If you can do headstand, it is easier to do the Lotus position there then sitting. 62 year old Narayani explains why and demonstrates how to do Urdhva Padmasana, Headstand in Lotus, also called inverted Lotus Position. It is a more advance Hatha Yoga Asana. You should know the basics of Yoga before trying. Even if you can't try, it is beautiful to watch. Recording in Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg. In the background you can see a mural of the Kundalini Shakti going through the 7 Chakras.

Headstand in Lotus - Urdhva Padmasana

Pincha Mayurasana is a variation of the peacock. Pincha means tail feather. It is also a variation of Vrikshasana, the scorpion. At the end you hear a dog barking - this is Ricky, the dog of Shivakami, co-director of Yoga Vidya Ashram. This Asana is demonstrated by Narayani, a 62 year old Yoga teacher and Master. Recording from Yoga Vidya Ashram Meinberg, Germany. Narayani is teaching Yoga Seminars and Teachers Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Germany. More videos like this can be found in our Yoga Vidya International Yogi Community

Surya Namaskar with Kapalabhati

Progress in an advanced Yoga Asana - Vrischikasana. Narayani shows you how to advance in your scorpion - by using a pillow. This strengthens your core, increases balance and inner poise. More Infos on Scorpion. Narayani is giving Yoga Seminars at Yoga Vidya Germany and in Spain at Sananda Yoga/Yoga Center - Camera: Sukadev Bretz.

Scorpion with a Pillow- Hatha Yoga Asana

Aruna shows you how to do the Royal Cobra: The Hatha Yoga Asana Bhujangasana with the feet touching your head. Sukadev explains a little trick: Seperate the knees quite far - then it will be easy. More photos on Bhujangasana - more Yoga Videos

Royal Cobra - Advanced Yoga Asana Bhujangasana

A Yoga Posture for health of the abdominal organs, for better digestion, for inner surrender and relaxation. Aruna shows you different variations: More advanced as well as beginner's variations of this Hatha Yoga Asana. This Video gives valuable hints for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced student. It is especially helpful for Yoga Teachers who want to see the different variations they can recommend to their students. More on Yoga Mudrasana. More Yoga Videos on the Yoga Vidya Yogi Community / Video. Filmed at Yoga Vidya Germany. Yogini: Aruna Instructor, Camera: Sukadev.

Yoga Mudrasana - Different Variations - Advanced and Beginners

Relax your eyes, prevent headache, get new energy - by doing this simple Yoga exercise, right now, for example. This exercise is easy to do: You rub your palms. Then you put your palms over your eyes and you let the warmth and the energy of your palms relax and recharge your eyes. Do this, especially if you read a lot or sit in front of a computer, smart phone, tablet etc. for long hours. Demonstrated by Aruna. Instruction by Sukadev. Filmed in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Yoga Videos.

Palming your eyes - for relaxation and clarity of mind

Variations of Mayurasana, Yoga Peacock

A little-known Yoga Breathing exercise for opening your heart: Advanced Murccha Pranayama as described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. More Videos on Yoga and Meditation. Sukadev Bretz of Yoga Vidya guides you into this Pranayama. You can see Tulsi following these instructions.

Advanced Murccha Pranayama - for Joy and Peace of Mind

Learn new variations of Anuloma Viloma and Pratiloma Viloma. If you are familiar with the Basic Pranayamas you might want to try out something different. Narayani demonstrates and explains. More Video instructions on Yoga Pranayama on www.yoga-vidya.org

Anuloma and Pratiloma Viloma Variations - Yoga Breathing Exercises