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Frequently Asked Questions: Yogic and Technical
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to help you get started at YogaUniverse and ensure that you have a great experience with us. We cover everthing from keeping your lower back safe and comfortable while doing your yoga practice to how to get your computer to play videos even more smoothly in the technical FAQ section! If you have any questions that are not addresses here please feel free to email us at Contact Us. Namaste!
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Yoga pranic locks: Bandhas
Q: What are 'bandhas' and how are they used in yoga and yoga practice? Mula Bandha (root lock) this is lifting the pelvic floor or perineum, the muscular tissue between the anus and genitals. Uddiayana bandha (flying-up lock) this is the contraction from the anus to the diaphragm. . . . keep reading
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Daily Yoga and Yoga Retreats
Q: I am thinking of doing a spiritual/yoga retreat. Are there any recommendations that you have or requirements the retreat should meet? I am a great proponent of retreats and have taken several 'spiritual' retreats--including but not limited to a 30-day full day yoga teacher training retreat that emphasized personal growth, a beautiful retreat in a . . . keep reading
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Yoga Practice and My Ego
Q: When I am doing yoga in a yoga class I find that my ego and/or insecurities sometimes come up and drive me to push harder in my postures. What is the best way to deal with this? And conversely, when I am at home doing yoga how do I, without those outward stimuli, stay focused and present in my practice? Your yoga practice is for you. It is a non-competitive practice and this is a great opportunity for you to work on this topic. . . . keep reading
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What is "pranayama" and specifically, what is "kabalabiti" breathing?
Q: What is "kabalabiti breath"? What does it do for me? Is it the same as "bellows breath"? A: Kabalabati, bellows breath, and bastrika breath are all types of breathwork that are invigorating and energizing in the body, mind and spirit. The intentions of these breathwork exercises is different that that of relaxing breathwork techniques like alternate nostril breathing--which uses breath retention and longer exhales to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and calm the mind and the body. . . . keep reading
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Yoga Postures and my Lower back
Q: My lower back hurts when I do a Bridge pose (Setubandhasana) I really like this pose, what can I do to to keep doing this pose without pain? Bridge pose can compress the lower back where the vertebrae meet to sacrum if not done correctly. This cannot only be uncomfortable but bad for the lower back in the long run as we age. Done properly Bridge is a great pose for opening the lower . . . keep reading
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Should I Always go "Deeper" in my yoga practice?
Q: I hear yoga teachers, both on videos and in classes, encouraging students to "go deeper". What exactly does this mean and should I always be reaching to do this? If not, how do I determine when I should? A: First check in with yourself on 'why' you would be going deeper. . . . keep reading
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