Yoga Triangle Variations

Learn how to do these advanced beginner to intermediate level variations of the triangle, trikonasana, which give a nice added twist to the back. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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Most Beneficial Yoga Postures

Many times as yoga teachers we are asked which are the most beneficial yoga postures - which postures will give you the most benefits? While no yoga postures should be treated as prescriptions (they should all be incorporated into a more complete yoga practice), these 6 postures, plus sun salutations, are considered to give the most benefits. Please remember that you benefit from all yoga postures, at the level at which you are. Enjoy! Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita.
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Inverted-V to Shoulder Stand Sarvangasana

Learn the technique of coming to shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) from the inverted V, or downward dog position. This video is for people who have already been practicing a little bit of yoga. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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A Few Thoughts on the Cobra with Narayani

Join Narayani for a few thoughts on the cobra, bhujangasana, plus a demonstration. The video includes cobra to inverted-v (downward dog), several repetitions of coming into the cobra, a counter-stretch, and cobra with simhasana and sitali. A very informative and inspirational routine that can be done on its own, or as part of a yoga class. For all levels.

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Yoga Plow with Half-Lotus Variation

The plow with half-lotus variation is demonstrated in this video. A good variation to add to any yoga routine. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Advanced Yoga Lotus Sequence

Watch this advanced asana demonstration going from child’s pose, to inverted V (or downward dog), to shoulder stand in lotus, to fish in lotus, to seated forward bend. Get new inspiration and try it yourself - it is best done by people who can already do the seated lotus posture, and who have warmed up a little beforehand. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Yoga For Men - Beginner's Yoga Class

http://www.youtube.com/v/x-fiy4AqmrE?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&autohide=1&autoplay=1&feature=share&attribution_tag=Tu1mDQ3VqNxj-5nK-bf-Pw  Practice along with this beginner's yoga class for men. The class includes initial relaxation (savasana), 4 rounds of alternate nostril breathing, sun salutations, the dolphin exercise, the bridge, fish, seated forward bend, inclined plane, cobra, half locust, half bow, half spinal twist with straight legs, standing forward bend, and the triangle, plus final relaxation. A good overall but more gentle workout for beginner's. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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Intermediate Sun Salutations Variations

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 Follow along with this video and try out some intermediate sun salutations variations. The variations include crescent moon, inverted V with a leg lift, and a side twist. This is helpful to practice along with regular versions of the sun salutations. Demonstrated by: Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more videos, blog posts, music, on all topics related to yoga please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english seminars and courses at Yoga Vidya please go to http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Headstand Variations

Learn how to do some intermediate variations of the headstand, or Sirshasana, with this video. Demonstrated are: coming into and out of headstand with straight legs, scissors kicks, and side to side twists with feet together. Demonstrated by: Katja. Camera: Eduard. Voice: Sita.

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How to do the Pigeon Kapotasana

Learn how to come easily into the yoga pigeon posture, kapotasana, with this video. With a combination of slow, explanatory stretches, you will be better able to come deeply into this posture, considered one of the best for stretching many muscles at the same time. It might be helpful to do a warm-up of at least a few sun salutations beforehand.

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Sun Salutations for Complete Beginners

Sun salutations for complete beginners goes very slowly through the 12 steps of the sun salutations, explaining at each step what to do. Several rounds follow at a slow pace so you can learn how to do them and follow along. Considered the best warm-up exercise before beginning asanas, or yoga postures, they can also be done as a practice unto themselves. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita.
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Nalini Discusses Sadhana

Dr. Nalini Sahay explains the importance of daily sadhana, and about yoga abhyasa, or practice. She concludes with the story of a Sufi saint. Listen to this wonderful and inspiring sanskrit chanting of chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita. In chapter 7 Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the absolute reality, and the relative reality of Maya. To sign up for courses and seminars in english please see our english pages http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html . For more english yoga videos, discussions, and information about all topics related to yoga please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ .

