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JANU SIRSASANA - HEAD TO KNEE FORWARD FOLD
March 30, 2022
Janu Sirsasana is a seated forward fold, typically taught in Vinyasa, Hatha yoga class, and Kundalini yoga classes. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words Janu that means Knee, Sirsa which means Head and Asana which means posture. This is the pose th... Read more
LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION
March 17, 2022
Metta is a Pali word for loving kindness, friendliness, and goodwill. Metta practice is coming from the Buddhist tradition and it's teaching us how to cultivate “loving kindness” for ourselves and others. The Buddha first taught the Metta meditati... Read more
Paripurna Navasana
March 02, 2022
This Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pose is named after the shape it takes, the shape of the boat. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words “paripurna” which means “complete”, “whole” and the word “nava” which means "boat," and “asana”, which means "pos... Read more
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING BALI
February 27, 2022
Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the students that can help them to co... Read more
DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?
February 17, 2022
Its a beautiful way to star or finish your day by honouring and giving thanks to your body. The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-ki... Read more
6 HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX
February 01, 2022
Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are built up through the course of everyday lif... Read more
GRATITUDE PRACTICES FOR THE END OF THE YEAR
January 30, 2022
A Few more days and the year 2020 will be over. Granted, all of us during our life will be faced with easy going years followed by more challenging ones, but 2020 was definitely a year that is hard to describe. Most of us are still having a question ... Read more
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING
January 12, 2022
As the year 2021 comes to an end we can all agree that it was a really a challenging one. Probably, for most of us between pandemic, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, unemployment and homeschooling our nerves are frayed and our zest for a life overhaul... Read more
SOME LIKE IT GREEN
January 03, 2022
Since the beginning of the decade, green juices are one of the biggest trends in the health industry. From the celebrities, social media influencers, wellness bloggers everyone is drinking and reporting about green juices and their healthy benefits, ... Read more
UTTANASANA OR STANDING FORWARD FOLD
December 30, 2021
Uttanasana is one of the poses that belongs to a forwards folds group. To be more precise, in Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga it is one of the standing forward bends that is a part of the Surya Namaskar sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit terms ... Read more
WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?
December 08, 2021
While a good night’s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more
YOGA FOR LOVERS
December 02, 2021
With Valentine’s day behind us why not give your Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga practice a twist and use it to strengthen your relationship while having some fun! Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are both amazing disciplines with a long list of great ... Read more
DETOX TRI-DOSHA KITCHARI RECIPE FROM COSMOS
November 16, 2021
The start of a year or a new season is the perfect time to take stock of your wellness goals and to reflect on how to feel lighter, fresher, and to have more energy in the days ahead. Our body can give us various signals that it’s time to eliminat... Read more
HIPS DON'T LIE
November 09, 2021
The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more
WHY HATHA YOGA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART MUSCLE
November 02, 2021
In the last few decades, yoga has spread out around the world and almost there is no person interested in their health and well-being that didn’t try it at least once. Although most people have a perception that yoga is all about stretching and balan... Read more
HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX
October 25, 2021
Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are build up through the course of everyday lif... Read more
HATHA YOGA FLOW POSE OF THE MONTH: HANUMANASAN OR MONKEY POSE
October 14, 2021
Hanumanasana or Monkey pose is an advanced Hatha yoga pose and yogic version of full front splits. It name comes from the Sanskrit words: Hanumat that means having a large jaws, a monkey cheif and it is the name of a divine entity, Hanuman in Hind... Read more
THE BREATH OF VICTORY OR UJJAYI BREATH
October 07, 2021
Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means “one who is victorious;” so Ujjayi breath means “breath of victory” or “victorious breath.” This is because the technique brings a sense of uplifting, power, and confidence to the Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pra... Read more
WHAT IS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
August 23, 2021
What is yoga teacher training? Yoga teacher training is the course that provides education for yoga students to deepen their practice and understandings on science of yoga. Some of the courses are offering certifications and accreditations for the st... Read more
WHAT IS KUNDALINI YOGA
August 02, 2021
At the first sight classes of Kundalini Yoga may seem like a cult of white wearing followers with the strange turbans on their heads, singing in some strange language and doing unusual dance routine but actually, history of Kundalini Yoga is quite un... Read more
15 MINUTES SEQUENCE TO MELT YOUR HIPS
July 19, 2021
There are so many reasons to do hip-opening poses: Supple hips can ease back pain, give you a more agile gait, and even improve circulation in your legs. But there’s a more subtle benefit to hip openers, too: We hold stress and negative emotions—such... Read more
WHICH REST DO YOU NEED RIGHT NOW THE MOST?
