Yoga Practice Video - Yoga Vidya

Narayani shows how you can do Sun Salutation together with Kapalabhati (fast breathing). 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

Simahasana, the Lion, is a combination of Asana, Mudra, Pranayama and Kriya. Narayani explains you the how and why, and demonstrates. You can try along. 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

Pincha Mayurasana is a variation of the peacock. Pincha means tail feather. It is also a variation of Vrikshasana, the scorpion. At the end you hear a dog barking - this is Ricky, the dog of Sukadev and Shivakami, directors of Yoga Vidya Ashram. This Asana is demonstrated by Narayani, 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.

A short Yoga Sequence which you can integrate at the end of the classical Sivananda Yoga Class/Yoga Vidya Class: Mayuri Asana, variation of Peacock - Ustrasana, Camel - Svanasana, Dog Pose - Pada Hastasana, standing forward bend - Tatasana, standing pose. For Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Practicioners. And for Yoga teachers looking for some new variations for Yoga Class.. 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.

Hamsasana, Mayuri Asana and Pincha Mayurasana - three variations to try out for intermediate Yoga Students who want to make progress in their Hatha Yoga Asanas or want to try out something new. Demonstrated by Narayani in Sahasrara Room in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. 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. More on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Try out a small Yoga sequence: Bhujangasana and Svanasana - dog and cobra Hatha Yoga Asana. This sequence develops strength, flexibility and coordination. You can integrate this Yoga sequence in Surya Namaskar or at the beginning of the backward bends. Explained and demonstrated by Narayani in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. 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

Variations of Yoga Eye Exercises: Improve your vision and concentration - and relax you neck at the same time. Try it out - this can develop mental relaxation, and prevent headache. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Meditate on a Rose - a simple way to feel joy and love and fill yourself with positive thoughts and feelings. Guided Meditation by Narayani, Yoga and Meditation Master, Book Author from London. Filmed in Sahasrara Room at Yoga Vidya Germany. http://yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Wonderful demonstration of Sun salutation (Surya Namaskar) with recitation of Surya Mantras. Performed by Narayani, Yoga Master from London. Narayani gives Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya regularly. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Learn new variations of Anuloma Viloma and Pratiloma Viloma. If you are familiar with the Basic Pranayamas you might want to try out something different. Narayani demonstrates and explains. More Video instructions on Yoga Pranayama on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Wonderfully inspiring Words for the Beginning of your meditation. By Narayani, Yoga and Meditation Master from London. More Yoga Videos http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Rest and Relax. Recharge and Rejuvenate. 15 minutes for complete relaxation. This Yoga Relaxation Technique (Shavasana) can be practiced at the end of a Yoga Class. It can also be practiced separately before going to sleep or to relax during the day. This special version of Shavasana is called Classical Yoga Relaxation. It was taught by Swami Vishnu-devananda. It consists of 4 steps: (1) Contraction and letting go (2) Autosuggestion (3) Visualisation (4) Silence . Demonstrated by Atmanshanti, Yoga Teacher and Performance Artist in Germany. Explained by Sukadev of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

The Yoga Bird Asana is a very efficient way to strengthen your back muscles and to give a good massage to your abdominal organs. It is suitable to advanced and beginners students. Highly efficient to prevent back problems! Demonstrated by Atmanshanti, Yoga Teacher and Performance Artist. More Information on Yoga Bird on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Ruecken-stark.html#Vogel

Atmanshanti demonstrates advanced variations of Yoga Mudrasana. For inspiration - and to try it out. You need to have very flexible hips before you try it out. Caution: Trying it without proper guidance can injure your knees. Yoga Mudrasana is a preparation for Pratyahara, control of the senses. More infos http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Yogamudra.html

