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The posts below are in-depth and easy-to-read guides on how to perform specific Yoga practices that fall under the category of:
In the future, we will also cover spiritual practices across different traditions like Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Christianity, Sufism, and Stoicism, to name a few.
Through the guide category, we aim to introduce our readers to productivity, health, and lifestyle-enhancing practices. These guides present spiritual practices that are deeply rooted in their traditions with utmost care and authenticity. Scriptural references for each practice are provided wherever available. Each practice is explained in an easy step-by-step manner accompanied by videos and photos. Precautions and warnings for each practice are duly highlighted to avoid any injuries and to alarm the reader about their eligibility for a specific practice.
Maha Mudra is also called the great psychic attitude. It belongs to a class of mudras called Bandha mudras or lock mudras. Lock mudras combine bandha along with a mudra. To learn the definition of what is a mudra check this article. Maha mudra along with other Bandha mudras charge the system with prana (vital … Read more
Yoni Mudra Meaning: The word Yoni stands for ‘womb’ or the ‘source.’ Yoni mudra is a mudra that invokes the primary energy or shakti inherently present in the source of creation or the womb. What is a mudra? Mudra is a Sanskrit word that means “seal”, “mark” or a “gesture.” It can be considered as … Read more
Ashwini mudra belongs to a class of mudras that are used for sexual energy sublimation. These mudras are called Adhara or perineal mudras. They redirect the prana from the lower centers (Mooldhara chakra) of the body to the higher centers (Ajna chakra). Mudras included in the Adhara group are: Vajroli/Sahajoli mudra Ashwini Mudra Definition in … Read more
Agnisar Kriya also known as activating the digestive fire is a powerful Kriya to boost metabolism, digestion and burn fat. It is also called as cleansing by the essence of fire.
Vajra means a ‘thunderbolt’ or a ‘lightning.’ In the context of yoga, it refers to the vajra nadi that regulates the urogenital system. Vajra Nadi is also considered to be the flow of energy within the spinal column that governs the sexual systems of the body. It can be said that it is responsible for … Read more
Different yogic texts have different opinions on the practice of amaroli kriya. Hatha Yoga Pradipika in accordance with the Khandakapalika sect (a Shaiva sect) considers amaroli as the practice of drinking the midstream of urine. However, Shiva Samhita mentions that amaroli is the practice of withdrawing the seminal fluid by the male from the female … Read more
Shambhavi Mudra or Shambhavi Kriya or Shambhavi Mahamudra is also known as bhrumadhya drishti, i.e., gazing at the eyebrow centre. The word Shambhavi here denotes the creative potential of consciousness. In yogic literature, Shiva is called Shambu, and Shambhavi is used to stir or awaken that Shambu. Shiva or Shambu is synonymous with supra-consciousness, heightened … Read more
In the previous article, we have described the basics of Khechari mudra & its benefits. In this article, we’ll learn more about this mysterious mudra and its working principles. Besides all the allegorical praise that we offered in reverence to Khechari mudra previously, it is a highly important technique for the practice of the more … Read more
Trataka Kriya Practice is of two types: Bahir Trataka (External Concentrated Gazing) Antir Trataka (Internal Concentrated Gazing) In the previous article on Trataka, we elaborated on the meaning and concept behind this technique. Now, we will focus on benefits and how to perform the practice. Also, keeping in mind its nuances and precautions. Benefits “By … Read more
Hatha Yoga emphasizes the practices of body purification (Yoga practices also called Shatkarmas) to balance doshas before any higher practices can be done. One of these practices is called Trāṭaka (commonly written as Trataka). It involves steady and continuous gazing at an object of concentration. Trataka is also mentioned in Hindu mythology in Mahabharata. It … Read more