Yoga Yangchen

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend)

“When I practice, I am a philosopher.
When I teach, I am a scientist.
When I demonstrate, I am an artist.”

Asanas, one of yoga’s most significant tools, help the sincere student develop physically and spiritually. The ancient sages believed that if you put your whole heart into your practice, you become a master of your circumstances and time.

Flying Crow Pose to Hurdler Pose transition.

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Everything in the universe is evolving, even the rocks. If there is metamorphosis in every part of creation, why shouldn’t man’s consciousness also undergo this state of metamorphosis? Transformation is a scientific fact.
It is not a philosophy, faith or creed. It is the path of evolution, and it gives meaning to life. This physical body constantly undergoes various processes of transformation, which affect each and every molecule of its material substance.
Now people have begun to realize that matter in its ultimate form is energy. Therefore, we will have to re-analyze and redefine what the body is and how far this transformation can be effected. Can the body be turned into light particles? Think about it in terms of science, not in terms of faith or beliefs that you have had (or not had) up until now.
If this body can undergo a state of metamorphosis, then what is the way? The answer is yoga. Through the processes of yoga the body is rendered so subtle and pure that it is transformed into a yogic body which is unaffected by old age and disease.

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All matter in this creation is alive. This is the first point. It is also conscious. This is the second point. Therefore, everything has potential consciousness and everything is alive.

Tripod Headstand to Crane Pose to Eight Angle Pose to Hurdler’s Pose.

The practice of yoga aims at overcoming the limitations of the body. Yoga teaches us that the goal of every individual’s life is to take the inner journey to the soul. Yoga offers both the goal and the means to reach it.

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Headstand to Pincha transition

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Bhutan is the perfect place to hold yoga and mindfulness meditation retreats. This unique Buddhist kingdom in the mighty Himalayas has majestic mountains dotted with monasteries and lush valleys with winding rivers. The all-present prayer flags have prayers for all sentient beings carried along by a refreshing breeze while monks are chanting their mantras.

Bhutan is a one-of-a-kind wellbeing destination.

I would like to invite you all, wherever in the world you may be from, to come visit Bhutan and experience the true essence of yoga and meditation practices.

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Yoga is not just an exercise. It is a mindfulness movement of the physical body with breath awareness and a focused gaze.

It requires mindfulness, body movement, breath awareness, and a focused point of concentration. Movement, breath, and a focused point have to connect while practicing asanas.

Through this yoga practice, it prepares our bodies for mindful meditation.

Maintaining balance is not only about staying perfectly still physically. It’s about recognizing your nature of mind and breath. What kind of emotions (joy, sadness, anger, frustration) are you feeling when you are in this pose? How is your breath (fast, shallow, slow, or deep)?

The practitioners have to become aware of all the qualities mentioned above.

If you are feeling frustrated when you are holding the pose for certain periods of time, you should immediately come off the pose and relax. Why would you want that energy to get into you?

The goal of yoga is to bring calmness and joyfulness, not anger and frustration.

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Backends or deep backbends activate the sympathetic nervous system; when SNS is activated, prana (life force or energy) and blood flow increase. That’s how it warms up our bodies.

More backbends during the winter. Backends and balancing backends activate the sympathetic nervous system; when SNS is activated, prana (life force/energy) and blood flow increase. That’s how it warms up our bodies.

I guide my students into the deep back bends. For this drop back to the wheel and coming up, one should have strong legs, good dorsal openings, chest openings, and shoulder girdle openings.

Tecaher should know and guide your students only if they are ready to perform the asanas.

Prasarita Padottanasana C

“Living in Harmony.”
Kindly watch the full video on the Yoga Yangchen YouTube channel.

A short documentary, Living in Harmony. The Story of Yoga Yangchen, is now out on the Yoga Yangchen YouTube channel.
A film by was created in February 2023.

The first yoga sutra says “Atha Yoga Anushasanam.” (Now, the discipline of yoga begins)
It directly translates: Now is a good time to learn yoga if you are self-disciplined.

During my 300hrs Teacher Training course in Rishikul Yogshala, Rishikesh, in 2022 under the guidance of ji in the anatomy class.

I look forward to learning more from you again.

Kapotasana is an invigorating pose. It is a deep backbend pose, and it is appropriate for advanced practitioners only.

Compassion is the cornerstone principle in all of yoga.

According to the Yoga Sutras, cultivating compassion is part of the journey toward the “pacification of consciousness.”.

This sutra advises us to cultivate love for those who are happy, compassion for those who are suffering, joy for those who are virtuous, and equanimity for those who make mistakes.

Morning yoga practice with my adopted dog Courage 🧘🏻‍♀️🐕🐾🤍

How to start a yoga practice?