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Anjali Mudra: Prayer Seal

Anjali is a Sanskrit term meaning “honour or offering.” While Anjali Mudra has several meanings, it is typically associated with offering an intention for a yoga pose practice. It’s there for an appropriate seal to perform at the beginning of practice, though it may also be used during the Sun Salutation poses, depending on your style of yoga. The benefits …

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Lesson Learned: Nadi Shodhana

Can be practiced at the beginning, middle or end of class.BKS IyengarThe IntentionTo teach alternate nostril breathing and its benefits. Nadi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril BreathingIn pranayama or yoga breathing exercises, we seek to control prana — the vital energy within us.  There are over 72,000 nadis or subtle energy channels in our body where prana moves.  If the nadis are blocked, prana can’t move freely …