Not exact matches
prAna has another pair
of lined pants I almost got but decided the front pockets wouldn't be
as flattering on me.
As a Stonyfield blogger, I was BEYOND thrilled to hear that Stonyfield is partnering with one
of my favorite natural / organic clothing retailers,
prAna.
The Sanskrit word asana refers to the practice
of the yoga postures and there is plenty
of research now to show that a regular asana (
as well
as pranayama practice — which refers to the movement
of prana, or «lifeforce» through breath control) practice can help to lower blood pressure, increase circulation, ease stress, alleviate the symptoms
of arthritis and osteoporosis, reduce back and joint pain, etc, etc..
If we are sucked dry
of prana — another word for energy — and have blocks throughout the body, the heaviness we feel on the inside will always mirror in our physical world
as extra weight and disorder (such
as debt).
You may find you are most comfortable using a form
of moving meditation such
as the traditional Christian labyrinth walk, Confucian tai chi, or hatha and
prana yoga.
Many types
of yoga can also be considered Vinyasa flows such
as Ashtanga, power yoga, and
prana.
In Tantra, yoga is used
as a daily energy management tool through the control and mastery
of prana (intelligent life force).
As you learn to maintain the shape with less muscular effort, your mind becomes more silent and spacious, and you become much more sensitive and responsive to the movement
of prana within.»
Ayurvedic insights to exercise and creating your optimal body breath practice; opening your subtle body and connecting to the physical body with breath and movement; the power
of pulsation;
prana (vital life force energy)
as your first «meal»
of the day; opening with greater intelligence; getting fit!
The Vis, which may also be understood
as chi or
prana, is our bodies», our communities», and nature's vital force and way
of bringing itself into balance and wellness.
The term is composed
of two parts: «ki» which mean energy and is known
as «
prana» in yoga and Ayurveda and with the Chinese terms Chi or Qi, and «hon» which means basis or foundation.
«
As you inhale you can visualize that you're drawing into yourself unlimited quantities
of prana — pure, healing, cosmic, divine energy,» Karunananda says.
By harnessing our attention to the subtlest details
of our yoga practice whether they be physical alignment, the quality
of breath or the movements
of prana (energy)
as we shift shapes, we train up our awareness skills.
In classes for beginners, poses are held for a short time
as students begin to feel the effects
of prana in the body.
The breath, known
as «
prana» in Sanskrit can be exercised to channelize it towards optimum benefit
of the mind, body and soul.
This connecting force has been referred to
as prana, chi, aura, orgone and in the Bible
as «The Body
of Light».
Energy, also known
as prana or chi, is always present, yet can become imbalanced, stuck or drained according to our lifestyle, diet, thoughts, emotions or state
of health.
Review the three - part yogic breath and remind students that the word pranayama means control
of the breath
as well
as the control and extension
of prana, the subtle life force that circulates throughout all
of the koshas.
Reiki means Universal Life Force — which can be described
as «ki», «chi» or
prana... the healing energy
of the universe or the foundation
of all life.
This text elucidates the entire science
of hatha yoga (asana, pranayama, shatkarma, mudra and bandha)
as it was conceived and practised not only for healthand fitness but for awakening the vital energies:
pranas, chakras and kundalini shakti.It points out that hatha yoga is not just a physical practice but a process
of cellular transmutation from gross to subtle to divine.Thus hatha yoga was considered to be the foundation
of all higher yogas.
Ultimately, the purpose
of asana is to move the life force (
prana) into different parts
of the human system via the energy channels (nadis), using breath
as a vehicle.
I am sure all
of prAna's jeans are just
as comfy though.
Experience the transformative infuence
of being in «Ahu Pohaku Ho'omluhia», the «Place
of Healing Stones»
as you practice yoga arts
of meditation, pranayama, asana, and
prana danda yoga with your retreat leader, Amy Valdez, 500 E-YRT and teacher
of 10 years in California.