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Find out about the theory, philosophy and practice of Yoga

Here are a list of yoga essays and articles written by Wirral based yoga teacher, Justine Aldersey-Williams for her British Wheel of Yoga Diploma course. It is advisable to read these articles in order. If you would like to be notified when a new article is posted, please visit the contact page and complete the form to join the mailing list.

 

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Yoga Related Anatomy and Physiology

  1. Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System - find out how stress affect us

    mentally and physically and how yoga can alleviate its effects

     

  2. The Respiratory System - find out what effects yoga has upon internal and external respiration

Hatha Yoga

  1. Theory of the Pranic Body - an introduction to the different aspects of Prana describing the Pancha Vayus or 'five winds'
  2. Hathayogapradipika - a historical background to this classical yoga text expounded by Swatmarama
  3. Nadis, Granthis, Chakras and Kundalini - forms of energy as documented in the HYP (Hathayogapradipika)
  4. Pancha Kosha or Five Sheaths of the Energy Body - a description of the five layers of the Pranic body
  5. Kriyas - find out about kriya, its purpose, methods and precautions
  6. Pranayama - definition, purpose and methodology of breathing technqiues known as pranayama
  7. Mudra and Bandha - historical background and everyday uses of yoga hand positions and energy locks

Yoga Philosophy

  1. Vedanta Philosophy - a brief background of The Upanishads, along with an examination of some of the key themes
  2. Bhagavad Gita - a presentation on Bhakti Yoga - the yoga of devotion
  3. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 1 - an overview of the historical background with links to Samkhyan philosophy
  4. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 2 - a brief summary of the four chapters
  5. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 3 -Kleshas
  6. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 4 - Kriya Yoga
  7. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 5 - Yamas and Niyamas
  8. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Part 6 - Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi, concentration, meditation and absorption

Other Yoga Related Essays

 

  1. Mantra - definition, history and the significance of 'OM'

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