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Kati Chakrasana – Meaning, Procedure, Benefits

Introduction Katichakrasana (often spelled Kati Chakrasana) is a standing yoga posture. It is a part of Shankha Prakshalana, the yogic process of cleansing the intestines.…

Tiryaka Tadasana – Steps, Precautions, Benefits

Introduction Tiryaka Tadasana is a dynamic standing yoga pose. Moreover, it is a part of Shanka Prakshalana, the yogic intestine washing. Also, it is an…

Shanka Prakshalana – Exercises, Diet, Instructions

What is Shanka Prakshalana? Meaning Shanka Prakshalana is an ancient yogic cleansing process. The Sanskrit term Shanka means Conch and Prakshalana means to wash completely.…

Morning Yoga Poses for Beginners at Home

Importance of Morning Yoga Poses What are the best morning yoga poses? What is the importance? This article gives the suitable answers to these queries.…

Dhauti Kriya – Types, Steps, Benefits

What is Dhauti? Dhauti Kriya, simply Dhauti, is one of the six yogic cleansing techniques or Shatkarma. Specifically, it is a cleaning process that purifies…

Shatkarma | Shatkriya | Yogic Cleansing Techniques

Shatkarma or Shatkriya are the six yogic cleansing techniques. Some Hatha Yoga texts like Hatha Ratnavali prescribe eight cleansing techniques and call them Ashtakarma. However,…

Nadi Shuddhi | Nadi Shodhana | Alternate Nostril Breathing

What is Nadi Shuddhi or Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing? Nadi Shuddhi or Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is the basic breath control technique. In…

What are Pancha Kosha and Sharira Traya?

Pancha Kosha means five sheaths. In yoga and spirituality, the human body is viewed from two angles: three-fold bodies and five-fold sheaths. In Sanskrit, it…