Guest post by Sivan Goldhirsh Twisting asanas We have in yoga a wonderful classification of asanas (poses) that are twists. These poses, when done mindfully, have a refreshing effect on […]
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In Praise of “The Extended Chair for Yoga”
I love Eyal Shifroni’s new book, The Extended Chair for Yoga! Creative, fun, and accessible for practitioners of all levels, this book allows beginners to learn poses with support and stability. Beginner […]
A Review of the Book: “The Psychophysical Lab” – In Yogabhyasa Magazine (German)
Here is an issue of the Abhyasa Magazine (published in Austria in the German language) which contains a review of Ohad’s and Eyal’s book: The Psychophysical Lab – Yoga Practice […]
What Is So Special About Asana practice?
Everyone who marches on the path of asana practice (the practice of yoga postures or poses) feels that there is something special about this practice, something that affects our entire being on all levels and brings tremendous joy and contentment. So why don’t other sports and activities have the same effects that asana practice has? This short article is one answer to this question.
Virtual Coffee for Confined Yogis With Eyal Shifroni
During our confinement period of Covid-19, this series of conversations with well-known yogis from around the world, aims to focus our minds on the “other aspect of yoga”. How can […]
Interview With Eyal Shifroni in the Polish Magazine Yoga & Ayurveda
Interview with Eyal Shifrpni in the Polish magazine Yoga & Ayurveda
About “The Extended Chair for Yoga (2020)”
What’s new in The Extended Chair for Yoga Since the initial publication of his successful book, A Chair for Yoga, Eyal has discovered many new and exciting ways of using […]
Intention and Attitude: Abhyasa (Practice) & Vairagya (Renunciation)
Our intention and attitude toward our yoga practice are very important – it makes all the difference between doing asanas as gymnastics, or as yoga! Every serious yoga practitioner should go in the twofold path of Abhyasa and Vairagya set out by sage Patanjali.
Eyal Shifroni Talks About His Path in Yoga
In this shirt clip Eyal talks about his 40 years journey in the yogic path.
Awareness of the Breath: The Passive State of Soft Exhalation and Retention
After listing the nine obstacles for the yogic path (in YS I.30), Patanjali mentions a few means for tackling these obstacles. One of them (YS I.34) is an awareness of […]
Workshop with Eyal Shifroni in Novosibirisk, Russia – Students Testimonials
Hanna He is a Guru, and everything is balanced and harmonic about him. And despite the translations everything was clear. Physical body understood everything. And It was incredible to open […]
Attentive Yoga Practice and the Psychophysical Lab
Our intention and attitude toward the practice is very important – it makes all the difference between doing asanas as gymnastics, or as Yoga! One can easily practice yoga as […]