequences of poses, please keep these ideas in mind: 1. Every yoga... -
by Tracee Stanley How can you find stability and clarity and when everyone around you is in a constant state... -
By Sarah & Ty Powers The word in Sanskrit for that quality of love that permeates our natural being is... -
Savasana: Corpse Pose To practice self-care is to activate, embody and embrace self-love and what better way to show our... -
Apanasana: Knees-to-Chest Pose "Let it go." It is a phrase we often hear as encouragement to free our grasp onto... -
WHAT IS YOGA? with Carol Krucoff and Kimberly Carson Yoga is coming into union, being united with what is. Through this... -
By Sarah Powers Patanjali’s linked concepts of “sthira” and “sukha” — steadiness and ease — can help structure your teaching....
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Chi is constantly circulating through our meridians but the vast potential of Shakti lies dormant in the first chakra... -
By Sarah Powers Do you find sitting for meditation uncomfortable and difficult? Or feel that while you’d like more balance... -
By Paul Grilley Some yoga instructors insist that students avoid curvature of the spine by insisting on tucking the pelvis.... -
By Shalmali Pal It's a unique situation: A group of women, gathered together in a yoga studio, to discuss their... -
By Nicholas Carr In 2008 , Small and two of his colleagues carried out the first experiment that actually showed... -
Answering the Call FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS, retreat has been a crucial part of yogic life. All over Asia, whether... -
Be Your Own Sunshine Everyday Tips to Help You Embody Self-Care Right at Home By Sabrina Samedi Let’s face it, we may... -
By Sabrina Samedi For many of us, the time we spend on the mat whether it's for a sweat-cleansing power... -
Not all of us have time for a leisurely 90 minute yoga practice in the morning even when we... -
Dwipada Pitham: Two-footed Bridge Pose The breath is the soundtrack to your well-being. Let's allow such a vital and energetic essence... -
To Care For Yourself is to LOVE Yourself By Sabrina Samedi The month of love, or rather the month of being... -
Vajrasana: Kneeling or Diamond Pose By Sabrina Samedi Advancements in technology are not only coming at us from both left and... -
Urdhva Prasarita Padasana: Upward Stretched Legs Despite our best intentions, we often need an extra nudge of willpower to help... -
By Sabrina Samedi Everyday is a reason to celebrate love and rejoice in the magic of soulful and good intentions,... -
Yoga Therapy Tip of the Day Virabadrasana I: Warrior 1 Pose Somedays we need to repeat our daily affirmations and morning mantras... -
by Sabrina Samedi There is something magical about this time of year, maybe it's the million volts of electricity that... -
Yoga Therapy Tip of the Day Bhujangasana: Cobra Pose Too many lunch breaks compromised for dates with your keyboard? Feeling the... -
The Third Dimension: The Intellectual Mind By Gary Kraftsow The ancients recognized the inherent power of the mind and the tremendous... -
Yoga Therapy Tip of the Day Vimanasana: Chariot or Airplane Pose The fact is that we are all human and we... -
By Gary Kraftsow According to the ancients, the vital body consists of five identifiable aspects: prāṇa, apāna, vyāna, ākāśa,... -
by Paul Grilley Chakras are spiritual centers in the brain and spinal cord where the physical, astral, and causal bodies... -
Salabasana= Locust Pose Ardha Salabasana= Half Locust Pose To practice self-care is to embody self-love and who couldn't use more self-love... -
By Gary Kraftsow According to theories in neuroscience, the evolutionary origin of the limbic system is linked to the sense... -
By Gary Kraftsow According to the ancients , the physical body consists of five aspects: the head, the torso ,... -
By Paul Grilley Yang tissues should be exercised in a Yang way and Yin tissues should be exercised in a... -
Stay tuned for Paul Grilley's new upcoming program. To see more from Paul please visit:Paul Grilley info
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An old school yoga program, designed to improve pelvic health, could help women who suffer from urinary incontinence, according to a new... -
You've watched the Anatomy for Yoga by Paul Grilley as well as his Yin Yoga, Chakra Theory and online...
