by Shahrean Merican Every warrior of light has felt afraid of going into battle. Every warrior of light has, at some time in the past, lied or betrayed someone. Every warrior of light has trodden a path that was not his. Every warrior of light has suffered for the most trivial of reasons. Every warrior [...]
The Importance of Breathing in Hatha Yoga
If you have been following our blog, you would have read our earlier article titled “The 5 Most Common Mistakes of a Yoga Beginner”. If you would have read that article, you would have come across item number 3: “Wrong breathing sequence”. Now, God didn’t invent the word “why?” for nothing. “Why?” was meant to [...]
Intermediate Flexibility Routine Part 2
This is the second part of the Intermediate Yoga Flexibility Routine. It is best to practice this routine once you have completed Part 1. If you find this routine difficult, you may choose to start with the beginners stretching first and move on to the intermediate series once you feel comfortable. Always remember to warm [...]
Intermediate Flexibility Routine Part 1
If you found our first 2 beginners flexibility series fairly easy, then our intermediary stretching routines might just be what you are looking for. Part 1 of this energising sequence focuses on deep twists, forward and back bends. This is also an excellent routine for seasoned athletes looking to improve muscle elasticity and reduce tightness. [...]
Flexibility Routine for Beginners Part 2
This week, we bring you part 2 of the flexibility routine for beginners. You may alternate between Part 1 and 2 or practice both routines one after the other. In just a matter of weeks, your body will feel flexible and energised. Remember to warm up with a few rounds of Sun Salutations before you [...]
Flexibility Routine for Beginners Part 1
Yoga stretching is a great way to improve your flexibility and relieve stiffness. This is an excellent routine that you can follow to improve your range of motion and maintain balance in body mechanics. There are countless benefits to proper stretching, more importantly is the great after feeling you experience through Yoga stretching. Try this [...]
The Majarasana or Cat Stretch
by Shareeza SS Faruqui One of the first asanas taught to students at Maya Yoga Samudraa is the Majarasana or the Cat Stretch. The spine is the framework of our body. This should be an indication of the importance that the sage’s attributed to this region of the body. Modern osteopathy and chiropractic both accredit [...]
5 More Common Mistakes of a Yoga Beginner
by Shareeza S.S Faruqui Continuing from last weeks 5 mistakes, here are 5 more! 1. Not performing counter postures where required. Yoga is all about achieving balance. Many of the asanas have counter postures that must be performed for maximum benefit. For instance if you perform the bhujangasana or cobra, you have to follow it [...]
The 5 Most Common Mistakes of a Yoga Beginner
by Shareeza S.S Faruqui As a yoga instructor, I love taking a student’s 1st class. It’s nice being able to talk to them and to get their impression of yoga. It’s also nice to see the look on their faces when they are asked to do the Surya Namaskar and asanas! I’ve seen looks ranging [...]
The Sun Salutation
Traditionally, the Sun Salutation is not regarded as a part of the Yogasanas or Yoga postures. However, the sun was and is still regarded as an important source of energy in our planetary system. Many references are made to the Sun Salutation in the ancient scriptures of Indian tradition. Sun Salutation is a very good [...]
