benefits and terms

yoga, meditation & qigong

Pranayama

Pranayama is the exercise of yogic breath control  to clear the physical and emotional obstacles in our body allowing the flow of prana, life force energy, to bring about steadiness of mind and changes in the subconscious

Asana

Asana is the physical practice of yoga and a Sanskrit word translating to posture or pose.

Mudras

Kriya means action. It is a yogic exercise or a set of exercises designed to achieve a specific result.

Kriya

Sacred hand gestures allowing you to go inward and recharge your energy levels and enhance focus during mediation.

Mantra

Mantra is a repeated sound, syllable, word, or phrase that is chanted or sung as prayer, incantation, or meditation. Mantras work with the subconscious to help reprogram old thought patterns that no longer serve.
They are considered thought forms, and represent divine powers that direct their energy through sound vibrations.

Bandha

Bandhas or body locks are applied to gain control of your energy system and to direct that energy to where the body needs it. Mula Bandha (root lock), Uddiyana Bandha (diaphragm lock, pulling navel in and up) Jalandhara Bandha (neck lock).

Drishti

Drishti is an eye gaze or focal point in a yoga pose, meant to develop concentration and balance between
inward and outward consciousness.

Balance

Balancing our energy is important. In Kundalini Yoga we work with our bodies to find our balance with the Ida, the masculine energy, and Pingala, the feminine energy.

yoga, meditation & qigong

Pranayama

Pranayama (breathing technique) is the exercise of breath control to clear the physical and emotional obstacles in our body allowing the flow of prana/qi, life force energy, to bring about steadiness of mind and changes in the subconscious.

Mantra

Mantra is a repeated sound, syllable, word, or phrase that is chanted or sung as prayer, incantation, or meditation. Mantras work with the subconscious to help reprogram old thought patterns that no longer serve. They are considered thought forms, and represent divine powers that direct their energy through sound vibrations.

Asana

Asana is the physical practice of yoga and a Sanskrit word translating to posture or pose. Yoga practice supports body, mind, and soul. It boosts health and helps to be/stay fit. If you practice yoga regularly, it also supports balance and loss of weight.

Mudra

Mudra is a sacred hand gesture allowing you to go inward to recharge your energy levels and enhance focus during yoga exercises. Hand gestures stimulate acupressure points in the body and activate specific brain areas. You will experience them also in meditation and qigong.

Kriya

Kriya means action. It is a yogic exercise or a set of practices (Asanas) designed to achieve a specific result: clearing the mind, supporting health (like immune support, regenerating organs and blood pressure, expanding lung and heart volume), and many others.

Bandha

Bandhas or body locks are applied to gain control of your energy system and direct that energy to where the body needs it. Mula Bandha (root lock), Uddiyana Bandha (diaphragm lock, pulling navel in and up) Jalandhara Bandha (neck lock). Holding Bandhas strengthens specific muscles deep in the body, regulates, and uplifts human body energies.

Drishti

Drishti is an eye gaze or focal point in a yoga pose, meant to develop concentration and balance between inward and outward consciousness. In addition, it supports the development of strong intuition.

Balance

Balance your body, mind, and soul means to be in good health. Therefore, balancing your energy is essential. In practice, you work with your body to find the inner balance with the Ida (Yang), the masculine energy, and Pingala (Yin), the feminine energy. As a result of your practice, you will detox and regenerate yourself. Also, your body, mind, and soul connection will grow.

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