Where Does It Come From? — Half Moon Backbend
This is the third in a series of articles about where some modern postures come from. The first two are […]
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History
Where Does It Come From? — Half Moon Sidebend
This is the second in a series of articles about where postures come from. The first was about Standing Deep
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History
Where Does It Come From? — Standing Deep Breathing
Over the years, we have written about the history of various postures and practices in modern yoga. We have talked
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Breathing History
Tracing the History of Postures
Over the past few years, we have researched the origin and evolution of several postures and practices in this lineage.
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Hatha History
Books I Loved This Year, by Scott Lamps
Gosh I love to read! Every book is an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective, to learn
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Breathing History Personal Philosophy
Four Yoga Terms Worth Knowing
Navigating the yoga world can be frustrating. There are so many different styles and so much history underpinning the practices.
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Hatha History Philosophy
Modern Misunderstanding of Ujjayi
“Jalandhara-Bandha or the Chin-Lock” from Yoga Mimamsa, July 1926 – Kaivalyadhama Nowadays, ujjayi is a term that is often used in
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Breathing History
Yoga In Schools
Two weeks ago, the state of Alabama overturned a 30 year ban on yoga instruction in public schools. Now yoga
Who Should Teach Yoga?
The issue of cultural appropriation has been troubling yoga lately. Did the West steal yoga from India? Does India own
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Modern Bow Posture
Bow Posture, Dhanurasana, in Yoga Mimamsa 1925 Read about the premodern version of Bow Posture, dhanurasana, here. For the past
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Hatha History
Premodern Bow Posture
Bow Posture, dhanurasana, is one of the few postures of premodern Hathayoga that is not a seated, cross-legged, meditative position. Its
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Hatha History
In Memory of Dr Dibya Sundar Das
While those based in the West may not immediately know his name, Dr Dibyasundar Das is a significant figure in
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History
Searching For Triangle Posture
Triangle Posture – Trikonasana – is a relatively new addition to the physical practices of yoga. Along with most other
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History Practice Women Of Yoga
Mula Bandha: The History of the Root Lock
Mula bandha is a somewhat common technique in modern yoga. It is generally accepted that this technique, which means ‘root
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Breathing Hatha History Philosophy Practice Science
The Many Names of Tree Posture
Ardha Chandrasana, Half Moon Posture, 1896 Standing postures are rare in Hatha yoga. Most asanas are seated, lying down or
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Hatha History