Shashi - Namaste

28/09/2025

Prana & Apana Vayu in Hatha Yoga

1. What are the Vayus?

In yogic philosophy, Prana (life force) moves in the body through five major currents called the Pancha Vayus (five winds). These are energetic directions that govern different functions of the body and mind.

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2. Prana Vayu – The Upward / Inward Energy
• Location: Primarily in the chest, lungs, and heart.
• Direction: Moves upward and inward.
• Function: Governs inhalation, intake of energy, vitality, enthusiasm, and expansion of consciousness.
• Symbolism in Hatha: The energy that lifts us, awakens us, and connects us to higher states.

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3. Apana Vayu – The Downward / Outward Energy
• Location: Lower abdomen, pelvic floor, elimination organs.
• Direction: Moves downward and outward.
• Function: Governs exhalation, elimination, grounding, stability, reproduction, and release of toxins.
• Symbolism in Hatha: The energy that roots us, purifies, and stabilizes our foundation.

22/09/2025

21/09/2025

🪷 Utkatāsana – Chair Pose Benefits

🌿 Physical Benefits
• Strengthens Lower Body – Builds power in quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
• Engages Core & Spine – Activates abdominal muscles and supports spinal stability.
• Improves Posture – Encourages length in the spine and awareness of alignment.
• Tones Ankles & Knees – Strengthens stabilizing muscles around the joints.
• Opens Shoulders & Chest – With arms lifted, expands the upper body and improves mobility.

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🧘 Energetic & Functional Benefits
• Stimulates Heart & Diaphragm – Enhances circulation and breathing capacity.
• Ignites Heat & Energy – Builds internal fire (Agni), supporting detoxification.
• Enhances Stamina & Endurance – Strengthens both physical and mental resilience.
• Improves Balance & Focus – Demands concentration to hold alignment and breath.

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🌸 Therapeutic / Holistic Benefits
• Supports weight management by activating large muscle groups.
• Can relieve flat feet by strengthening arches and ankles.
• Builds confidence and willpower through effort and grounding.
• In subtle anatomy: activates the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus), cultivating determination, inner strength, and transformation.

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⚠️ Contraindications:
• Avoid or modify if you have knee injuries, low back pain, or uncontrolled blood pressure.
• Beginners may practice with a wall behind or a block between thighs for support.

20/09/2025

Parivrtta Anjaneyasana (Revolved Lunge Pose) 🌿

✨ Strengthens legs, glutes, and core
✨ Improves balance and stability
✨ Stimulates digestion and detoxifies internal organs
✨ Enhances spinal flexibility and mobility
✨ Boosts focus and mental clarity

03/09/2025

✨ Hello Beautiful Souls ✨
It’s been a while since I last shared here, and I’m so happy to reconnect with you all 💫

Welcome to our holistic platform — a space where we gather to explore what truly nourishes our mind, body, and soul. 🌿

Here are a few upcoming experiences you might love:

🌊 Sunset Beach Yoga
Every Saturday • 5:00 PM • Kite’s Beach
Flow with the ocean breeze and recharge your spirit.

🌸 One-Day Retreat – UAQ
🗓️ 23rd November
In collaboration with Alex, this day retreat is designed for deep rest, practice, and soulful connection.

🧘 Teach with Confidence – Sri Lanka
🗓️ 29th Nov – 3rd Dec
A 4-day Yoga Alliance–accredited workshop led by Alex Fabbri (ERYT-500, YACEP).
A powerful immersion for teachers ready to elevate their voice and methodology.

If you’d like to experience any of these journeys, kindly reach out 🌟

With love & light,
🤍 Sasika

24/01/2023

Find me on your mat:
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31/12/2022

Yoga will always be transformational, even when it stops
being cool.
VICTORIA MORAN

Find me

Hatha yoga Monday 8.30am (UAE) port saed community park

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Hatha yoga Thursday 8.30UAE ( port saed community park

Hatha yoga Friday 8.30UAE ( port saed community park

Hatha intermediate 10.30(Sl) Microsoft teams) online

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13/12/2022

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12/12/2022

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01/12/2022

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30/11/2022

When you listen to yourself, everything comes naturally. It comes from inside, like a kind of will to do something. Try to be sensitive. That is yoga.” ― Petri Räisänen

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