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By Gary Kraftsow A seed sprouts , shoots up, and becomes a plant or a tree. The ancients believed that... -
Join Pranamaya Wisdom in a conversation about the pelvic floor with master yoga teacher Leslie Howard. Leslie is known... -
by Chanti Tacoronte-Perez MA In school we learn the A, B, C’s or the important aspects of a variety of... -
Viniyoga founder Gary Kraftsow demonstrates how and why we practice cakravakasna and how to do it to maximum effect....
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Jill Miller shares this dynamic sequence from her Yoga Link: Hip Helpers DVD. This is hip opener a great...
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Sri Dharma Mittra explains the So Hum meditation. So Hum is said to be the mantra that we are...
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Yoga as art: that is the concept with which Tripsichore Yoga Theatre has been captivating audiences around the world.... -
Not all of us have time for a leisurely 90 minute yoga practice in the morning. Between sleeping, home...
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You would be hard pressed to find someone who actually enjoys being stressed out. Sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, headaches,... -
It’s never been easier to supplement your yoga practice with items to make practice easier, healthier, and less stressful.... -
Yoga is typically thought of as a form of exercise that also focuses on relaxation. While this is true,... -
Whether you’re a full-fledged yogi or you’re just starting out, it’s important to know that the foods and drinks... -
By Sabrina Samedi Everyday is a reason to celebrate love and rejoice in the magic of soulful and good intentions,...
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There are many causes of back pain, and many different areas that can be affected. However, one thing is... -
Meditation is used by many people for a variety of reasons. Some use the practice as a way to... -
Have you ever had one of those days where you can’t seem to clear your head, and anxiety keeps... -
The seven chakras are the energy centers of our body. Blocking the energy in any of these seven chakras... -
If you are new to meditation, it is worthwhile to seek out a guide into the practice. The best... -
has become an increasingly popular form of exercise over the past few years—and it’s no surprise. Practicing yoga has... -
Whether it’s at the daily 9 to 5 or during the commute home, we spend countless hours of the... -
By Dearbhla Kelly Paul Grilley and his teaching partner and wife Suzee. Our group comprised mostly yoga teachers from as... -
Did you know that there are two types of yoga, the “Yin” and the “Yang?” Most popular yoga practices... -
If you are just starting out with your yoga practice, or even if you are an experienced practitioner, you... -
There are many benefits to practicing yoga and taking online yoga courses, some of which you may already be... -
Like any other form of exercise, it is never a good idea to head into an intense yoga sweat-session... -
Yin and Yang Attitude All things have a yin-yang to them, even our attitude, and one way to illustrate the... -
There is nothing more refreshing and restorative than the combination of yoga and tea. Tea is an incredible... -
Making strong nutrition choices is one of the best things you can do for your body in tandem with... -
A staggeringly high percentage of Americans suffer from bad back pain, and many choose to never seek treatment. Ignoring... -
Recently we saw a New York Times article that truly inspired us. The CEO of health insurance giant Aetna... -
No matter where you are when you enjoy your yoga practice, that area is a sacred space. Yoga requires... -
For so many of us, it’s part of the routine: brew a pot of coffee before work in the... -
While one of the benefits of yoga is that you can practice many poses anywhere, wearing anything, what... -
In the past few years the juicing trend has exploded: everyone from celebrities to your work colleagues are touting...
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What is Yin Yoga? Whether you are a new or seasoned yoga practitioner, the names of yoga classes on any... -
Exercise in Awareness Some students say that they “Do not feel anything” when practicing asana or when they are relaxing... -
By Paul Grilley Sometimes health professionals gnash their teeth when they hear a yogi say they are “stretching” their ligaments.... -
by Tracee Stanley I have been leading international yoga retreats for over 10 years and each time I notice the... -
By Paul Grilley When working a joint the first thing a yogi or yogini must decide is whether she intends... -
By Sarah Powers Using our natural intelligence to focus on our breath and mobilize the distribution of prana throughout our... -
Yoga can be intimidating, to say the least. If you’ve ever admired the grace of a yoga class and... -
“Why does my body not move the way I want it to?” To answer this question we will look at... -
Staying inspired isn’t always easy. Sometimes just completing our daily mundane tasks- taking care of our kids, going to... -
There are many ways that we become heartbroken. It can be from years of failed relationships, a betrayal from...
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Conventional yoga wisdom holds that nothing prepares your body for hours of seated meditation as well as regular asana...
