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Ashtanga Drishti Points

January 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

How to correctly focus the eyes while doing yoga
Although most people say there are THREE rules for ashtanga vinyasa practice, I always teach FOUR. The three are:
 
Mula bandha (engaging of the muscles on the pelvic floor)
Ujjayi breathing (breathing through the nose while […]

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The Secrets of Yogic Breathing part II

January 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Going a bit deeper with the breathing now, lets’ review the application of mula bandha (and why)
So the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles lift to redirect the ordinarily downward moving force of the inhale back upwards inside the body.
It’s easy to feel. Sit with your back straight, relax the stomach and inhale. If you […]

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