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Understanding Manipura Chakra

Understanding Manipura Chakra

Get to know our third chakra the ManipuraI taught a Manipura Chakra class last Sunday. It's something I do twice a year, focusing on a different chakra per class.So whether you know something or nothing at all about chakras, I thought about sharing some aspects of the Manipura (Solar Plexus)...
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The 8 Limbs Of Yoga Explained

The 8 Limbs Of Yoga Explained

Eight limbs of yoga Probably, you are already practicing yoga, and you are enjoying its benefits to your health. Because of this, you might decide to extend its effect on your life through the sutras of Patanjali, the eight limbs of yoga. Patanjali introduced the eight limbs of yoga to...
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What is Sutra? - Yoga Sanskrit terms

What is Sutra? - Yoga Sanskrit terms

A sutra is a short verse or scripture, found within the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. The term is a Sanskrit word which translates as ‘code,’ ‘note,’ or ‘sacred thread.’ As well as offering guidance and information, they can also be used within chanting or meditation. Some...
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Drishti Explained

Drishti Explained

The term ‘Drishti’ comes from a Sanskrit term meaning ‘sight.’ It usually refers to the gazing technique often practiced when holding a particular yoga pose, though it can also be used during meditation to aid in the withdrawal of senses, and the improvement of focus. It is used...
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The Seven Chakras Beginners Guide

The Seven Chakras Beginners Guide

In this beginner's guide to the chakra system, our goal is to get you an overview of the different main chakras. There are seven different types of chakras in the human body. Each of the seven chakras has a different type of energy. These seven chakras hold the energies in our bodies and...
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