Benefits of walking backwards

Ayurveda-Compendium Benefits of walking backwards

Walking backwards, also known as retro walking, might seem unconventional, but it’s gaining recognition as a powerful addition to fitness routines. This simple yet effective exercise can enhance balance, strengthen muscles that are often neglected, and even improve mental focus. Whether you’re looking to diversify your workout or rehabilitate from an injury, incorporating backward walking into your routine can offer surprising benefits.

Unlock the energy of your Chakras

Ayurveda-Compendium Unlock the energy of your Chakras

With the current scenario of hyperconnection with the world and excessive information consumption, we are increasingly disconnected from ourselves. This leads to a series of health problems, such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety. But did you know that there is a powerful tool inside you that can help you connect to a reservoir of energy, calm, and clarity? This tool is your chakras – energy centers in your body, unlock the energy of your Chakras for a more balanced life.

Discover the Calming Power of Bhramari Pranayama

Ayurveda-Compendium Discover the Calming Power of Bhramari Pranayama

Bhramari is a Pranayama with calming power to instantly relax your mind. The word “Bhramari” comes from bee, and this practice involves creating a gentle vibration in your body, mimicking the humming sound of a bee, which brings a sense of tranquility and mental clarity. To see a demonstration, watch the video below from our […]

The eight steps of Ashtanga Yoga

Ayurveda-Compendium The eight steps of Ashtanga Yoga

Today, we’ll talk about the origins of Ashtanga Yoga and the eight steps that make up this holistic yoga practice. This is an introductory article, where each of the steps can be explored in greater depth. Ashtanga Yoga was brought to the Western world by the revered sage Patanjali. Moreover, the term ‘Ashtanga’ in Sanskrit translates to ‘eight-limbed,’ referring to the eight steps that guide practitioners towards spiritual enlightenment and physical well-being.

Guru Purnima Day

Ayurveda-Compendium Guru Purnima Day

Guru Purnima day is a very important day for the world of meditation. Because on that day we connect with a master, if there is one. If you don’t have a Guru, is a day to connect with the universe.

Balance your energy in 5 minutes with Nadi Shodhan Pranayama

Photo of a man sitting cross-legged, with his hands on his feet. Next to the image there are the texts: "Nadi Shodhan Pranayama", "purifies the subtle energy channels" in Spanish. The background of the image is green.

Nadi Shodhan is one of the most important Pranayama, by practicing it daily for five minutes you can balance your energy.

Nadi Shodhan is a Pranayama similar to Anulom Vilom, which we have already taught here. The difference between them is very small and both are very easy to do and learn.

‘Nadi’ is all the veins we have in our body and ‘Shodhan’ means cleansing and purification, therefore Nadi Shodhan means cleansing the veins.

It is important to understand that for Yoga there are three channels that are super important: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The channel called Ida represents the left side, its entrance is the left nostril. Pingala represents the right side and in the center we have Sushumna.

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