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Bhramari Prânâyâma

Bhramari, or “bumble bee” breath, supports a meditative state through its rhythmicity and calming effect. Current research has discovered that bhramari when regularly practised… ...
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Pranayama Manual

Surya Bhedana & Chandra Bhedana Prânâyâma

Surya bhedana and chandra bhedana are complementary single-nostril prânâyâmas. Surya bhedana translates to “sun-piercing” and is intended to heat the body, stimulate brain activity, ...
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Sitkari Prânâyâma Pranayama Manual

Sitkari Prânâyâma

Sitkari, or the “hissing” breath, reduces pitta, releases heat, and brings calm. Current research suggests that sitkari when regularly practised… decreases blood pressure and ...
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Sacred Geometry – The Architectural Maths of the Universe

During meditation some people have the ability to see light. Others see colours that may take on shapes described as patterns such as mandalas, ...
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The Sacred Energy (or Shakti) of the Body – is it an Insight into the Illusory nature of all Form?

Celia’s question to Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, The Surrender Experiment, and Living Untethered. Why does the energy in the body, ...
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Kumbhaka

Kumbhaka, or breath retention, gets its name from the Sanskrit kumbha, or “pot,” referring to the torso as a container for breath. Current research ...
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Anandamayi Ma Yoga

What are the true benefits derived from Hatha Yoga? Any Drawbacks?

These teachings on Hatha Yoga are by the Indian Saint, Anandamayi Ma, described as the most perfect flower the Indian soil has produced. Celia ...
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Sama Vritti Prânâyâma

Sama vritti, or “box breathing,” gets its name from the Sanskrit for “same” (sama) and “flow” or “wave” (vritti) and brings the breath into ...
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Nadi Shodhana Prânâyâma

Nadi shodhana, or “channel-cleaning” breath, purifies the body and stimulates the brain. It increases vitality and reduces feelings of stress and anxiety by harmonising ...
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Viloma Prânâyâma

Viloma, or “stop-action” breathing, translates roughly to mean “against the natural order.” It breaks the natural breath pattern with regular interruptions to sharpen the ...
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The Yoga of relationships is the most difficult yoga….

And yet for many it can be a valid route to awakening, out of sheer necessity. If any of these thoughts below belong to ...
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Ujjayi Prânâyâma

Ujjayi, or “victorious” or “ocean” breath, is a fundamental breath practice for extending energy. Its name translates to “victorious expansion,” which harkens to the ...
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Shitali Prânâyâma Pranayama Manual

Shitali Prânâyâma

Shitali, or “cooling” breath, reduces pitta and helps the body release heat for a calming and cooling effect. In addition to this effect, there ...
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Dirgha Prânâyâma Pranayama Manual

Dirgha Prânâyâma

Dirgha, or “three-part” breath, is perhaps the most fundamental of prânâyâma exercises. It establishes an optimal resting breath and utilises the entirety of the ...
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On Seeing the Light (evidence-based)

Behind any human suffering, there is a being suffused with light. ~ Celia Roberts Learning objectives What you see is not the outside world ...
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