Yoga Leg Lifts

Practice this basic yoga exercise in order to strengthen the psoas muscles, which connect the legs to the body, and are responsible for posture in the body. Mastering this exercise will also help you with other yoga postures. Good for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita.

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Variations of the Yoga Wheel Chakrasana

This video shows an advanced demonstration of the yoga wheel, also called chakrasana. You can see how to lift the legs and hands in this demonstration. Demonstrated by Santosha. Camera: Ravidas. Speaker: Sita.
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Sun Salutations With Warrior 1-2-3 Variations

Learn how to incorporate the intermediate level warrior 1, 2 and 3 positions into your sun salutations routine with this video. This video is useful for people at all levels of ability, but is best for people who are already comfortable with the basic sun salutations. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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Meditation to Ground and Strengthen Your Aura

Darshanie Sukhu leads us through a meditation exercise to
strengthen your energy field, or aura. You can do this daily, to connect to
your higher Self and to God. It will channel energy from the Source to you and
increase your energy field. You can do the practice along with the video.

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Guided Meditation with Nalini Sahay - Antarakasha Dharana

Follow along with this guided meditation with Dr. Nalini Sahay. The meditation is called Antarakasha Dharana. This video was recorded at a satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg in July, 2014.
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Guru Stotram

Harilalji and his wife Meera chant the Guru Stotram on Guru Purnima day in July, 2014, at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. The video portion is a montage of many gurus. A very wonderful chant with much spiritual energy.

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Yoga Boat Variations

The yoga boat is an excellent posture for strengthening the back in a more gentle way. Variations are shown on the same side of the body, on opposite sides of the body, and by lifting the arms and legs at the same time. For beginners to advanced practitioners. Demonstrated by Katja. Speaker: Sita.

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Short Standing Yoga Class - 15 minutes

This 15 minute short yoga class is done with all standing postures. It is a beginner to advanced beginner level class, but it assumes you know a little bit about yoga. Class includes 3 rounds of sun salutations, standing forward bend, standing cobra, airplane, tree, triangle, revolving lateral triangle, standing forward bend variation with legs apart and shoulder stretch, and standing final relaxation. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Speaker: Sita.
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Single Leg Seated Forward Bend Variations

This video demonstrates two intermediate level variations of the classical single leg seated forward bend. Sitting in half-lotus, first wrap one arm behind your back and hold onto the opposite foot before coming down. Another variation is to hold your hands behind your back in prayer position before coming down. Be careful of your knees with these variations - please warm-up first and make sure you are comfortable in the half-lotus position before attempting these variations. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Kriya Yoga Energization Exercises with Swami Bodhichitananda

Swami Bodhichitananda demonstrates the 39 energization exercises from the Kriya Yoga lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda. He also gives a nice introduction into the techniques, as well as helpful anecdotes along the way.

Demonstrated by Swami Bodhichitananda http://www.himalayanyogis.org/ashram.htm
. Camera: Ravidas. Speaker: Sita.

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Intermediate Warrior Sequence

This intermediate warrior sequence can be added into any yoga class for building extra strength and flexibility. The sequence includes basic warrior, warrior with standing cobra, and warrior with arms over the head for an extra shoulder stretch.
Demonstrated by Katja. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga Peacock Posture - Mayurasana

This video demonstrated the classical yoga peacock posture, mayurasana. It has many benefits, including building strength in the wrists, arms, shoulders and back, and it also increases the digestive fire. According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the peacock is considered one of the most beneficial poses. If you have wrist problems, please approach this posture with care. Demonstrated by Paramjyoti. Camera: Chandrashekara. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga Therapy Sound Therapy - The Seated Forward Bend

Yoga Therapy adapts the process of yoga to the needs of people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class. In this video, watch as sound therapy is used along with the seated forward bend yoga posture, to help the student. Sound therapy is just one technique used in yoga therapy. Demonstrated by Ruth, Yoga Therapist at Yoga Vidya. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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A Few Thoughts on the Locust with Narayani

If you would like to improve your yoga locust posture, also called salabasana, this is the video for you. Narayani gives us a few tips and tricks for how to improve your technique - she explains different arm, hand and leg positions to help bring the legs higher. A must for practitioners of all levels.
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Variations of Yoga Tree for All Levels

A short demonstration of the classic yoga tree posture, showing different placements for the foot. For practitioners at all levels. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Short Yoga Class - All Inversions

This short 22 minute class contains a few rounds of sun salutations for a warm-up, and then all inversions, in which the head is lower than the heart. Postures included are headstand, shoulderstand, plow, bridge, fish, and standing forward bend. The class begins and ends with savasana, or relaxation. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Side Crow (Crane) for Men

