What's all this about yoga?

I'm happy whit the translation to English of my book "¿Qué es eso del yoga?". Thanks to Babelcube and to Nadia Hleb, the main translator. The book is an informative essay about yoga, from a Western and modern point of view, keeping in mind our main concerns in life. The book is avaialble in the principal markets like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play... ...

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ABS ROUTINE (10 minutes)

Here is a very simple routine to strengthen the core and lower back, from a yogic perspective. Is very important to work this area, not only for aesthetic reasons (flat abdomen, six pack abs), but also and especially for health reasons. Lower back and abdomen keep the spine straight and are the source of our locomotive action.  There is one thing that many people do not know: that many backaches are caused by lack of tone in the abdomen,...

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What can do yoga for you?

The philosophy of this yoga is: "Just add to your life what you need". Don’t remove anything, don’t go somewhere else, don’t look for an utopia... Just add what it lacks. What do you need? A little bit of peace? Add it. What do you need? A little bit of vitality? Add it. What do you need? A little bit of exercise? Add it. What do you need? A little bit of flexibility?Add it. What do you need? A little bit of concentration? Add it. What...

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YOGA FOR BEGINNERS - Free course

Here is an introductory course of 17 hatha yoga lessons. It is a very basic course, but complete and safety to start with the practice of yoga. If you've practiced yoga before, do not underestimate these lessons, as they contain the basis for future more advanced practices. It's available also in book (kindle and paperback). It is a simple and affordable course designed under the Kaizen method that anyone can do at home without complications. The...

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CHATURANGA DANDASANA to strengthen arms

Chaturanga dandasana is a technique to strengthen arms, chest and core. You can do it static or dynamic (yogic push ups). Chaturanga means "four members" and danda means "stick". We remain as a horizontal stick supported at 4 points (2 hands and 2 feet). It's a hard stance, but gives great strength. TECHNIQUE We get in horizontal, as if we were to do a push up, with the toes flat on the floor and hands at shoulder width. Inhale and slowly...

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SUN SALUTATION, step by step

Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit, is a combination of 12 yoga asanas coordinated with breathing in a fluid rhythm.  Animation of Sun Salutation  Benefits: It is one of the most complete exercises that I know: Develops basic physical abilities: strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination and balance.  Good cardiovascular workout. Trains the respiratory muscles and concentration. Cautions:   ...

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Morning yoga routine (5 minutes)

In yoga, like most things in life, the key to success lies in routines. It's easy to start practicing, but success lies in the acquisition of routines easy to follow. It is best little work continued over time than long sessions with little continuity.  Explanation video of the routine The routines are the key because they generate habits, and once an habit is generated, we have advanced a lot in the way. Habits are indicators of success. It...

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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

The position of the "Seated Forward Bend" (Paschimottanasana), is one of the most important, known and effective yoga asanas. It is similar to the position of padahastasana but is done sitting on the floor. Stretches your entire back, it has a very beneficial effect on the abdomen and internal organs (due to the pressure of the position if accompanied with abdominal breathing), and is one of the more conducive asanas to develop body awareness. Technique:  1....

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