Importance of Being Vegetarian

Swami Bodhichitananda explains the importance of being a vegetarian and the karmic consequences that can accrue from eating meat. For more information on english language seminars at Yoga Vidya please see here : http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html . For english videos, blog posts, discussions on all topics related to yoga visit our website at my.yoga-vidya.org .

Aradhana Sadhana Explained by Nalini Sahay

Dr. Nalini Sahay explain aradhana sadhana in this video and about how humans are the only species on earth that prays. She explains how depending on whether you are tamasic, rajasic, or sattvic, the perspective of how you pray will be different. Nalini teaches english courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya: http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .  For more information on english yoga videos, blog posts, kirtan, please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org .

Nalini Explains Tattwa Shuddhi

Dr. Nalini Sahay explains what Tattwa Shuddhi is. She tells us that it means purification of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. These elements exist in the universe and also in our minds and bodies. The practice of Tattwa Shuddhi involves purifying these elements so that ether is the strongest. There are many practices, some involve bija mantras. Nalini teaches many courses here at Yoga Vidya, including one on Tattwa Suddhi Sadhana, which you can find out more about on our english pages here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html#c51042 . For more information on all yoga topics in english please also see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ .

Sadhu Maharaj on the Grace of the Guru

Sadhu Maharaj tells us in this lecture that without the grace of the guru nothing will happen in life. He says a connection with a spiritual master makes enlightenment possible and it changes us - and he relates his own personal story with this. A connection with a guru is like a light bulb plugged into power - it burns bright and is connected to their own spiritual master in turn. He continues the lecture speaking about the importance of a guru. Recorded during a satsang during Guru Purnima at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. For more videos and recordings in english please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ .

A Day in the Life of a Swami

Swami Bodhichitananda shares with us some insight into what it is like to live as a Swami. He is currently living in Rishikesh and is the founder of the Himalayan Yogis Ashram. For more information on seminars and courses with Swami Bodhichitananda please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Swami Bodhichitananda on Integrating the Four Paths of Yoga

Swami Bodhichitananda gives us a short explanation on the importance of integrating the four main paths of yoga - raja, karma, bhakti, and jnana yoga. This approach was advocated by Swami Sivananda from Rishikesh. For more english videos please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more on english seminars given at Yoga Vidya, please go to http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html

Swami Bodhichitananda gives advice to new spiritual aspirants

In this video Swami Bodhichitananda gives advice to new aspirants on the spiritual path - he tells what he thinks is the most important thing to developing a strong spiritual practice. Swami Bodhichitananda teaches english courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya - you can see the schedule here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Teaching as a Traveling Swami

In this video Swami Bodhichitananda talks about what it is like to be a traveling Swami, and about some of the courses and seminars he teaches at the Yoga Vidya centers in Germany. Some of the topics are Kriya Yoga, Integral Spirituality, and Yoga Mythology and Symbolism, and they are in english with german translation. For more information on these and other seminars led by Swami Bodhichitananda, and courses led by other english speakers, please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html#c51042 .

Swami Bodhichitananda Guided Meditation on a Pillar of Light

Close your eyes and meditate along with Swami Bodhichitananda as he guides us through a short meditation on an infinite pillar of light. The video starts with one round of kapalabhati. Filmed during the english language course course Mythology and Hatha Yoga taught by Swami Bodhichitananda. For more information on our english language seminars please visit http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html#c51042 .

Lalita Sahasranama Chanting

Listen to this wonderful recitation of the Lalita Sahasranama, the thousand names of the divine mother, chanted by Harilal at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. The Lalita Sahasranama is considered sacred and is used in worship of the divine mother in all her forms. Harilalji is a frequent presenter of english courses and seminars. For a complete list of the english seminars please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html#c51042 .

