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.

Harilalji is a regular teacher at Yoga Vidya. To see his website go to http://www.arshayoga.org/ . 

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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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