Pranayama: The Breath of Life

Pranayama: The Breath of Life

Pranayama, the ancient yogic practice of controlling and extending the breath, is much more than a simple breathing exercise. Derived from the Sanskrit words “prana” (life force or vital energy) and “ayama” (to extend or draw out), Pranayama...
Vrischikasana or Scorpion pose. How to perform

Vrischikasana or Scorpion pose. How to perform

Vrischikasana, scorpion and history Vrischikasana or scorpion pose. Once upon a time, there was a sage who was bathing in a river. When he stepped on the river bank, he found a scorpion trapped between two rocks, desperately struggling to escape. The sage freed the...
How yoga benefits your mental health

How yoga benefits your mental health

A healthy mind is a state of well being Do we all not know people who are suffering from mental health problems like depression? With changing lifestyles and food habits, mental health concerns are escalating globally, with stress, anxiety, and depression becoming...