Pratyahara – Concept of Pratyahara

Pratyahara Meaning The term “pratyahara” composes two Sanskrit words, prati and ahara. “Ahara” means “food,” or “anything we take into ourselves from the outside.” “Prati” is a preposition meaning “against” or “away.” “Pratyahara” means literally “control of ahara,” or “gaining mastery over external influences.”  Pratyahara is also considered as bridge […]

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Pranayama – Anulom Vilom – Alternate Nostril Breathing

Anulom-Vilom – Alternate nostril breathing Anulom – Vilom Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise or Nadi – Shodhana Pranayama. This is not just a breathing exercise, but it is a noteworthy yogic technique that involves controlling of subtle ‘Pranic energies’ (or vital force or bio-energies) of our body flowing through […]

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