Rishikesh Yogshala

Hello Yoga aspirants, if you are here to understand how to start your yoga journey and What postures to do. Then you are reading the right blog. At our yoga school, we believe in keeping things not attractive but authentic.So, before you find out which asanas to do. Let’s understand the real reason to do yoga. Each individual may have their own reason such as looking better, improving their posture, or curing a disease they are currently facing, however, the real reason to do yoga is to know your real self and be "one" with the source creation, hence the meaning of union is bestowed to the word "yoga".What is Yoga?Yogic practices are something to be done on a daily basis and yoga (union is something that just happens. Whatever…

Pranayama is considered of paramount importance in Yoga. This is one of the yogic practices that are safest but critical to do when it comes to yoga at home. The word Pranayama is made of two basic Sanskrit words Pran = Life or Universal Life Energy. Ayam = to Extend and Elongate. Thus Pranayama means ‘an exercise which is to be performed if you want to extend your life. Pranayama is the fuel of life.Here is an interesting analogy, you might be familiar with the existence of the seven (7) chakras along the spine, which are considered the energy points sustaining life and health. Your regular yoga at-home routine might not reveal much about them but anyway. If these Chakras are the rotating windmills that produce energy to sustain life,…