Yoga Practice Video - Yoga Vidya

Instruction for an Advanced Yoga Breathing Exercise: Kapalabhati in Combination with Agni Sara, Mahavedha, Khechari Variation and Mula Bandha. You master Kapalabhati and Agni Sara before attempting this Yoga Pranayama. You will benefit enormously if you do Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation daily - and then do Kapalabhati with Mahavedha and Agni Sara from time to time. Yoga Instructor: Sukadev Bretz. Yoga Practicioner: Aruna. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Practice an advanced Yoga Breathing Exercise: Kapalabhati with Agni Sara and Mahavedha. Increase your Energy Level, activate your inner fire, open your lower energy centers and open Brahma Granthi. You should know Kapalabhati and Agni Sara quite well before you attempt this Yoga techniques. This is an instruction for advanced Yoga students only. We also have beginner's Videos in this channel. To benefit from this Video you should practice Asanas, Pranayama and meditation daily. You can then give a new "kick" to your practice with Maha Vedha. Instruction, camera: Sukadev Bretz. Yoga practicioner: Aruna. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos

Advanced Yoga Asanas: Aruna shows you how to get into the bound Lotus position Bandha Padmasana, followed by Yoga Mudrasana. This Video is for more advanced students - or for anybody who is curious to see a more advanced Yoga practicioner. Aruna show you how to do it, Sukadev gives a running comment. Filmed at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos on Lotus Position on . More Yoga Videos

Relax your eyes, prevent headache, get new energy - by doing this simple Yoga exercise, right now, for example. This exercise is easy to do: You rub your palms. Then you put your palms over your eyes and you let the warmth and the energy of your palms relax and recharge your eyes. Do this, especially if you read a lot or sit in front of a computer, smart phone, tablet etc. for long hours. Demonstrated by Aruna. Instruction by Sukadev. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos

Lie down on your back and relax - this is what you have to do to benefit from this Video. You don't really have to watch - you can follow the instructions instead. Sukadev guides you into a Deep Relaxation Exercise called Bodyscan: You go through your whole body, thus relaxing all muscles, your organs and your mind. You can get new energy and inner balance. You can do this exercise as the Final Relaxation at the end of a Yoga Session. You can do it during Lunch Break instead of Siesta. You can do Yoga Relaxation for better sleep. Try it out - you will get new energy and inner peace. More Yoga Videos

For more advanced students only: Aruna shows how to get into the full lotus posture. She first shows two preliminary exercises, then shows how to put your feet onto your thigh. Caution: Try this out only if you know what you are doing and if you feel no pain in your knees. Instructor: Sukadev. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video. Many photographs about the Yoga Padmasana, the Lotus Asana.

Open your hips, develop the flexibility necessary for Lotus Posture Padmasana - and to sit more confortably in any cross-legged position. Aruna and Sukadev instruct you to butterfly (Bhadrasana), Knee-Rocking (Yoga Nidra Pre-Pose), sitting triangle. If you master these three preliminary exercises, you will master the full lotus pose quite easily. More Information on the Lotus pose with many photographs . There are other Videos about Yoga Lotus Seat and other sitting positions in this channel and on

Aruna gives a short Yoga Demonstration of Advanced Hatha Yoga Asanas. For inspiration - a joy to watch. Aruna is Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Therapist at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Narayani guides you into a Upanishadic Meditation on the Light in your Heart. Heart-opening, joy-invoking. Narayani uses the Words from an Upanishad, and adds a few of her own. More Yoga Videos . Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany and in Spain at Sananda Yoga/Yoga Center . Camera: Sukadev Bretz.

Progress in an advanced Yoga Asana - Vrischikasana. Narayani shows you how to advance in your scorpion - by using a pillow. This strengthens your core, increases balance and inner poise. More Infos on Scorpion . Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany and in Spain at Sananda Yoga/Yoga Center . Camera: Sukadev Bretz.

