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4 Yoga Pressure Points to Detox the body
We're all familiar with pressure points in the body and the deep impact they can have on our wellbeing. In yoga, these pressure points are called Marma. Ayurvedic texts outline 117 yoga pressure points or marma points. They have both a diagnostic and a curative feature. Diagnostic in that – when you press on the marma point – if there is a pain or sensitivity – that will alert you to an imbalance in the corresponding organ. Curative in that the stimulation of this point will have a positive effect in itself. Applying gandha or herbal oils to these points will...
Teach deeper self-connection with yogic self-massage - Abhyanga
All possibility of connection with others - is based on the level of connection we have with ourselves. Also - the success of our work as a yoga teacher is largely based on the level of self-connection that our students have... and this is not easy to have...nor easy to teach... But there is a very effective ways to deepen our self-connection - and that's yogic self-massage - Abhyanga. The practice has always been a part of Hatha Yoga. Not only does it foster a deeper self-connection - but it helps to bring the body closer to what ayurveda sees as our...
Why we should all start oil pulling
Keeping oil in your mouth and swirling it around might not sound like the most attractive practice. But google “oil pulling” and you will find that it is hailed as a bit of a health miracle. It has been attributed to whiter teeth, healthier gums, kill bad breath, cavity and gingivitis prevention, strengthen the gums and jaw, soothe throat dryness, relieve sinusitis and headaches as well as boosting the immune system. Although we are not claiming any of this there have been several studies (we found 21 research studies) and certainly anecdotical evidence from people who benefitted from oil pulling....
Yoga Detox your bodies (all 5 of them)!
In yoga we see the body as composed of 5 layers from the physical to the subtle. The five bodies are called the Koshas and they give us a beautiful understanding that can deepen our yoga practice, our intuitive self-care and our daily wellness. The layers can be thought of as the layers of an onion or the petals of a rose. Gandha and the Koshas Gandha is the mindful application of fragrant herbs to the body. A mini-daily yoga ritual – as yogis have done for 5000 years. Gandha is so effective because it works on every on of...