By Afrin Sopariwala Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, both originating in the vedas which came from the great rishis (seers) of ancient India, some 5000 years ago. While Yoga …
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As a women doing Yoga, I was lucky enough to be with teachers who understood the human body and a women’s well-being very well. My yoga teachers taught me from …
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An open letter to all new yoga teacher trainees out there. This is an exerpt from the Aham Yoga 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training manual. “A deep sense of humility …
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I just got back from India last evening after a break for a couple of weeks. For me, India is home. It is where I am from and it is …
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As 2016 comes to a close, we relish in the opportunity to reflect back on this past year at Aham Yoga. We are walking down memory lane through our blog, Living Yoga, …
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Urdhva Mukha Swanasana or upward facing dog and Bhujangasana or low cobra, are both backward bending poses. While most yoga students and teachers alike think of these as the same pose, they …
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Pregnancy is a milestone in a woman’s life. Giving birth to another being is considered the ultimate epitome of being a woman. From the yogic point of view, the time …
PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA ORIGINAL NAME: Prasarita Padottanasana ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Standing wide leg forward fold (prasarita = spread, Pada = feet, uttana = intense, asana = pose) LEVEL – Beginner BENEFITS: Strengthens the quadriceps, gluts …
Can Yoga poses help in improving our balance? The answer is YES! The practice of certain yoga poses as well as a general yoga practice will help better balance, both physically …
Hemorrhoids is a common problem amongst people. It can happen to anyone. Men are usually a little more affected by this than women. But the good new? It can be …