Yoga Practice Video - Yoga Vidya

This video shows an advanced variation of the sun salutations, or surya namaskar, including the paradise bird variation. This is for anyone who already has a strong sun salutation or yoga practice, or who just wants to watch and be inspired. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see our English seminar pages http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Watch this video to learn how to do the advanced sequence of coming from shoulder stand, to shoulder stand in lotus, to fish in lotus. These are advanced sequences for people who already can comfortably do the lotus seated position. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

This advanced variation of the spinal twist, spinal twist in lotus, is a good variation for those who are able to do the seated lotus comfortably. This variation can be added to your yoga routine, or just watched for inspiration. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Learn how to incorporate the intermediate level warrior 1, 2 and 3 positions into your sun salutations routine with this video. This video is useful for people at all levels of ability, but is best for people who are already comfortable with the basic sun salutations. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Practice this basic yoga exercise in order to strengthen the psoas muscles, which connect the legs to the body, and are responsible for posture in the body. Mastering this exercise will also help you with other yoga postures. Good for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

The side crow (or crane) is a variation of the crow that is especially good for building up strength in the arms and shoulders, and flexibility and strength in the wrists. It also increases balance. Please be careful of the wrists when attempting this posture. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

A short demonstration of the classic yoga tree posture, showing different placements for the foot. For practitioners at all levels. Demonstrated by Jan. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Learn how to come into shoulder stand in lotus with this video demonstration. This technique is best practiced after warming up, and is best for those who can do the lotus posture in a seated postition. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

This video demonstrated the classical yoga peacock posture, mayurasana. It has many benefits, including building strength in the wrists, arms, shoulders and back, and it also increases the digestive fire. According to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the peacock is considered one of the most beneficial poses. If you have wrist problems, please approach this posture with care. Demonstrated by Paramjyoti. Camera: Chandrashekara. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

The candle is an intermediate/advanced variation of the shoulderstand. It is good for building strength in the torso, but please be careful and go slowly if it is the first time you are trying it, so you don’t hurt your neck. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Sun salutations for complete beginners goes very slowly through the 12 steps of the sun salutations, explaining at each step what to do. Several rounds follow at a slow pace so you can learn how to do them and follow along. Considered the best warm-up exercise before beginning asanas, or yoga postures, they can also be done as a practice unto themselves. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg. Camera: Eduard. Speaker: Sita. 
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For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ .

This advanced yoga variation, the plow in prayer position, is recommended for anyone who is comfortable in the plow, and whose feet are close to the floor when in the plow position. It is best to do a warm-up before attempting this variation. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti. Camera Eduard. Voice Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

The eagle, or garuda, posture is demonstrated in this video. The eagle is a balancing posture which has many benefits such as strengthening the arms, legs, knees and ankles, improving circulation, and improving balance and ability to concentrate. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Chris. Camera: Chandrashekara. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Yoga Therapy adapts the process of yoga to the needs of the people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class. In this video, watch as sound massage, which is one technique used in yoga therapy, is used to induce a feeling of well-being and very, deep relaxation. Demonstrated by Ruth, Yoga Therapist at Yoga Vidya. Camera: Nanda. Speaker: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html . For more information on Yoga Therapy at Yoga Vidya please see http://www.yoga-vidya.de/yogatherapie.html .

In this sequence, you can learn how to go from the camel pose, ustrasana, to laying down, to get a good stretch for the thighs. This is best for people who do not have knee problems, and who have warmed up a little before. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Learn how to come easily into the yoga pigeon posture, kapotasana, with this video. With a combination of slow, explanatory stretches, you will be better able to come deeply into this posture, considered one of the best for stretching many muscles at the same time. It might be helpful to do a warm-up of at least a few sun salutations beforehand. Demonstrated by Ruth and Mahashakti. Camera Eduard. Voice Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Watch this advanced asana demonstration going from child’s pose, to inverted V (or downward dog), to shoulder stand in lotus, to fish in lotus, to seated forward bend. Get new inspiration and try it yourself - it is best done by people who can already do the seated lotus posture, and who have warmed up a little beforehand. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more english yoga videos, music, blog posts, etc., please visit our english pages at http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english classes, courses and seminars at Yoga Vidya, please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

