In-Depth Review of the NoseBuddy – Is This the Ultimate Neti Pot?
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In-Depth Review of the NoseBuddy – Is This the Ultimate Neti Pot?

Are you thinking about what neti pot to buy? Then you have probably come across the NoseBuddy. This product review will tell you everything you need to know about it and why this is likely the neti pot you need. To do neti, yogic nose cleansing, you need a special kind of pot called a…

How to Prepare for Your Yoga Retreat – And Reap Maximum Benefits
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How to Prepare for Your Yoga Retreat – And Reap Maximum Benefits

You have booked a yoga retreat, and of course, you want to get the most out of it. Preparing mentally and practically is crucial for a good experience. Based on more than twenty years of experience, here are eleven things to sort out before departing on your yoga adventure.   1. Make solid travel arrangements  Making…

Satyananda Kriya Yoga vs Yogananda Kriya Yoga – Which Is Better?

Satyananda Kriya Yoga vs Yogananda Kriya Yoga – Which Is Better?

There is an advanced form of yoga called kriya yoga. Thanks to the book “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Swami Yogananda, it became world-famous. Another proponent of kriya yoga was Swami Satyananda Saraswati. In this article, I will explain how their kriya systems and their teaching methods differ.  The kriya yoga systems of Yogananda and…

What Does It Mean to Be a Swami? A Down to Earth Explanation
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What Does It Mean to Be a Swami? A Down to Earth Explanation

Some yogis are “swamis”. Beginners to yoga tend to equate the swami title with spiritual authority and an evolved state of consciousness. However, it isn’t that simple. In this article, I explain what is meant by the swami title, who can get it and how much it says about the yogi who carries it. Swami…

Man wondering why yoga isn't working
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9 Reasons Yoga Isn’t Working for You (And What to Do about It)

Countless yoga adepts hold that yoga has transformed their lives. They claim for example that it gives them a sense of connection with themselves, soaring energy, mental focus and inner calm. But what if you have tried yoga and not felt anything? Before you give up, consider that there is a lot that you have…

How Is Yoga Nidra Different from Meditation? – 5 Key Points
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How Is Yoga Nidra Different from Meditation? – 5 Key Points

Yoga nidra is a yogic relaxation method. You might wonder how it is different from regular meditation? Meditation is an umbrella term for a wider variety of practices. It isn’t wrong to say that yoga nidra is a kind of meditation. However, it does have some particular characteristics. Here are five crucial ways in which…

Swami Janakananda – Portrait of a Remarkable Kriya Yoga Master
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Swami Janakananda – Portrait of a Remarkable Kriya Yoga Master

Swami Janakananda Saraswati is a yoga master and kriya yoga expert in the Satyananda tradition. For 50 years, he has been teaching advanced yoga practices in his ashram in Sweden. In this portrait of his life, you will learn about Janakanandas achievements as a remarkable yoga and meditation teacher and why his way of teaching…

What is Raja Yoga? – “In-Depth Explanation of the Royal Path”
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What is Raja Yoga? – “In-Depth Explanation of the Royal Path”

If you are into yoga, you have certainly come across the term raja yoga. It is supposed to be the king of all yogas. But what is it exactly? Where does it come from, and what do raja yogis do? In this article, I am exploring its original meaning and the different ways yoga masters…