The side crow (or crane) is a variation of the crow that is especially good for building up strength in the arms and shoulders, and flexibility and strength in the wrists. It also increases balance. Please be careful of the wrists when attempting this posture. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Spinal Twist in Lotus

This advanced variation of the spinal twist, spinal twist in lotus, is a good variation for those who are able to do the seated lotus comfortably. This variation can be added to your yoga routine, or just watched for inspiration. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Shoulder Stand in Lotus to Fish in Lotus

Watch this video to learn how to do the advanced sequence of coming from shoulder stand, to shoulder stand in lotus, to fish in lotus. These are advanced sequences for people who already can comfortably do the lotus seated position. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Half-lotus Plow to Half-lotus Bridge Sequence

This advanced demonstration shows how to come from the shoulderstand to the half-lotus plow, and then to the half-lotus bridge and back to shoulderstand. A challenging sequence for people who already have a strong yoga practice and a comfortable lotus or half-lotus posture. Please warm up first and be careful of your knees when doing this sequence. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Intermediate Warrior Sequence

This intermediate level warrior sequence is especially good for increasing flexibility in  the side of the body and the back, and increasing back strength as well as leg strength. Follow along with the video to learn this useful sequence - a good addition to your yoga practice. Demonstrated by Paramjyoti. Camera: Chandrashekara. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga Sun Salutations With Paradise Bird Variation

This video shows an advanced variation of the sun salutations, or surya namaskar, including the paradise bird variation. This is for anyone who already has a strong sun salutation or yoga practice, or who just wants to watch and be inspired. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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Yoga in Dahab with Narayani and Barbara Gordon

This classic video, filmed at a yoga retreat in Dahab, Egypt during the 1990’s, features Narayani and Barbara Gordon demonstrating some of the classic points of yoga as described by Swami Vishnu-devananda. Narayani demonstrates advanced asanas for the Proper Exercise portion of the video, and Barbara Gordon demonstrates Proper Breathing, Proper Meditation and Proper Diet. A wonderful demonstration for all yogis.

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30 Minute Class - Sun Salutations, Pranayama, Meditation

Follow along with this classical yoga routine which includes 10 minutes of sun salutations, 10 minutes of pranayama - kapalabhati and alternate nostril breathing - and 10 minutes of classical silent meditation. A great way to start the morning, or anytime you need a quick way to relax and recharge.
Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Standing Spinal Twist

This deceptively challenging posture has many benefits for beginners to advanced students. The standing spinal twist builds strength in the arms and shoulders, increases flexibility in the spine, and improves balance. A good addition to any yoga routine.  Demonstrated by Katja. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga Shooting Bow Posture

Learn how to do the intermediate/advanced yoga posture called the shooting bow with this video. A good variation for gaining flexibility in the hips. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga Therapy Sound Massage

Yoga Therapy adapts the process of yoga to the needs of the people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class. In this video, watch as sound massage, which is one technique used in yoga therapy, is used to induce a feeling of well-being and very, deep relaxation. Demonstrated by Ruth, Yoga Therapist at Yoga Vidya. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita.

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Yoga For Men - Basic Yoga Class

This Basic Yoga Class is for men who already know a little bit about yoga. The class includes savasana (initial relaxation), sun salutations plus arm strength variations, headstand, shoulder stand plus the candle variation, plow, bridge, regular fish plus fish in lotus, seated forward bend, inclined plane, side plank with raised leg, cobra with interlocked hands, locust, bow, half spinal twist, standing forward bend plus standing splits, triangle, savasana (final relaxation). Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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How to do the Scorpion Yoga Posture

Learn 3 different techniques for how to do the scorpion. The first method is the traditional method of coming to headstand first. The second method is to make scorpion arms and swing your feet up against the wall. The third example is to turn around and with scorpion arms walk your feet up the wall. After all techniques it is best to return to child’s pose. This video is best for people who already have a strong headstand practice. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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Plow in Prayer Yoga Asana Variation

This advanced yoga variation, the plow in prayer position, is recommended for anyone who is comfortable in the plow, and whose feet are close to the floor when in the plow position. It is best to do a warm-up before attempting this variation. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti. Camera Eduard. Voice Sita.
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Advanced Yoga Sequence - Shoulder Stand, Bridge, Wheel

This short video demonstration shows the sequence of coming from inverted V (or downward dog, to the shoulder stand, bridge, wheel, and lifting one leg at a time in wheel. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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