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Soham Yoga School Blog does not only bring an exceptional level of knowledge to readers but also provides helpful advice as well as inspiration, which will help lots of people move along their paths of yoga.

When someone’s mind is inclined to expand practice with the help of profession-specific training, nutritional workshops seawards, or just to have well-being in their life, they will find everything under a single roof here with a high degree of convenience and ease. By colouring in the hues of every facility found out there, Soham Yoga School Blog is constantly taking care that every individual has the required tools accessible at hand to help them on their path toward mindfulness and wellness; so, it is all in all a perfect guide for whoever would embrace the idea of yoga sans-holistic well-being.

Rajkapotasana (Pigeon Pose) How to Do It, Its Benefits, and Contraindications and Modifications

Rajakapotasana, also known as King’s Pigeon Pose, is a popular and highly practiced yoga asana. It is known for its effectiveness in improving flexibility, strength, balance, and joint health. This complete guide provides the steps to practice Rajakapotasana with correct alignment. It also explains the specific benefits, cautions, contraindications, and modifications. These adjustments cater to the needs of practitioners at different levels. Read more to enhance your understanding and practice of this powerful pose. Read More…

Pranamasana: Introduction, Benefits, Contraindications and Modifications

Pranamasana (The Prayer Pose) is a simple yet powerful yoga posture that encapsulates gratitude, humility and inner equilibrium. Often employed as the starting position in various yoga sequences (like Surya Namaskar), this pose connects the mind and body and promotes both physical and emotional harmony. Its grounding helps calm the mind, align the spine, and foster mindfulness. Read More…

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Steps, Benefits, Contraindications, and Modifications

Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana Steps, Benefits, Contraindications and Modifications in Detail First of all, let us understand what is Bhujangasana. Bhujangasana, quite a simple but still effective pose of yoga, also known as Cobra Pose represents a backward bend in yoga practice. It is most recommended during the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) sequence as it helps in strengthening the spine and opening the chest. Read More

Salabhasana (Locust Pose): Benefits, Steps, and Modifications

Salabhasana (Locust Pose) or back strengthen pose which also hits glutes and core. Derived from the Sanskrit word Salabha meaning locust, this pose looks a lot like said insect as you stretch upwards off of the ground. This pose keeps practitioners face down and focused on lift off their chest and legs & arms off of the ground to strengthen spine, posture work and flexibility. Salabhasana is ideal for back pain relief, core strengthening and overall stability. Read More

Shatkarma: The Ancient Yogic Cleansing Techniques That Transform Your Practice

Shatkarma (or Shatkriya) is a Sanskrit term which means “six actions” or “six activities”. What’s their aim? To cleanse the body’s internal systems — physically, energetically, and mentally — in order for your prana (vital energy) to circulate freely.

These techniques might appear unusual or even intense at first, but once experienced, most students feel a powerful shift — like hitting a reset button from the inside out. Read More

Neti: The Ancient Yogic Nasal Cleansing Technique for Health & Clarity

Drawing on the classical knowledge of Hatha Yoga, Neti is one of the six powerful Shatkarmas (yogic cleansing) practises employed for internal cleansing and energetic balance.

A traditional nasal cleansing method, neti gently removes toxins from the sinuses, promotes freer breathing, and prepares the body and mind for more deep exercises like pranayama and meditation……. Read More

Deep study of the yogic cleaning ritual known as dhauti

Deep study of the yogic cleaning ritual known as dhauti Shatkarma in yoga is the six main cleansing methods meant to purify the body and ready it for more advanced spiritual activities. Among these, Dhauti is among the most complex and deep purifying techniques aimed at cleaning the gastrointestinal system and surrounding regions.……. Read More