Learn about the benefits of Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli, 2 of the most important Yoga Kriyas, cleansing and energising Yoga practices. Sukadev, founder-director of Yoga Vidya Germany, interviews Narayani, Yoga Teacher from London. You will learn about the benefits of these Kriyas, how you can learn them, when and how often you can practice them, and which variations you can try out. More Infos on Nauli with some photos . Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany

Increase abdominal strength, imporve your digestion with Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli in kneeling position. Narayani, Yoga Teacher from London, demonstrates these two important Yoga Kriyas and explains how they are done. Some students will find that especially Nauli is much easier in kneeling position than in standing position, some find it the other way round. Try it out - find out what works best for you. More Infos on Nauli with some photos . Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany

Yoga for your abdominal organs, for centering and activation of Prana. Narayani explains and demonstrates how to do Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli Kriyas. With Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli you stimulate your internal organs, gain mastery over your abdominal muscles, stimulate the Prana in your solar plexus, stimulate the digestive fire (Agni). These Yoga Kriyas also help to wake up in the morning and start the day with lots of energy. You can also integrate Uddhiyana Bandha and Nauli into your Asana routine. Narayani shows how to do these Kriyas. More Infos on Nauli with some photos . Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany

Yoga Therapist Harilalji explains how multiple sclerosis can be treated by Yoga therapy. Harilalji tells about the Yoga Views on MS. He explains how Yoga effects the causes of MS. He shows which practices are especially helpful. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

Asthma can be relieved, even cured by Yoga Therapy. Yoga Therapist Harilalji explains how Yoga can help with Asthma. He explains which Pranayamas, which Asanas, and Kriyas are effective in healing Asthma. He gives hints on diet, and how to deal with stress. Harilalji has lots of experience with Asthma patients - and knows from experience how Asthma can be cured with Yoga Therapy. Yoga Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

Yoga Therapist Harilalji explains how Migraine Headache can be cured by Yoga Therapy. He claims that the success rate is near 100% - if the patient is really following the Yoga Therapy Rules For Asthma Treatment. Harilalji explains which elements are important for treating headache: Diet, Yoga exercises, breathing technique, stress management, mental techniques and more. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

What is the difference between Yoga Therapy and normal Yoga? Acharya Harilal gives an answer to this question. Excerpts from an interview of Sukadev and Harilal in Yoga Yoga Vidya Germany. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

Practice a few Yoga exercises during the day - even in front of the Computer/smartphone/ipad. Yoga Therapist Harilalji explains which practices can be especially helpful. For good health, relaxation, new energy and inner strength. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

What can participants of 4-week Yoga Therapy Training Course expect? What will the participants learn? What can the graduates do with what they learn? Acharya Harilalji speaks about the Yoga Therapy Training Courses he conducts in Germany and India. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

What is Yoga Therapy? Acharya Harilaji gives the meaning of Yoga Therapy in a nut shell - a short and precise answer on a far reaching question... Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ .

Acharya Harilalji explains what Yoga Therapy is good for. He explains that Yoga Therapy can be used for treating psychosomatical diseases, for supporting Allopathy, for Rehabilitation and for any stress-related diseases. Some physiological disease can be treated by Yoga Therapy alone. Harilalji is giving seminars in Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/nc/seminar-uebersicht/nach-seminarleiter/seminar-nach-seminarleiter/Harilalji.html and in Arsha Vidya Ashram Kerala http://www.arshayoga.org/ . Harilalji is from the tradition of Swami Sivananda. Harilalji trained in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanvanthari Ashram in Neyyar Dam, India. This Ashram was founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda, who was a disiple of Swami Sivananda. There is a Podcast with the original voice of Swami Sivananda http://www.swami-sivananda.de/category/podcast-audio-mp3/

A Mindfulness Meditation for soothing your mind, to open the Vishuddha Chakra. This is useful to reduce access appetite und to develop contentment. Concentration on the throat in this way also helps to controle undesired urges. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions. You can use Mantras for Meditation, too. You can find Mantras with their proper pronunciation in the Mantra Meditation Podcast http://mantra-meditation.podspot.de. The Interface is German - but the Mantras are in Sanskrit.

