When pizza was very new to India, some companies wanted to market themselves to get business, so they created a new pizza called “Gobi Manchurian Pizza.” We were very interested, so we ordered one…
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Yoga Tutorial: Sūryanamaskāra A
Sūryanamaskāra A introduces the concept of vinyāsa (how movement is linked together and combined with the breathing) and includes all the important components of the Aṣṭāṅga yoga practice. In this tutorial, yoga master Sharath…
Sharath Jois Visits NYC: The Last Leg of His U.S. Tour!
And just like that, Sharath Jois’ annual tour of the U.S. is over. It always goes by too quickly, leaving us wanting more and already dreaming of next year when he will return from…
Yoga Tutorial: Sūryanamaskāra B
The 17 vinyāsas of Sūryanamaskāra B introduce new movements that strengthen the legs and increase the flexibility of the hip joints, knees, ankles and back. In this tutorial, yoga master Sharath Jois leads you…
Yoga Tutorial: Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana / Pādahastāsana
Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana and Pādahastāsana are the first two poses in the standing sequence of Aṣṭāṅga yoga. They strengthen and tone the lower abdomen, purifying the kidneys and the nerve plexus in the anal region. Flexibility…
Yoga Tutorial: Utthita Trikoṇāsana A & B
Yoga master Sharath Jois gives an in-depth study of Trikonāsana A & B. The practice of Trikonāsana will improve balance and strengthen muscles around the spine. It helps to expand the narrow portion of…
Yoga Tutorial: Utthita Parśvakoṇāsana A & B
Utthita Parśvakoṇāsana opens the hips and groins while strengthening the lower abdomen. With practice it helps to release and purify the area around the ribs. It is a preparation for many of the subsequent…
Yoga Tutorial: Prasārita Pādottānāsana A
Prasārita Pādottānāsana has four variations, A, B, C and D. Together, they purify the anal canal and tone the lower abdomen as well as the tissues around the top part of the spinal column….
Sharath Jois Visits UCLA—Check Out the Photos!
Another amazing week has gone by in a flash! We saw a terrific turnout at UCLA with nearly 400 practitioners (more attendees than last year’s L.A. tour), showing up to practice yoga with Paramaguru…
Yoga Tutorial: Prasārita Pādottānāsana B
Prasārita Pādottānāsana has four variations, A, B, C and D. Together, they purify the anal canal and tone the lower abdomen as well as the tissues around the top part of the spinal column….
Yoga Tutorial: Prasārita Pādottānāsana C
Prasārita Pādottānāsana has four variations, A, B, C and D. Together, they purify the anal canal and tone the lower abdomen as well as the tissues around the top part of the spinal column….
Yoga Tutorial: Prasārita Pādottānāsana D
Prasārita Pādottānāsana has four variations, A, B, C and D. Together, they purify the anal canal and tone the lower abdomen as well as the tissues around the top part of the spinal column….
3 Ayurvedic Approaches to Curing Sleeplessness
Sleep is your best chance to naturally detoxify the nervous and digestive systems and restore balance. Yet many of us wind up staring at the ceiling wide awake when we crawl into bed. There…
Yoga Tutorial: Pārśvottānāsana
Pārśvottānāsana releases the hips and the shoulders. It makes the lower abdomen toned, the waist strong and the body light. This posture prepares you for subsequent postures in the standing series, particularly Utthita Hasta…
Yoga Tutorial: Utthita Hasta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana
Utthita Hasta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana, also known as Extended Hand Big Toe Pose, requires a combination of strength, flexibility and balance. A diligent practice of the preceding standing poses is a great way to prepare for…
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