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It’s my experience that people who are tied to movement need unmoving mediation even more than others. We all...
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By Katherine Burton and Anthony Effinger When stock and bond markets took a dive in late January, hedge-fund manager David... -
Pranamaya had the chance to connect with YogaLink and Yoga Tune Up® creator Jill Miller recently. We asked her about... -
Master teacher and founder of the American Viniyoga Institute, Gary Kraftsow answers the question that many yoga students and...
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We recently had a chance to ask Paul Grilley a few questions about his understanding of yoga and how... -
Hatha yoga (the practice of physical poses with specific breathing techniques) has reached a level of cultural penetration... -
Mindful yin yoga is a quietly radical practice that welcomes all bodies types and sizes regardless of injuries or...
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By Mia Park The holiday season is upon us, which means that many celebratory meals await consumption. Many of us... -
As a kid, I was a firecracker. If someone poked me, they would get poked back, or sent up... -
Most modern day yoga practitioners are considered to be “householders” by the ancient texts. That means we hold down... -
Ten days ago, the New York Times published an opinion piece by senior science writer William J. Broad entitled... -
It’s one of the most controversial topics in the yoga world: vegetarianism. Some say you’re not truly practicing yoga... -
Yoga's back in court again! In 2003, Bikram Choudhury obtained a copyright for the sequence of poses he developed for his... -
As the world gets smaller each day through the mixing and mingling that happens online, via air travel, and... -
Even after the yoga revolution of recent years, women still dominate the yoga scene. We’re the majority in the... -
You’re in a yoga class. The teacher mentions something about ahimsa and strongly states his opinion about all the... -
Everywhere I go, I meet another person who is quitting a job to start a new business, pursue a... -
I gave up drinking within about a year of starting to do yoga. It wasn’t a moral issue. But... -
I spent this past weekend again at the incredible Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree: Four days of chanting, yoga-ing,... -
In modern culture, choosing a style of yoga is akin to strolling through the ice cream section at the... -
I read an article once in a magazine that had this headline: “Is Asana Enough?” The article was about... -
In the early traditions of yoga, your teacher was your master, and you’d sit at his feet and obey... -
We practice yoga and meditation for many reasons, one of which is to let go of our attachments to... -
It’s Fourth of July … or Christmas, or spring break. You’re leaving behind your job and your daily routines... -
Over the years, as I have become more deeply steeped in my practice, my circle of friends has grown... -
A well-respected senior teacher that I've studied with says that Hatha yoga shouldn’t be practiced in a group setting.... -
From an Eastern perspective, the practice of yoga is often thought of as having both masculine and feminine qualities.... -
It’s 5:30 in the evening and you’re leaving a crazy day at work to try and make a 6... -
It’s often said that the best time for practice is just before dawn. This is because the mind and... -
I recently wrote an article for a yoga magazine where I inadvertently used a Buddhist term to describe what... -
I began to consider becoming a yoga teacher after I had been practicing seriously for about seven years—though I... -
I have a friend who doesn’t practice yoga. But he insists that running is his yoga. He gets up... -
Even yogis have bad moods. Just because we have a mindfulness practice doesn’t mean crappy stuff doesn’t happen. A...
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Twenty dollar classes. Swanky studios with extensive boutiques selling $90 yoga pants. Conferences and conventions and retreats that cost... -
I went to a flow yoga class a few weeks ago with a teacher I’d never before practiced with.... -
I always find December to be a bit ungrounding. I think it’s because of how much opposite energies are... -
A couple of weeks ago, there was an article in The New York Times about a new campaign called... -
So, I’m working with an injury. Again. I spent much of last year with a tweaked hamstring and now... -
For years, I always thought of yoga as a solitary act. Even when I was practicing in a room... -
A couple of weeks ago, I returned from the second annual Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, California. For... -
My first yoga teachers simply didn’t teach seated meditation. But that didn’t bother me. I was restless when I...
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About a month ago, I went to a class, based on a friend’s recommendation, with a teacher I had... -
I didn’t come to yoga because I wanted a yoga butt. In fact, when I started practicing, I didn’t... -
Welcome to The Sacred Cow! This is a brand new blog that I have developed in conjunction with Pranamaya...