An easy Meditation for Peace of Mind: Repeat a Mantra while observing your breath. Develop a state of relaxed attentiveness. This is a kind of Mindfulness Meditation in combination with a Mantra. It is one of the most effective Meditation techniques, especially for beginners. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation, Tulsi is seen on the Video. If you are interested in the more philosophical and psychological, even the spiritual aspects of Yoga, you might be interested in the Yoga Vedanta Tantra Podcast http://www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org. Audio Talks of Yoga Masters from India, UK and US.

Plavini Pranayama - for alertness and inner clarity. A little-known breathing exercise which can be quite helpful during meditation - and during the day. Try it out. More Videos on Pranayama, Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions. In our serious of Podcast promotions, here comes a Mantra Video Podcast. The Mantra Video Podcast consists of Kirtans, Mantras, Bhajans, chanting mostly in Sanskrit. Very inspiring and elevating! You can try it out on http://mantra-video.podspot.de

Mindfulness Meditation for opening up your Chakras, your Energy Centers: You observe the movement of breath in different parts of your body. As these parts of your body are connected with the the different Chakras, you open up these Chakras, thus balancing your energies. This Meditation technique is an easy way for centering, for opening up and for new insight. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions. Here another Promo: You might be interested in Ayurveda Videos, too. These are in German language. But some are very interesting from the point of you of the Visuals: http://ayurveda-video.podspot.de/rss, not the most recent Ayurveda Videos, though.

Charlotta demonstrates how to get into Chakrasana, the Yoga Wheel Posture. No explanations, no sound, no music. Just watch and get inspired! Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video. This here is an English Video Channel. But we know that some of the viewers come from Germany. If you speak German, you might be interested in the Audio Podcast Channel "Vorträge über Yoga und Meditation http://sukadev.podspot.de/rss"

Meditation on the movement of breath in your chest. For opening your heart, developing the feeling of joy and love. This is a mindfulness meditation with effect on Anahata Chakra, your heart center. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions. If you like Mantras, you might want to try out our Mantra mp3 Podcast http://mantra.podspot.de/rss

Twisting Vira Bhadrasana - another Variation. For better flexibility and strength. No explanations - no music. Just for watching. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video. And we have several other Podcasts channels, among them a German Meditation Video Talk Podcast http://yoga-meditation-vortrag.podspot.de

A Breathing exercise to increase your sun energy, to soothen Vata and reduce excess Kapha. This is a simple variation of Surya Bedha. If you know Alternate Nostril Breathing (Anuloma Viloma) you can try out Surya Bedha. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions. We also habe a German Yoga Video Channel http://yoga-video.podspot.de/rss

Develop calmness of mind by this simple meditation exercise: You concentrate on the movement of the breath in your nostrils. According to Hatha Yoga this balances out the sun and moon energies in your system, as these are related to your nostrils. This meditation belongs to the Mindfulness Meditation Techniques form Hatha Yoga system, similar to Sakshi Bhav and Vipassana Meditation. You do not need to know the meaning of these terms - you can just start with the practice, right now, for example... More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

For opening the heart, for joy and strength. Upward Facing Vira Bhadrasana - Yoga Heroe Pose. Silent Movie: No sound, no voice, no explanations. Just watch. And watch carefully. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos can be found at http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Murccha Pranayama is a breathing exercise for calming the mind. It is especially helpful to calm anger and nervousness. Also powerful to control hay fever and other allergies. It reduces access of Pitta Dosha according to Ayurveda. It opens the heart and develops a feeling of joy. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions.

Meditation on the movement of breath in the point between the eye brows. This elevates the mind, gives new energy and develops intuition and insight. According to Hatha Yoga and Kunalini Yoga, this meditation technique activates the Ajna Chakra, the Third Eye, Trikuti. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

An advanced form of Yoga Pranayama for the experienced Hatha Yoga Practioners. Murccha in kombination with Khechari and Mahavedha opens the heart, can develop a feeling of ecstasy. It can be quite powerful - in many ways. Therefore: Be careful when doing this exercise. It is not recommended if you have high blood pressure or neck problems. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions.

