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The word Yoga has been derived from the Sanskrit root term yuj which means 'union' or 'to unite'.
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What is Aqua Yoga?
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How it works?
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6 water yoga poses
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Matsya mudra is formed by pl...
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Enjoy this introductory article and our upcoming series : Guide to Pranayama Exercises: The Master Key for Unlocking Your Inner Peace.
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Welcome to our series: Guide to Pranayama Exercise...
Varun mudra
Benefits
Steps to do it
Precautions
Affects on five elements and dosha
The word mudra is one of the common Sanskrit words in yoga which is derived from Mud and Dhra meaning ...
Yoga means "yoke" or "union" in Sanskrit, and it refers to the merging of mind and body to strengthen one's connection to one's own true nature. Yoga has a 5,000-year tradition of combining movement, ...