Energize your Feet, activate Prana, the life force in your legs. These exercises are highly efficient to relax the feet, to get warm feet. This is also practiced in Yoga Therapy to relieve any health problem in your legs. Because this practice activates Prana, the life force, in your feet and legs, it brings healing to the feet, the ankles, the knees and the hips. As there are important reflex points in the feet, this practice as very good effects on your whole body. Demonstrated by David, Yoga Teacher at Yoga Vidya Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html . Explained by Sukadev, founder of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Relax your feet - get wonderful warm feet - with this set of Yoga foot exercises. Try them out - if you want, do it right now. Helpful also for Yoga Teacher who want to add this practice in their Yoga classes. Demonstrated by David, Yoga Teacher at Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html . Explained by Sukadev of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Atmanshanti demonstrates advanced variations of Bhadrasana, the Yoga Butterfly. Bhadrasana helps to open up the hips. Bhadrasana enables you to do Padmasana, the lotus posture, more easily. You should be an advanced student of Yoga before attempting these Asanas. More Infos on Bhadrasana http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Bhadrasana.html

Atmanshanti demonstrates advanced variations of Surya Namaskar, sun salutation. Very beautiful to watch - inspiration for the advanced practicioner. More variations of Surya Namaskar (beginners and advanced) . http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profile/SuryaNamaskarSonnengebet

Practice a gentle variation of Surya Namaskar (sun salutation). Suitable for beginners, for anybody with back problems, even with slipped disk. Suitable also for anybody who is not supposed to do inverted postures. Of course, you should consult a doctor, health practicioner or a qualified Yoga teacher if you have any health problems. Surya Namaskar gives you new energy and strength. Demonstrated by David, Yoga teacher at Yoga Vidya http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english . Text, camera, explanations by Sukadev Bretz, founder of Yoga Vidya Germany. http://my.yoga-vidya.org

One of the most popular Yoga practices in a simple variation suitable for beginners. Even without prior knowledge of Yoga you can try out this exercise if you are in good physical shape. Some minor variations of the classical Surya Namaskar make it possible for nearly everybody to practice to get full benefit. Surya Namaskar is good for your heart, lungs, your whole circulatory system. It gives flexibility and massages the internal organs. It helps to relax and get energy very quickly. There is no exercise with so many benefits as Surya Namaskar. Demonstrated by David, Yoga Teacher at Yoga Vidya http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html. Explained by Sukadev, founder of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Atmanshanti demonstrates Mayurasana the Yoga Peacock in an advanced Asana Variation. This is for advanced Yoga Students who want to try out something new. More information on Mayurasana http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Pfau.html

Try out the Yoga Boat, a variation of Shalabhasana. This Asana can be practiced by Beginners and Advanced. It helps to strengthen the back muscles and gives a good massage to the internal organs. Atmanshanti shows the diagonal boat and the full boat. More Infos on Yoga Boat on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/de/asana/boot.html

A complete Yoga practice in 20 minutes: Pranayama, sun salutation (surya namaskar), 12 basic postures (asanas), final relaxation. For intermediate students who already master the basics. No more excuse for not having time to practice: In 20 minutes you can do so much for yourself! Feel refreshed and energized. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Voice/camera: Sukadev Bretz. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org .Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Develop your mental powers with this 20-minute Yoga Class. Synchronize your Yoga Practice with highly effective affirmations. With dynamic Mantra-Chanting with Gopiji. This Hatha Yoga Class is suited for intermediate and advanced students. Sukadev leads you through the following Hatha Yoga practices: Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), Vira Bhadrasana (heroe pose), Shirshasana (headstand), Garbhasana (child's pose), Paschimotthanasana (forward bend), Bhujangasana (cobra), Anjaneyasana (crescent moon), Kakasana (crow), Shavasana (final relaxation) with affirmation on the mental aspects of the Chakras, Kapalabhati. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Find out your best relaxation Position: Carlotta and Sirkka demonstrate different variations fo Shavasana, the Yoga Relaxation Pose. Try it out, and see which Asana is best for you. If you are a Yoga teacher: Show these variations to your students - in this way everybody can really relax. Whether somebody has back pain, headache or other problems - relaxation is a powerful healing agent. Finding the proper posture for it is essential. More on Yoga, Yoga Video, Yoga Forum, Yoga Blog http://my.yoga-vidya.org - Meet many Yogis and Yoginis from all the continents.