July 09, 2021
While a good night’s sleep is crucial for our physical rest, it is actually just one aspect of a larger rest equation that we require. Sleeping is the first and most important part of the physical rest that we need. But sleeping is considered a pa... Read more
HIPS DON'T LIE
June 28, 2021
The mind-body connection is what enables the ancient practice of Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga. This connection is the foundation that provides benefits such as calmness and serenity. What happens to the mind also happens to the body and spirit, sums... Read more
JANU SIRSASANA - HEAD TO KNEE FORWARD FOLD
June 22, 2021
Janu Sirsasana is a seated forward fold, typically taught in Vinyasa, Hatha yoga class, and Kundalini yoga classes. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words Janu that means Knee, Sirsa which means Head and Asana which means posture. This is the pose th... Read more
THE BREATH OF VICTORY OR UJJAYI BREATH
June 16, 2021
Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means “one who is victorious;” so Ujjayi breath means “breath of victory” or “victorious breath.” This is because the technique brings a sense of uplifting, power, and confidence to the Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pra... Read more
HATHA YOGA POSE: VIRABHADRASANA II OR WARRIOR II
June 07, 2021
Warrior II or Virabhadrasana II comes from Sanskrit word veer-uh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh represents the mythological Hindu warrior, Virabhadra, an incarnation of the god Shiva and the word asana that means pose. Virabhadra was a tall, dark, and fierce deity... Read more
DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?
April 19, 2021
It’s a beautiful way to start or finish your day by honoring and giving thanks to your body. The inner smile meditation is a popular Taoist practice in which we smile inwardly to each of the major organs of our body, activating the energy of loving-k... Read more
HATHA YOGA FLOW POSE OF THE MONTH: HANUMANASAN OR MONKEY POSE
April 14, 2021
Hanumanasana or Monkey pose is an advanced Hatha yoga pose and yogic version of full front splits. It name comes from the Sanskrit words: Hanumat that means having a large jaws, a monkey cheif and it is the name of a divine entity, Hanuman in Hind... Read more
URDHVA MUKHA SHVANASANA OR UPWARD FACING DOG
April 04, 2021
Upward Facing Dog Pose is a back-bending asana found in modern Hatha yoga flow classes and Kundalini yoga exercises. It is commonly part of the widely-performed Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun) sequence, though the similar Bhujangasana (cobra pose)... Read more
HOW YOGA CAN IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTION
March 23, 2021
According to Ayurveda, yoga’s big sister, a healthy digestive system is considered to be a pillar of our well-being, and misbalance or ineffective metabolism is a cause of most diseases. The metabolic energy of digestion called Agni, helps in elim... Read more
SOME LIKE IT GREEN
March 15, 2021
Since the beginning of the decade, green juices are one of the biggest trends in the health industry. From the celebrities, social media influencers, wellness bloggers everyone is drinking and reporting about green juices and their healthy benefits, ... Read more
WHY HATHA YOGA IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART MUSCLE
March 07, 2021
In the last few decades, yoga has spread out around the world and almost there is no person interested in their health and well-being that didn’t try it at least once. Although most people have a perception that yoga is all about stretching and balan... Read more
LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION
February 22, 2021
Metta is a Pali word for loving kindness, friendliness, and goodwill. Metta practice is coming from the Buddhist tradition and it's teaching us how to cultivate “loving kindness” for ourselves and others. The Buddha first taught the Metta meditati... Read more
YOGA FOR LOVERS
February 15, 2021
With Valentine’s day behind us why not give your Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga practice a twist and use it to strengthen your relationship while having some fun! Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are both amazing disciplines with a long list of great ... Read more
Paripurna Navasana
February 11, 2021
This Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga pose is named after the shape it takes, the shape of the boat. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words “paripurna” which means “complete”, “whole” and the word “nava” which means "boat," and “asana”, which means "pos... Read more
6 HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI YOGA POSES FOR DETOX
February 02, 2021
Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga provide a wide array of tools to detox the body on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga postures (asanas) are used to support the body in eliminating toxins that are built up through the course of everyday lif... Read more
DETOX TRI-DOSHA KITCHARI RECIPE FROM COSMOS
January 22, 2021
The start of a year or a new season is the perfect time to take stock of your wellness goals and to reflect on how to feel lighter, fresher, and to have more energy in the days ahead. Our body can give us various signals that it’s time to eliminat... Read more
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING
January 11, 2021
As the year 2021 comes to an end we can all agree that it was a really a challenging one. Probably, for most of us between pandemic, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, unemployment and homeschooling our nerves are frayed and our zest for a life overhaul... Read more
UTTANASANA OR STANDING FORWARD FOLD
December 23, 2020
Uttanasana is one of the poses that belongs to a forwards folds group. To be more precise, in Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga it is one of the standing forward bends that is a part of the Surya Namaskar sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit terms ... Read more
GRATITUDE PRACTICES FOR THE END OF THE YEAR
December 22, 2020
A Few more days and the year 2020 will be over. Granted, all of us during our life will be faced with easy going years followed by more challenging ones, but 2020 was definitely a year that is hard to describe. Most of us are still having a question ... Read moreRECENT ARTICLES
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March 30, 2022
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March 17, 2022
Paripurna Navasana
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YOGA TEACHER TRAINING BALI
February 27, 2022
DID YOU EVER TRY INNER SMILE MEDITATION?
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