Free Online Yoga
Free Kundalini Yoga
Several free Kundalini yoga courses are available online. Books and DVD's are obtainable too.
Kundalini yoga is a meditative and physical exercise that is thought to be a subdivision of Hatha Yoga. It is also linked to Ashtanga, Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Tantra and the sutras of Patanjali.
It is also known as the yoga of awareness as it awakens the kundalini which is the infinite potential that is present in each person. The yoga exercises and meditations are called kriyas
Yoga Postures
There are several types of yoga postures: warm up, seated, sitting, supine, twist yoga, backbends, balance, upturned postures and finishing positions. One needs to persevere and maintain self discipline in each exercise. Free yoga postures are obtainable online, or in DVD's or books
Chakra Balancing Yoga
Chakra balancing yoga looks at the mantras, affirmations and poses that harmonize and activate the seven energy centers or chakras in the body. Chakra Balancing Yoga Pranayama is generally known as Anuloma Viloma Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing. This is an essential yoga breathing technique and an important aspect of all the different schools of yoga
The focal point of any yoga practice is the performance of asanas or yoga positions. Each has specific mental and physical benefits. Detailed instructions are available online for each pose, photographs of the pose and the benefits of it. The English translation of the free online yoga poses are given too
Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s.
This method uses the mind to control the muscles. It focuses on the core postural muscles to keep the body balanced and is vital in providing support to the spine. Most people generally become stronger, longer and leaner after these exercises. Several websites offer free courses for pilates and instructions are also found in DVD's and books
Meditation helps one deal with the stress and demands of daily life. A person goes into a deep state of relaxation in this practice. Meditation makes a mind calmer and more focused and one gets inner peace and balance. Free online meditation lessons are easily available on the internet
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga or Hatha Vidya was introduced by Swami Swatmarama. Hatha Yoga aims at achieving a balance between body and mind. It is a type of yoga that unites the opposite pairs of positive (sun) and negative (moon) in the system. Hatha Yoga poses, pictures and instructions are freely available online
