Articles

In this section you will find a growing list of articles on a wide range of yoga related topics.

Infinite Light Yoga

• Coronavirus Guidelines
• Infinite Light Yoga Class Guidelines
• What is Infinite Light Yoga?
• About Infinite Light Yoga Classes
• What you Should Expect from Yoga Classes
• Hesitant to Try Yoga
• Transform Your Life with Yoga!
• The Infinite Light Yoga Logo
• Yoga, Wellness and Self Discovery, part 1
• Yoga, Wellness and Self Discovery, part 2: Meditation
• Yoga, Wellness and Self Discovery, part 3: Yoga Postures
• Yoga, Wellness and Self Discovery, part 4: Breathing
• Yoga, Wellness and Self Discovery, part 5: Relaxation

Health and Wellness

• Heart Health and the Benefits of Yoga
• Yoga, Wellness, and Self-Discovery
• Yoga: How it Helps You to Feel Better
• Yoga, Health and Wellbeing
• Stress Management
• 77 Suprising Health Benefits of Yoga
• Yoga for Cyclists
• Yoga for Runners
• Why Every Athlete Should Practice Yoga

Breathing and Yoga (Pranayama)

• Breathing and Yoga
• The Three Bodies and the Five Vayus
• Change Your Breath Change Your Life

Meditation

About Meditation

• Meditation “Dhyana”
• Meditation and Psychological Freedom

Types of Meditation

• Meditation Using a Mantra
• Meditation Using Breath Awareness
• Meditation Using Pranayama

Meditation Practices

• Parvatasana Meditation
• Loving Kindness Meditation
• Chakra Awareness Meditation
• Trataka Meditation
• Simple Mantra Meditation

Chakras

• The Seven Chakras
• Chakras: Sounds and Colors
• Chakras: Developmental Stages
• Chakra Reference Chart
• Chakra Awareness Meditation

Yoga Nidra (Relaxation)

• How to Practice Yoga Nidra

Bandhas and Kumbhakas

• The Three Bandhas

Women and Yoga

• Yoga and Women’s Life Cycles
• Yoga and Menstruation
• Yoga and the Reproductive System
• Yoga and Fertility
• Prenatal Yoga Classes

Yogic Philosophy

• What is “AUM or OM” and What Does it Mean?
• What is Namaste?
• The Passing of Time
• There is Always a Reason Why (The cracked pot story)

Kripalu Center Teachings

• Swami Kripalu’s Inspiration for Yoga Teachers
• Contemplating Yoga
• Developing the Witness on the Mat
• Holding the Posture the Kripalu Way
• How to Love Yourself: The Art of Kripalu Yoga
• Kripalu Yoga: Metaphor for Life
• The Art of Witnessing Experience
• Your Body is the Doorway to Freedom

Great Articles by Gurani Anjali

• The Mind is Like a Still Lake
• Maya (Illusion),  Duality, and Unity
• Self-Study – Svadhyaya
• The Game is Still  On
• Kriya Yoga
• Leaving the Body
• Liberation (Moksha)
• Life in Reality is Always Now
• Cause and Effect
• To Be Like a Child
• On Meditation