The plow with half-lotus variation is demonstrated in this video. A good variation to add to any yoga routine. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Follow along with this video and try out some intermediate sun salutations variations. The variations include crescent moon, inverted V with a leg lift, and a side twist. This is helpful to practice along with regular versions of the sun salutations. Demonstrated by: Ruth. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more videos, blog posts, music, on all topics related to yoga please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org . For more information on english seminars and courses at Yoga Vidya please go to http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Learn the technique of coming to shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) from the inverted V, or downward dog position. This video is for people who have already been practicing a little bit of yoga. Recorded at Yoga Vidya, Bad Meinberg. Demonstrated by Krishnapriya. Camera: Ravidas. Voice: Sita. For more information on all things related to yoga, videos, blog posts, music please see here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/ . For more information on english courses at Yoga Vidya please see here http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html .

Learn how to do some intermediate variations of the headstand, or Sirshasana, with this video. Demonstrated are: coming into and out of headstand with straight legs, scissors kicks, and side to side twists with feet together. Demonstrated by: Katja. Camera: Eduard. Voice: Sita. For more information on english yoga classes and seminars at Yoga Vidya please see http://www.yoga-vidya.org/english/seminar.html . For more information on all topics related to yoga, videos, blogs, music, etc. please see http://my.yoga-vidya.org .

Harilalji grew up in Kerala, Sput India. His parents taught him a lot about yoga. Harilalji visited also the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh and he spent a lot of time with many famous teachers. More information at http://yoga-vidya.org

Das Yoga Vidya Journal mit Artikeln zu allen Aspekten des Yoga und verwandten Gebieten. Das Yoga Vidya Journal ist das offizielle Organ des Bundes der Yoga Vidya Lehrer. Hauptthema diese Journals ist der Klang - Nada Yoga: Alles ist Klang! Mehr über Yoga, Meditation und Spiritualität findest du unter http://www.yoga-vidya.de/

Dr. Nalini Sahay is guiding you through a 13minute meditation. Meditation practice on the Chidakash. The Chidakash is located in the space behind the eyebrow center, the space behind the closed eyes. Chidakash is also called the window to the ajna chakra, or the screen of the ajna chakra. More videos from Yoga Vidya can be found here http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

An easy mantra meditation combined with mindfulness. 10 minutes of meditation for inner peace and joy. Sukadev Bretz, founder of Yoga Vidya Germany, guides you into meditation in several steps: (1) asana, the proper meditation posture, (2) pranayama, deep breathing, (3) affirmation, (4) mantra meditation itself. This easy mantra mindfulness meditation is especially suited to beginners: you learn awareness and the attitude of a witness - while benefitting from the power of the mantra om. More meditation videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

A very spiritual Yoga Class: Hatha Yoga as Devotion to God. Adore the Divine with your whole body. Asanas can be seen as prostration, as prayer, as embracing the Divine. Sukadev leads you through a short 20-minutes-session of Asanas, relaxation and Pranayama - with prayers and affirmations. This class is suited for intermediate studenst who are familiar with the Sivananda Yoga Class or the Yoga Vidya Yoga Class. You should know Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation) and Shirshasana (Headstand) before practicing with this Video. To learn these practices - try our Beginners Videos in this Channel. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Awaken your energies, harmonize your Chakras, your energy centers. Feel new strength and awaken your hidden talents. Sukadev leads you through a short 20-minutes-session of Yoga Asanas, Relaxation and Pranayama. He guides you to special perception techniques, visualisations and affirmations to activate the Chakras, to harmonize the Prana, the life force. This is an intermediate class: You should be familiar with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Shirshasana (Headstand) and other basic Yoga Asanas. The Asanas and Pranayamas are not explained thouroughly - but linked with powerful Chakra Techniques. To prepare yourself for thise Video - try our Beginners Videos in this Channel. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Carlotta demonstrates a straddled variation of paschimotthonasana. With paschimotthanasana you can improve your patience and devotion. It opens the sushumna and activates the chakras. Watch and enjoy Carlottas performance. No sound, just pictures and inspirational images. Learn, practice and teach Yoga! Information at http://www.yoga-vidya.org/

