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Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide (excerpts)

“Our attitudes inform our actions; the way we think affects what we do. One prominent view in Western Culture is that nature is a “thing”, an object with utilitarian value […]

Utthita Trikonāsana – Extended Triangle Pose

English name: Extended Triangle Pose Basic Instructions to a Beginner: Stand in Tāḍāsana. Jump (or walk) and spread the legs into Utthita Hasta Pādāsana*, extend the arms-wrists-fingers to the sides […]

Sequence – How to Approach Vīrabhadrāsana III

Adho Mukha Virasana (agna chakra, i.e. centre of the eyebrows, resting on a brick) Adho Mukha Svanasana (heels to the wall, rest head) Uttanasana (Feet hip-distance apart, groin resting on […]

How yoga can be used in hard life situations – an interview with B.K.S. Iyengar

Many times in life we have to face difficult situations. Can you tell us how the knowledge received from yoga practice can be used in hard life situations? B.K.S. Iyengar: […]

Vīrabhadrāsana II – Warrior II

English name: Warrior II Vīrabhadra = a warrior from Indian mythology. The story of Vīrabhadra: Before Shiva was domesticated and transformed from a hermit to a householder by goddess Parvati, […]