Introduction to Namaste Yoga

Posted on August 27, 2007 in Latest News

‘Namaste’ is the traditional Indian way to greet a person and show respect to him. ‘Nama’ stands for ‘bow’, ‘as’ stands for ‘I’ and ‘te’ stands for ‘you’. Therefore, namaste means ‘I bow to you’. Yoga meditation technique that is based on this concept of reverence and respect to others is called ‘Namaste Yoga’.

Namaste Yoga is based on Hatha Vinyasa style of yoga. This meditation technique also has its roots in the Thai methods.

Namaste is said by putting your hands together at the heart chakra and bowing the head. It is also done with the hands folded in front of the third eye, bowing the head and then bringing the hands down to the heart. Namaste yoga is based on these hand postures.

Ideally, namaste yoga is done at the beginning and the end of the yoga session. When it is done at the beginning of the yoga session it opens up an individual’s perspective, teaches reverence and peaceful approach to yoga. And, when it is performed at the end of the yoga session it strengthens the already peaceful mind of the individual.

In combination with other yoga techniques, Namaste Yoga brings lot many benefits to an individual.

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