Silent Movie. Twisting Vira Bhadrasana - the twisting Heroe Posture. For strengthening your legs. For new energy and inner smile. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

A special Mindfulness Meditation for calming the mind and inner peace. You sit nice and straight and observe the movement of air on your upper lips while you inhale and exhale. You can use this technique for the beginning of you normal meditation - or for calming your mind and enhancing your awareness anytime during the day. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

From Child's Pose to Yoga Headstand, Scorpion and back to the Child's Pose. A more advanced Yoga Sequence. Charlotta demonstrates. No voice, no explanations, no music. You can watch and get inspired. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Observe the movement of breath at the tip of your nose. This mindfulness meditation is very useful to calm the mind and soothe the emotions. Concentration on the tip of the nose is recommended in the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gherandha Samhita. It is easy to practice - and has powerful effects. You can use this technique at the beginning of your normal meditation. You can use it as your main meditation technique. You can also calm your mind at anytime during the day. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

Calm your mind, reduce excess Pitta and develop coolness... With Chandra Bedha Pranayama, a more exotic kind of breathing exercise, used in Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions.

Meditate on the movement of breath while breathing. This Meditation helps you to center yourself. It opens up the Manipura Chakra. According to Kundalini Yoga, Manipura Chakra is the seat of the Fire Energy. This is an easy Meditation Exercise to stimulate the Manipura Chakra. It helps to develop courage, enthusiasm and inner strenght. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into meditation. You can see Tulsi following the meditation instructions.

A little-known Yoga Breathing exercise for opening your heart: Advanced Murccha Pranayama as described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video . Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions.

The Visionary Hero Yoga Pose, also called Virabhadrasana, strengthens your legs and hips, uplifts your spirit, develops will power. Watch carefully - this Video is without sound. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Muktasana, "the liberation posture", is probably the most popular meditation pose. Carlotta demonstrates how you get into Muktasana. Without sound. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Carlotta demonstrates how you can get into Sukhasana, the simple cross-legged position. This is a very easy Meditation pose. Without sound. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Try out different hand and finger positions, Mudras, for meditation. Watch carefully - there is no explanation with this Video. You must be attentive... The position of the hand can have a strong influence on the quality of your meditation. These hand and finger positions are called Mudras. These Mudras can help Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/videooga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Siddhasana, the "Perfect Pose", is a very important Asana (posture) for Meditation. In this Yoga Vidya you can see how you can go into Siddhasana. No sound - silent Yoga Movie. Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Watch how Vira Bhadrasana, Yoga Heroe Pose, is done. Yoga Video no sound - just visual. Vira Bhadrasana is an important Yoga Asana. More Info: Yoga practicioner: Carlotta. Concept, camera: Sukadev. Both Yoga Teachers in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany.

Come to headstand with a simple and effient trick. If you can't do headstand yet, but have a strong and healthy neck, try out this variation to come into Yoga Headstand, Shirshasana, also spelled Sirsasana. Narayani is a 62 year old Yoga teacher and Master. Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg, Germany. Narayani is teaching Yoga Seminars and Teachers Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Germany. http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Yoga Nidra is a special relaxation technique with deep effect on body, energies and mind. Nalini Sahay, direct disciple of Swami Satyananda, guides you through a full Yoga Nidra Practice. Nalini is teaching Yoga Nidra Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Narayani shows you a little trick how you can do Yoga Pigeon Raja Pakotasana in Splits. Of course, you need to be quite flexible to be able to do it. The variation is especially good for all who can do splits but have to work with their backward bends. Narayani is a 62 year old Yoga teacher and Master. She shows that you can even chant Mantras while doing these Hatha Yoga Asanas... Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg, Germany. Narayani is teaching Yoga Seminars and Teachers Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Germany. http://my.yoga-vidya.org