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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The eagle, or garuda, posture is demonstrated in this video. The eagle is a balancing posture which has many benefits such as strengthening the arms, legs, knees and ankles, improving circulation, and improving balance and ability to concentrate. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita.

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In this sequence, you can learn how to go from the camel pose, ustrasana, to laying down, to get a good stretch for the thighs. This is best for people who do not have knee problems, and who have warmed up a little before. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita.

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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. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti. Camera Eduard. Voice Sita.

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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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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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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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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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Harilalji grew up in Kerala, Sput India. His parents taught him a lot about yoga. Harilalji visited also the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh and he spent a lot of time with many famous teachers. More information at http://yoga-vidya.org

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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. Now he is visiting Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg in Germany. For more information on seminars and courses with Swami Bodhichitananda please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

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Das Yoga Vidya Journal mit Artikeln zu allen Aspekten des Yoga und verwandten Gebieten. Das Yoga Vidya Journal ist das offizielle Organ des Bundes der Yoga Vidya Lehrer. Hauptthema diese Journals ist der Klang – Nada Yoga: Alles ist Klang!

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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, Germany, please go to http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

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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 .

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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 .

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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.
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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

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Carlotta demonstrates a straddled variation of paschimotthonasana. With paschimotthanasana you can improve your patience and devotion. It opens the sushumna and activates the chakras. Watch and enjoy Carlottas performance. No sound, just pictures and inspirational images. Learn, practice and teach Yoga! Information at http://www.yoga-vidya.org/

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Relax your back with this simple exercise. You can do the dynamic cat pose after shalabhasana or dhanurasana in a classical yoga class or just when it is good for your back. Watch Carlottas performance. No sound, just pictures and inspirational images. Learn, practice and teach Yoga! Information at https://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

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Matsyasana, the yogic fish posture. Basic position and advanced variations. Short movie, no sound, no commentary. For closer studies and for educational purposes. Film made in the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Bad Meinberg Germany, Yoga School, Meditation and Retreat Location. https://www.yoga-vidya.de/seminartipp/retreat.html

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