Yog Niketan Dham

Pranic Healing

What is Pranic Healing? Pranic healing is an ancient technique used to heal various aspects of the body, including the physical, mental, pranic, astral, and bliss bodies.  The word “pranic” originates from the Sanskrit word “Prana,” meaning vital force or life. Therefore, Prana holds a profound significance in Indian civilization, being deeply intertwined with life. India has practised Prana […]

Maha Bandha

What is Maha Bandha? Maha Bandha in yoga comes from the Sanskrit language. Maha means great, and Bandha stands for a Lock. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes Bandha as a mandatory daily practice for attaining the highest level of Yogic life. It is a sequence of three Bandhas: Mool Bandha (root locking), Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal

Astavakrasana

Astavakrasana or the Eight-Angle Pose Astavakrasana, or the Eight-Angle pose, was named after a noble Yogi Ashtavakra. The eight-angle pose is primarily practiced in Hatha yoga.  In Sanskrit, Ashta means eight, and Vakra means bends. Ashtvakra means eight turns. A magical energy is released after practicing the Astavakrasana. What is the story of Astavakrasana Pose? Astavakra was the son