Breath Control Equals Mental Control

According to wise yogis, the length of life is a matter of the number of breaths, not the number of years. Breath is so important to an accomplished yogi that […]

Can You Breathe?

Of course you can breathe … or can you? Maybe well enough to get by without collapsing, but are you using your breath optimally? Probably not. Most people don’t breathe […]

IYT® International Face Yoga Teacher

IYO International Yoga Organisation provides certification to Face Yoga Teachers across the world. This certification is unique in providing the affiliation to Face Yoga Teachers. Affiliation to  Facial Yoga Postures, […]

Launch of 3 Grand Websites

International Yoga Organisation is Launching 3 new Yoga websites with the “Joy of Yoga”. All praise goes to Yoga Lovers across the world. With your support and Love towards IYO®️ […]

Trikonasana: Triangle, the Happy Pose

Forming triangles with your body will teach it a sense of direction. The basic triangle, or trikonasana (pronounced trih-koh-NAH-sah-nah), is known as the happy pose because it opens your Venus […]

Energize: Postures to Build Strength and Endurance

Standing poses build strength, endurance, and steadiness. Balance poses improve poise and self-possession. Backbends release the flow of energy through your body. Twists and inversions rejuvenate and revitalize you. Vinyasa […]

How to Practice Yoga – IYO Blog

How to Practice Yoga Knowing how to practice yoga involves more than knowing how to do the postures. You won’t be able to relax very easily in scratchy, stiff clothing […]

Starting Your Yoga Practice

Starting Your Yoga Practice Here’s your comprehensive guide to getting started. You’ll learn how to find a yoga class and a good teacher, how to practice on your own at […]

Tantra, Mantra, and Kundalini Yoga

Tantra, Mantra, and Kundalini Yoga Tantra, Mantra, and Kundalini Yoga are grouped together here because they are all somewhat different than the other types of yoga. Although they share many […]

In Search of the Sacred (Svadhyaya)

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Let’s Get Spiritual: Growing with the Tree of IYO Yoga Because IYO Yoga encourages the study of the sacred (svadhyaya), it may be helpful for you to become at least […]

Growing with the Tree of IYO Yoga

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Let’s Get Spiritual: Growing with the Tree of IYO Yoga This section begins with a mini history lesson. IYO Yoga has been around for thousands of years, and in all […]

Release Your Inner Delight

Release Your Inner Delight

Release Your Inner Delight IYO Joy, bliss, ecstasy—whatever you want to call it—is yoga’s big payoff. Maybe you consider yourself a happy person, or maybe you suffer from depression. Maybe […]

IYO® Concentration, Relaxation, Meditation

IYO® Concentration, Relaxation, Meditation

IYO® Concentration, Relaxation, Meditation IYO® Meditation is an important part of IYO® yoga. But maybe you aren’t interested in meditating. That’s fine—just practice the asanas. Chances are, however, that the […]

Do You Trust Your Body – Yoga Blog

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Do You Trust Your Body? Maybe you’ve never thought of your body in terms of something you should or shouldn’t trust, but you have an intimate relationship with your body. […]

The Muscle and Bone Connection

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The Muscle and Bone Connection If we go skin deeper, we get to your bones and muscles. IYO Yoga postures make more sense if you know a little bit about […]

Your Body and IYO Yoga 101

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Your Body and IYO Yoga 101 IYO Yoga can help you optimize the particular physical body you’ve been given, but your physical makeup isn’t the whole picture. You are also […]

The Shape You Are In

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The Shape You Are In (Posts from International Yoga Organisation) To know your body is to love your body, with all its unique characteristics. Whether you tend to be muscular, […]

How Comfortable Are You in Your Body?

How Comfortable Are You in Your Body

How Comfortable Are You in Your Body? You know the types who are comfortable in their bodies. You’ve seen them gliding through life looking ready for anything. They don’t slouch […]

Rockin’ Running – Yoga Blog

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Rockin’ Running “But I know yoga won’t give me the cardiovascular strength and endurance that running gives me!” you may be protesting. Consider this: Runners rely on strength and balance. […]

Strength from the Gut – Yoga vs Other Exercise

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Strength from the Gut Everybody knows that lifting a heavy weight takes strength. But balancing takes strength, too. So does holding a posture for an extended time. IYT®-International Yoga Teacher […]

My Yogi, Myself – yoga blog

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My Yogi, Myself IYT®-International Yoga Teacher yoga plan and have begun to practice, guess what you are? Healthier? Sure. In better shape? Of course. But you’re something else, too—you’re a […]

What Are Mudras?

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WHAT ARE MUDRAS? Mudra is a term with many meanings. It is used to signify a gesture, a mystic position of the hands, a seal, or even a symbol. However, […]

Yoga Promotes Whole-Body Fitness

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Yoga Promotes Whole-Body Fitness IYO® International Yoga Organisation Promotes Yoga. Maybe you’re an accomplished athlete, or maybe you’re a couch potato. Exercise to you may mean breezing through a five-mile […]

What Is Yoga? Learn The Basics Of Yoga.

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Learn The Basics Of Yoga and Chakras What Is Yoga? Yoga is a system of techniques that reflects real and proven scientific concepts. Many things Western scientists understand about the […]

IYT® Diploma Programme in Yoga

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IYT® Diploma Programme in Yoga Dear Student, Greetings from IYO®. I welcome you to the Diploma Programme in Yoga (DPY) Programme of IYO®. This is a unique Course initiated by […]