Advanced Variation of Yoga Surya Namaskar - the sun salutation Yoga practice for complete training of body and mind. Carlotta and Sirkka do a wonderful demonstration. Sukadev Bretz gives a short introduction. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english . Music: http://yogihari.com/

Matsyasana, the Yoga fish pose, in different variations for beginner, intermediate and advanced yoga practioners: Find out, which posture is best for you. Carlotta demonstrates the basic Asana, shows variations for hand positions, leg positions, head positions. She shows you how to modify if you have neck or back problems. Sukadev Bretz, director of Yoga Vidya Germany, guides you through these Hatha Yoga Asanas. More infos on international Internet Yoga Community http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Advanced Yoga Partner Asanas: The twin sisters Carlotta and Sirkka show balancing sitting side splits. Get new inspiration for your hatha yoga practice. More on yoga practice on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Develop balance, joy and new energy: Carlotta and Sirrka demonstrate the Tree pose as a partner Asana. More Yoga Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Watch this amazing demonstration of advanced Hatha Yoga Forward Bends. Carlotta demonstrates these Asanas with poise and ease. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Relax your spine, strenghten your back and abdominal muscles. Prevent back problems and feel recharged. 20 minutes of Yoga for beginners and intermediate students. Sukadev of Yoga Vidya guides you through the following Hatha Yoga Exercises: Relaxation, Makarasana (crocodile), Navasana (boat for strengthening the abdomen), supported Sarvangasana (simplified shoulderstand), Matsyasana (fish), Leg stretch, Shalabhasana (bird's pose), Majariasana (cat's pose), Shavasana (final relaxation). Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org .Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Advance in your Yoga practice - or just watch and feel inspired. Carlotta demonstrates Shirshasana and Vrischikasana - Headstand and Scorpion Hatha Yoga Asanas. More Infos on how to do the scorpion with lots of photographs on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Skorpion.html

A complete Yoga practice in 20 minutes: Pranayama, sun salutation (surya namaskar), 12 basic postures (asanas), final relaxation. For intermediate students who already master the basics. No more excuse for not having time to practice: In 20 minutes you can do so much for yourself! Feel refreshed and energized. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Voice/camera: Sukadev Bretz. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org .Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Strengthen and relax your back with different variations of Majariasana - Hatha Yoga Asana "Cat Pose". Try it out - find out what is best for you. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, Yoga therapist and Yoga teacher at Yoga Vidya Germany. More infos on Yoga on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Recharge and relax - 20 minutes of Yoga for intermediate students. Sukadev Bretz leads you into the following exercises: Kapalabhati, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Sarvangasana (shoulderstand), Halasana (plough), Matsyasana (Fish), Ardha Matsyendrasana, final relaxation. Demonstrated by Carlotta, yoga teacher and ayurveda therapist at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

A wealth of Infos for Beginners and Advanced, for Yoga Teachers and Practicioners: Carlotta demonstrates the Hatha Yoga Asana "Ardha Matsyendrasana", the "Spinal Twist". She shows different variations of the hands and legs. Find out how you can adapt your Yoga practice to the needs of your body. Lots of Infos on Yoga on http://my.yoga-vidya.org

A complete Yoga practice in 20 minutes: Pranayama, sun salutation (surya namaskar), 12 basic postures (asanas), final relaxation. For intermediate students who already master the basics. No more excuse for not having time to practice: In 20 minutes you can do so much for yourself! Feel refreshed and energized. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Voice/camera: Sukadev Bretz. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org .Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

No pain - lots of gain: Supported Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and supported Fish (Matsyanaa). Gives you relaxation and inner poise. Especially helpful after a busy day - or inbetween to get new energy. You need a pillow to do these 2 Hatha Yoga Asanas. Best is to do them barefoot, but it works fine even without shoes. Demonstrated by Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of http://www.yoga-vidya.de

Strengthen your back, prevent sciatic pain, stabilize your legs and hips by practising this side variation of Purvotthasana, the inclined plane. More Variations of this Hatha Yoga Asana on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Ebene.html

