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Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago, with its earliest references appearing in the Rigveda. The word "yoga" itself comes from the Sanskrit roo...
The first two limbs of yoga are ethical and personal practices that form the moral foundation for everything else. The Yamas are five ethical restraints that govern how we interact...
Over the centuries, yoga has branched into many distinct styles, each with its own emphasis and pace. Hatha Yoga is the broad umbrella term for any practice that teaches physical p...
Asana, the third limb of yoga, refers to any physical posture practiced in a session. Although the Sanskrit word literally means "seat," it has come to describe the wide range of p...
Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga, is the conscious extension and regulation of breath. "Prana" means life force and "ayama" means extension, so the practice is designed to channe...
Alignment is the practice of arranging the body in a pose so that each joint and muscle works as intended, both protecting against injury and deepening the pose's benefits. In Vira...
Beneath the surface of the asanas, yoga offers a sophisticated map of subtle energy and consciousness. The seven chakras are energy centers that run along the spine, each associate...