A short dynamic Yoga Class - for all who have little time and are not afraid of effort when practicing Yoga. New energy and flexibility, all in a Yoga Session of 10 minutes. You should be familiar with the Asanas taught in this Video: No explanations, no mentions of counter-indications - just pure Yoga instructions. Beginners please go to our Beginner's Yoga Classes in this Channel. You practice with this Yoga Video: Speedy Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Shirshasana (Headstand), Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plough Pose), Matsyasana (Fish) with variations, variation of Paschimottanasana (Forward Bend), Bhujangasana (Cobra), Kapotasana (Pigeon), Ardha Matsyendrasana , Twist (Makarasana), Shavasana (Relaxation Pose). Demonstrated by Pierre taught by Sukadev. This Video is the synchronised version of a quite popular German Yoga Video. A Yoga Class in 10 Minutes - who can say you have no time for Yoga? Please note: This is a fast version of a Yoga Class. We have longer, slower, more meditative Yoga Classes in this Channel. If you decide to practice with this Video: Note that is much faster than you do normally in a Yoga Vidya Class... Many like practicing like this - feel the benefits. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Relax your back with this simple exercise. You can do the dynamic cat pose after shalabhasana or dhanurasana in a classical yoga class or just when it is good for your back. Watch Carlottas performance. No sound, just pictures and inspirational images. Learn, practice and teach Yoga! Information at http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Matsyasana, the yogic fish posture. Basic position and advanced variations. Short movie, no sound, no commentary. For closer studies and for educational purposes. Film made in the Yoga Vidya Ashram in Bad Meinberg Germany, Yoga School, Meditation and Retreat Location. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/seminartipp/retreat.html

See advanced chakrasana variations performed by Carlotta in the Yoga Vidya ashram in Germany. These exercises are quite powerful and demanding. Watch, enjoy and try it yourself - if you are flexible and strong enough! No sound, no commentary, just inspiring pictures. Start yoga or become a yoga teacher, more information at http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english/yoga-vidya/home.html

Carlotta demonstrates advanced variations during the headstand (via google translated page). Your headstand should be already very stable and comfortable for these exercises. Improves flexibility of whole spine, strength, courage and willpower. Watch Carlottas supreme performance. No sound, just pictures and inspirational images. Learn, practice and teach Yoga! Information at http://www.yoga-vidya.org/

Carlotta shows a dynamic variation of Yoga Navasana, the Yoga Boat. This exercise specifically trains the abdominal muscles. Video made in the Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg, for educational purposes and demonstration. No sound, no commentary. More asana videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video (English) and http://www.yoga-vidya.de/video (German).

Dr. Nalini Sahay, disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda, guides through a yoga class for flexible persons. Paramahamsa Satyananda was a disciple of Swami Sivananda, the great yoga master from Rishikesh in the last century. Dr. Nalini Sahay teaches regularly seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english

Simple and very efficient Yoga exercises for healthy hormones. For teenage women - and women in their menopause, and all women who want to balance their hormones. Taught by Dr. Nalini Sahay, Yoga Teacher from Delhi. Recorded at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. You will find more information at http://www.yoga-vidya.org

Meditate with Karya Sthairyam Meditation. A classical Tantra Meditation. This particular variation of Karya Sthairyam was taught by Paramahamsa Swami Satyananda, disciple of Swami Sivananda. Meditation instruction by Dr. Nalini Sahay, Yoga Master, psychologist and yoga therapist in Delhi. Recording from a Satsang at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Dr. Nalini Sahay is teaching in the Yoga Vidya Centers and Ashrams for several months every year. English with German Translation.

