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In describing the qualities of asana with the adjectives “sthira” and “sukha,” Patanjali uses language very skillfully. Sthira means steady and alert–to embody sthira, the pose must be strong and active.
You've tried everything else to ease your tension. Maybe it's time to opt for simple stretches that draw on contemporary science as well as thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine.
Different yoga systems have different answers. Sarah Powers addresses the debate of whether backbending during pregnancy is safe.
Sarah Powers advises yogis with sciatica which poses to avoid and which to favor.
Sarah Powers explains the basics of Sun Salutations and why you should practice them regularly.
Sarah Powers offers advice for modifying neck position in Camel Pose.
Having studied many forms of yoga–Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Viniyoga–and popularized Yin Yoga, Sarah Powers has created a custom practice that she calls Insight Yoga.
Acclaimed yoga and meditation teacher Sarah Powers is known and loved for her unique approach—Insight Yoga—which combines traditional yoga with the meridians of Chinese medicine, as well as Buddhist meditation.
Shaikh Kabir Helminski is a Sufi master of the 700 year old Mevlevi order, the lineage of Jalaluddin Rumi. Sufism (tasawwuf) is the inner, spiritual, mystical dimension of Islam. Its aim is the development of Presence and Love.
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Yoga has been misunderstood and misrepresented. We can improve this while carrying compassion, love, and respect for everyone.