Chidakash Meditation - Ajna Chakra

Meditation practice on the Chidakash. The Chidakash is located in the space behind the eyebrow center, the space behind the closed eyes. Chidakash is also called the window to the Ajna Chakra, or the screen of the Ajna Chakra. More videos from Yoga Vidya can be found here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Anuloma Viloma practice with Dr. Nalini Sahay second part

Practice your awareness with this video. Dr. Nalini Sahay tells a little story about a camel and then leads you to the practice of Anuloma Viloma with visualisation.
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After a small story about awareness, Dr. Nalini Sahay leads you to a practice called Anuloma Viloma. To benefit optimally bring all your awareness and attention to this practice.
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Complete Yogaclass For Beginners - Jógaóra Kezdőknek Sáktival Ès Ardzsun...

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With this video you can practice on your own  independently whether you have previous experience with yoga or not . Get to know these very simple  but effective techniques  which can be used to enhance your  life spirit, health, and inner harmony.
Exercises
Initial Relaxation, Twisting exercise, Sun salutation, Shoulderstand, Fish, Forward bend, Inclined plane, Relaxation on the stomach, Cobra, Locust, Child`s Pose, Spinal twist, Standing forward band, Final relaxation.
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Ezzel a videòval önàllòan gyakorolhatsz, függetlenül attòl, hogy van-e màr eddig tapasztalatod a jògàban. Ismerd meg a jòga egyszerü ès nagyon hatèkony tehnikàit, amelyekkel fokozhatod èletörömödet, egèszségedet ès belsö harmòniádat.
Gyakorlatok
Bevezetö ellazulàs, gerinccsavaràs, napüdvözlet, gyertya, hal, ülésböl elörehajlás, lejtö, hason fekvö ellazulàs, kobra, sàska, babapóz, csavarò ülès, àllásbòl elörehajlàs, mèly ellazulàs,
További videókat ès információkat a jògàròl, a meditàciòròl ès az ajurvèdàròl  http://joganekem.ning.com/ weboldalon találsz.
Mit diesem Video kannst du selbständig üben, auch wenn Du noch keine Vorkenntnisse im Yoga hast. Lerne die einfachen und sehr effektiven Techniken des Yoga kennen, für mehr Lebensfreude, Fittness und innere Harmonie.
Übungen
Anfangsentspannung, Krokodilsübungen, Sonnengruss, Kerze, Fisch, sitzende Vorwärtsbeuge, Schiefe Ebene, Bauchentspannungs Lage, Kobra, Heuschrecke, kindes Stellung, Drehsitz, Stehende Vorwärtsbeuge, Tiefenentspannung.
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Meditation on the Tip of your Nose - for inner peace

A wonderful meditation to soothen your mind. Be mindful and relax. Yoga and meditation - wonderul for peace of mind.

Relaxation - Mèly Ellazulàs Sáktival Ès Ardzsunával Kezdöknek Ès Haladòknak - Hungarian Video

Relaxation - Mèly Ellazulàs Sáktival Ès Ardzsunával Kezdöknek Ès Haladòknak

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Relaxation For Beginners and Advanced With Shakti And Arjuna
With this video you can learn easily the progress of physical and mental relaxation. By improving our ability to relax, we learn to release stress and activate our inner source of power. Exercises: Progressive muscle relaxation, autosuggestion, vizualization, silence, closing Mantras. Find more information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda on http://www.yoga-vidya.org/
Ezzel a videòval egyszerü lèpèsekben elsajàtìthatod a testi lelki ellazulàs folyamatàt. Az ellazulàs kèpessège fontos, hogy ellene hassunk a stressznek ès aktivàljuk belsö eröforràsunkat. Gyakorlatok:  Progressziv izomellazìtàs, autoszugessziò, vizualizàciò,  csend, zàrò mantràk. További videókat ès információkat a jògàròl, a meditàciòròl ès az ajurvèdàròl  http://joganekem.ning.com/ weboldalon találsz.
Tiefenentspannung Für Anfänger Und fortgeschrittene Mit Shakti Und Arjuna
Mit diesem Video kannst du es lernen, dich in einfachen Schritten zu entspannen, sowohl körperlich, als auch geistig. Die Entspannungsfähigkeit ist wichtig, admit wir dem Alltagstress entgegenwirken können und lernen unsere innere Kraftquelle zu aktivieren. Übungen: Progressive Muskelentspannung, Autosuggestion, Visualisierung, Stille, Abschluss Mantras. Weitere Videos und Infos über Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda findest du unter http://www.yoga-vidya.de/