Yoga exercises for healthy knees, to remove knee problems. also good help for meditation. Taught by Dr. Nalini Sahay in Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg, Germany. http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Learn to practice the tree, yoga posture for balance, mental equilibrium and concentration. A wonderful exercise which you can do directly in front the computer, whenever you want to relax and recharge. Performed by Georgina, commented by Sukadev from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany, http://my.yoga-vidya.org/

New energy and positive mind with this gentle Beginners Yoga Class. Taught by Dr. Nalini Sahay, Yoga Teacher from Delhi. Recorded at Yoga Vidya Germany. You will find more informatione regarding yoga at http:www.yotga-vidya.org

Leela Maata leitet dich zu einer speziellen Meditationstechnit an um Entspannung zu entwickeln, neue Energie zu bekommen und ein Gefühl der Verbundenheit. Sie hilft dir dich mit der Liebe der Mutter Erde zu verbinden und mit dem goldenen Licht des Himmels. Sie führt dich jenseits aller Identifikationen. Nach dieser Meditation fühlst du dich regeneriert und voller Energie. Am Anfang sind noch einige andere Geräusche zu hören. Die Sound-Qualität wird aber im Laufe der Meditation immer besser. Leela Mata ist Gründerin und Leiterin des Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania. Diese Anleitung ist in Englisch mit Übersetzung. Eine Aufnahme im Yoga Vidya Ashram Bad Meinberg, wo Leela Mata Seminare, Ausbildungen und Workshops gibt. http://www.yoga-vidya.de

Concentration of mind and inner strength - some of the effects of Anuloma Viloma, the alternate nostril breathing. You can do it sitting on a chair in front of the Computer. Or you can practice sitting on a pillow or mat. Performed by Georgina, speaker Sukadev Bretz, founder of Yoga Vidya Germany.

Meditation practice with Nalini Sahay, diciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati. Paramahamsa Satyananda was a diciple of Swmai Sivananda. Let yourself guide through the technique of Ajapa-Japa-Meditation with the mantra Soham. Ajapa-Japa means chanting in the mind. This meditation was part of a satsang ceremony at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany. It is guided in English with German translation. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english

Open your heart and develop flexibility of your upper spine. This simple Yoga exercise is especially helpful for anybody sitting for long hours. You can practice this whenever you want or feel the need for a stretch in your chest. Caution: You must have a stable chair which will not fall when leaning against the back. Presented by Lisa and Sukadev of Yoga Vidya, www.yoga-vidya.org/en

Cleanse your lungs and activate the energy field of your chest with Gorilla, a Yoga Pranayama exercise for beginners and advanced. You can practice in the morning to wake up or after office work to be able to start the evening in a fresh state of mind. Caution: If you suffer from high blood pressure or occasional dizziness you should ask your doctor before attempting this exercise. Feel your heart open! Also very suitable to wake up in the morning before meditation. Presented by Sukadev and Lisa from Yoga Vidya, www.yoga-vidya.org/en

In this Yoga Vidya practice video Sukadev and Aruna guide you through a intermediate session of pranayama, with Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma. You find more videos to yoga at http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Namaste to this Yoga Vidya practice video. Narayana will show you steps to go into Urdhva Padmasana, the headstand in the lotus. You find more videos to yoga at http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

A Yoga Posture for health of the abdominal organs, for better digestion, for inner surrender and relaxation. Aruna shows you different variations: More advanced as well as beginner's variations of this Hatha Yoga Asana. This Video gives valuable hints for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced student. It is especially helpful for Yoga Teachers who want to see the different variations they can recommend to their students. More on Yoga Mudrasana . More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany. Instructor, Camera: Sukadev.

Give energy to your knees - or any other part of your body. Activate the energy of your palms by rubbing your palms or by Yoga breathing exercise Kapalabhati. Afterwards you send this energy of your hands into the part of the body which needs healing energy. This is an easy-to learn and yet powerful practice. Caution: This Video is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor or health practioner. It is intended for those who want to support healing processes. Demonstrated by Aruna, instructed and filmed by Sukadev from Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga eye exercises on this Youtube-video

Aruna shows you how to do the Royal Cobra: The Hatha Yoga Asana Bhujangasana with the feet touching your head. Sukadev explains a little trick: Seperate the knees quite far - then it will be easy. More photos on Bhujangasana . More Yoga Videos