Feb 11

Sthira Sukham Asanam – Deepen Your Practice with this Ancient Principle

By Arhanta Yoga | Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda , Philosophy

For centuries the sutra (verse) sthira sukham asanam from the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali has been a guide to understanding the deeper nature of yoga asanas. But due to the lack of detailed explanation in the Patanjali Sutras, often teachers relate this verse to only seated postures as preparation to pranayama & meditation. But this verse is just as relevant to all other yoga postures. In fact, this famous verse sums up the entire concept of yoga asanas.

Feb 10

The Four Paths of Yoga

By Arhanta Yoga | Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda , Philosophy

The Four Paths of Yoga are rooted in yoga philosophy. Yoga means ‘union’ and is often explained as union of the individual soul with the super soul or as the union of the human with the divine. However, this definition is symbolic.

Jan 06

The Bandhas: The 4 Energy Locks

By Arhanta Yoga | Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda

In your yoga classes or teacher training, you have probably heard about the bandhas. Many yoga teachers regularly use the phrase ‘activate your bandhas’ in their instructions. However, is this terminology correct? What does it mean to activate the bandhas correctly? And what is the purpose of using the bandhas?

Jun 14

What Is the Difference between Pranayama and Breathing Exercises?

By Arhanta Yoga | Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda

When referring to breathing exercises, the term ‘Pranayama’ is often used. However, not all breathing exercises are Pranayama. In fact, most aren’t. The term Pranayama literally means “expansion of life force (prana) and its purpose is to improve the body’s capacity to retain and increase prana in the body.

Jun 13

The 7 Chakras – Overview of the Energy Centers and Effects

By Arhanta Yoga | Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda

In this blog we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the main seven energy centers (chakras). Chakras are the energy centers of the body. They are located in the astral body along the spine, starting at the base of the spine and running upwards to the crown of the head.

Category Archives for "Energies/ Pranayama/ Chakras / Ayurveda"

Sthira Sukham Asanam – Deepen Your Practice with this Ancient Principle

The Four Paths of Yoga

The Bandhas: The 4 Energy Locks

What Is the Difference between Pranayama and Breathing Exercises?

The 7 Chakras – Overview of the Energy Centers and Effects