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Kitchari - the ideal ayurvedic meal to make a mono diet
Kitchari Diet, the favored dish of kundalini yogis Kitcheri is a complete dish, simmered, very popular in India. Especially in Ayurvedic medicine, it is considered a reference dish because it...
Strengthen the immune system!
There are many ways to strengthen your immune system! You are probably already familiar with the different essential oils such as black spruce, which actively supports our immune system, or...
Kosha : The Body Seen From a Yogic Point of View
The human body is a pretty mysterious place and everything that makes us humans. In biological terms, a human body can be defined as a physical substance composed of all the living and extra-cellular materials that are then organized into tissues, organs, and systems. This biological and empirical view of the body described by medicine and our modern time has also greatly influenced the yogic view of the body.
In the practice of Yoga, we take care of our physical body, but soon we realize that the energies involved take us beyond what is seen as purely physical. As much as it is obvious to consider our physical body as real, as much as we can feel the existence of other bodies or layers (Kosha) by focusing our attention on their inherent quality.
Again one can find various representations in oriental philosophies that describe mental and physical functioning. They are often very elaborate, and one will discover all the work of introspection that has been done for centuries.
Meditation, Yoga, and Prânayama (breathing) practice help to explore and balance the physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. To heal the fragility of one, adapted practice can be chosen to reinforce it.
In the past, the yogi perceived his body as a network of psycho-physical centers such as chakras, connected by the channels of circulation of the different breaths (Vayu) and energetic vital force (kundalini) through the Nadis. Today in some mainstream modern yogas, the body is described as having five seeds called “Koshas”. The five kosha move from the grossest plane, the seed made of food, to the most subtle plane of the body, such as bliss or ananda kosha.
Read on to learn about the Koshas and the human body as seen from a yogic point of view!
The Magical Powers of Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga, also known as Breath of Fire, is an ancient yoga practice having great spiritual significance that has the ability to awaken you to the power of energy fully. It is done through a combination of techniques, including:
- Deep meditation
- Mantras (phrases)
- Mudras (hand movements)
- Deep breathing techniques
- Physical Movements, etc
Kundalini yoga is one of the most potent yoga forms with plentiful benefits. As such, it is imperative to learn the magical powers of Kundalini and the impact it has on the human body, mind, and soul.
Yoga Clothing and Accessories
Have you joined a yoga class recently and are wondering about suitable yoga clothing and accessories for your practice? If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a guide to help you make a decision in less than 10 minutes!
We understand that for each yoga practice, there is specific equipment. However, Yoga is not diving or skiing. The advantage of Yoga is its simplicity and the small amount of space it really requires. They say “99% practice and 1% theory”, so start practicing and equip yourself as you go.
The basic yoga clothing and accessories you will require for a yoga session are a yoga mat and comfortable yoga wear.
Since we want to make our practice beautiful and practical, here are some guidelines to help you make the right choices in a market full of different offers.
How and Why Correctly Choose your Yoga Pants or Leggings?
Are you thinking of purchasing comfortable yoga pants and leggings but do not know what things to consider before buying one? If yes, then your hunt stops here.
Here in this blog, I will cover how to choose your yoga bottoms, why you must choose them wisely, and suggest some of the best yoga pants and yoga leggings from our Breath of Fire yoga collection.
Let’s get started!
Pranayama
Lately, I have decided to go back to the basics of yoga. My habits had been made a place in my practice: I sing mantras in such a way, I...