Develop your mental powers with this 20-minute Yoga Class. Synchronize your Yoga Practice with highly effective affirmations. With dynamic Mantra-Chanting with Gopiji. This Hatha Yoga Class is suited for intermediate and advanced students. Sukadev leads you through the following Hatha Yoga practices: Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), Vira Bhadrasana (heroe pose), Shirshasana (headstand), Garbhasana (child's pose), Paschimotthanasana (forward bend), Bhujangasana (cobra), Anjaneyasana (crescent moon), Kakasana (crow), Shavasana (final relaxation) with affirmation on the mental aspects of the Chakras, Kapalabhati. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

A simple and efficient way to relax your back: Do this simple exercise everyday, for example after getting up or whenever your back feels the need to relax and recharge. This dynamic version of Hatha Yoga Asana "Majariasana", Cat Posture, can be practised alone, or after forward or backward bends in a classical Yoga Class. Demonstrated by Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Yoga for complete beginners. Gentle Yoga Class of 20 minutes. For relaxation, more energy and joy. Relaxation pose: Crocodile Poses to relax the lower back. Shoulder exercises to relax the neck and shoulders. Sitting forward bend for flexibility. Inclined plane for strengthening the back. Spinal twist for good massage of the abdominal organs. Final relaxation to really let go. You will feel full refreshed and recharged. Try it out! Demonstrated by Aruna, instructions by Sukadev Bretz of http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video

Try out different variations of Garbhasana, Yoga Child's Pose. Find out which of these Hatha Yoga Asanas is best for you. Usually child's pose is done before and after headstand, after Yoga backward bends. You can also do Garbhasana during the day whenever your back needs some relaxation and rest. More Videos on Yoga, Meditation, mantras, with Yoga Classes and lectures on http://my.yoga-vidya.org.

Overcome neck problems and headache by strengthening your neck muscles. Simple and highly effective Yoga exercises for prevention and healing. If you have a manifest neck problem, consult your doctor or therapist before. Do these exercises gently in the beginning, do them 1-2 times per week. Increase the intensity gradually, but don't do them every day. Discuss about these and other Yoga practices and questions on Yoga therapy on http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Speaker/camera: Sukadev Bretz . Yogini: Mahashakti . Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Develop your abdominal muscles! Practice different variations of "Navasana", the Yoga boat on your back. Be prepared for a more strenous, but very beneficial Yoga Workout. Practice these exercises at least once a week- your back will be grateful! More on Yoga Exercises for your abs: http://www.yoga-vidya.de/Asana_Uebungsplaene/Bauchmuskel-Uebungen.html . Demonstrated by Yoga Teacher/Yoga Therapist Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya Germany. http://www.yoga-vidya.de

Stretch your back and buttocks - release tensions. This twisting crocodile is a powerful exercise for a healthy back, very good for the internal organs. Sanskrit name of this Hatha Yoga Asana is Nakarasana. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev. More info on Crocodile Variations on http://www.yoga-vidya.de/de/asana/krokodil.html

Strengthen your back, buttocks and legs with this Hatha Yoga Asana Variation of Purvotthasana. Side Inclined Plane on Lower Arms. Discuss about this and other Yoga practices on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/forum

Learn new ways to come into shoulderstand: Use the wall to come gently into the position and to relax with no effort. Suitable especially for anybody overweight, for pregnant women and those who are a little stiffer than others. Demonstrated by Mahashakti, explained by Sukadev Bretz of http://my.yoga-vidya.org

Strengthen your back muscles with this variation of Purvotthasana - Yoga inclined plane. Instead of supporting your weight on the hands as in the basic Yoga posture, you put your weight on your forearms. This strengthens your back muscles to a high degree. Especially recommended if you can't do backward bends or can't put weight on your wrists. Camera/speaker: Sukadev Bretz, model: Mahashakti, yoga teacher and yoga therapist. More infos on Yoga http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html

Relax your back and shoulders. This special variation of the Hatha Yoga Asana Garbhasana is very helpful for some practicioners, not helpful for others. Try it out! Discuss about this and other Yoga Asanas on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/forum . Camera/speaker: Sukadev Bretz, Yoga teacher: Mahashakti