Surya Namaskar - Szurja Namaszkar Napüdvözlet Sáktival És Ardzsunával Ke...

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If You do not have much time for practising, with this video You can practise only Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation. The Sun Salutation warms up all the muscles of your body and activates the Prana, the life energy. A harmonic Prana Flow is the key for physical and mental help. More information about yoga, meditation and ayurveda you can find under http://joganekem.ning.com/ or http://www.yoga-vidya.org/
Ha nincs időd hosszabban gyakorolni, akkor ezzel a videóval gyakorolhatod a Napüdvözletet, a Szurja Namaszkart önmagàban is. A Napüdvözlet bemelegíti  tested összes izmát és aktiválja az életenergiát, a pránát, amelynek harmonikus folyása testi lelki egészségünk kulcsa. További videókat ès információkat a jògàròl, a meditációról ès az ajurvédáról  http://joganekem.ning.com/ weboldalon találsz.
Wenn du wenig Zeit zum Üben hast, dann kannst Du mit diesem Video das Surya Namaskar, den Sonnengruß auch für sich allein üben. Der Sonnengruß wärmt alle Muskel deines Körpers auf und aktiviert das Prana, die Lebensenergie. Der harmonische Pranafluss ist der Schlüssel zur körperlichen und geistigen Gesundheit. Weitere Videos und Infos über Yoga, Meditation und Ayurveda findest du unter http://www.yoga-vidya.de/

Easy Mantra Meditation

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Mantra Meditation combined with Mindfulness. 10 minutes of meditation for inner peace and joy. Sukadev Bretz, founder of Yoga Vidya Germany, guides you into Meditation in several Steps: (1) Asana, the proper Meditation posture  (2) Pranayama, deep breathing  (3) Affirmation  (4) Mantra Meditation itself. This Easy Mantra Mindfulness Meditation is especially suited to beginners: You learn awareness and the attitude of a witness - while benefitting from the power of the Mantra Om. More Meditation Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Yoga Class Chakra Concentration 20 Minutes

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Awaken your energies, harmonize your Chakras, your energy centers. Feel new strength and awaken your hidden talents. Sukadev leads you through a short 20-minutes-session of Yoga Asanas, Relaxation and Pranayama. He guides you to special perception techniques, visualisations and affirmations to activate the Chakras, to harmonize the Prana, the life force. This is an intermediate class: You should be familiar with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Shirshasana (Headstand) and other basic Yoga Asanas. The Asanas and Pranayamas are not explained thouroughly - but linked with powerful Chakra Techniques. To prepare yourself for thise Video - try our Beginners Videos in this Channel. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Yoga Class 10 Minutes with Affirmations - intermediate/advanced

New positivity and self confidence - with a short Yoga Session 10 minutes. With affirmations. You should be familiar with the Asanas of this Video: There are no explanations, no mention of counter-indications etc. Just instruction for practice - plus affirmations, autosuggestions. You practice: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Shirshasana (Headstand), Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plough Pose), Matsyasana (Fish), Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend), Bhujangasana (Cobra), Anjaneyasana (Crescent Moon), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Spinal Twist), Shavasana (Relaxation Pose). Demonstrated by Dietlind, taught by Sukadev. This Video is the synchronised version of a quite popular German Yoga Video. A Yoga Class in 10 Minutes - who can say you have no time for Yoga? More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org