Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi

Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi

A Life of Yoga

A Life of Yoga

Calm your mind, hone your body.


As we sat down with Marleni – both a yoga teacher and student for life – we were mesmerized by her positive energy and passion for the practice of yoga. She kept on reciting quotes from the book “Light on Yoga” by B.K.S. Iyengar, telling us it was her yoga bible.

“The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’ meaning to bind, join, attach and yoke, to direct and concentrate one’s attention on, to use and apply. It means the discipline of the intellect, the mind and the emotions, and the will. A poise of the soul which enables one to look at life in all aspects evenly.”

Modern yoga derives from the ancient 6,000-year-old practice of Hatha yoga in India. Hatha is the mother of yoga and it focuses on the structure of alignment in the body parts and feeling the connection of the body and the soul. All other types of yoga fall under it, including vinyasa, ashtanga, bikram and restorative yoga.

Benefits of Yoga

The Flow

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Cow Pose (Bitilasana) & Cat pose (Marjaryasana)

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana)

Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)

Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)

Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

Strengthens knees and thighs while stretches hips, hamstrings, calves (it is safer to practice it with slightly bent knees).

Standing Forward Fold
Standing Forward Fold

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Instagram: yogawithmarleni


Share:

facebook linkedin telegram whatsapp

Keep Exploring

About

Over 20,000 Join 2024 Riyadh Marathon Organized by Saudi Sports for All Federation

By Hajer Al Alwan
About

NH Collection Dubai The Palm Introduces Exquisite Serviced Apartments

By Hajer Al Alwan
About

Saudi Games Prepare For an Athletic Showcase With 31 Venues Ready for Competitors

By Hajer Al Alwan
Explore

Technogym and Habitas AlUla offer a unique wellness experience in an ancient oasis.

By Hajer Al Alwan