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African Bamiléké Massage | Cameroon
The Bamiléké are a people of Cameroon and parts of Nigeria who migrated to the area between 11th and 14th centuries. Where they came from is rather [ ... ]

Ear Candling Therapy | Technique and Health Benefits
Ear Candling or Ear Coning is a thermal-auricular therapy that uses special ear candles primarily aimed at cleansing the ears. The origins of this ear [ ... ]

Hatha Yoga | The Yoga of Force
Haṭha Yoga is probably the best known type (or modality) of Indian Yoga, and it’s widely popular, not only in India but also across the globe. The [ ... ]

What Are Bandhas and Mudras? | Difference and Similarity
Although Bandhas and Mudras are often mentioned as distinct practices, a Bandha is actually a type of Mudra. Mudras So, let’s start with Mudras. A c [ ... ]

Tibetan Yoga | Tsa Lung Trul Khor
Tibetan Yoga, officially named Tsa Lung Trul Khor, but often called just Trul Khor, is a Yoga practice (or movement practice) with Tantric roots, and [ ... ]

Pada Abhyanga | Indian Ayurvedic Foot Massage
The Pada Abhyanga treatment modality — also known as Padabhyangam — is an Ayurvedic Foot Massage. Pada means “Foot” and Abhyan [ ... ]

Indian Purusartha | The Four Aims of Life
The Hindu concept of Purusarthas (or Purusharthas) outlines the four main goals of life consiting of Kama, Artha, Dharma (Dhamma), and Moksha. The ide [ ... ]

Oil Pulling in Ayurveda | Gandusha and Kavala
Gandusha and Kavala (or Oil Pulling as it’s called in the West) are two distinct activities described as part of the Indian Ayurveda Dinacharya [ ... ]

Jin Shin Jyutsu | Aims and Health Benefits
Although trademarked as Jin Shin Jyutsu® by Mary Burmeister (who learned from Master Jiro Murai), the practice is said to be an ancient healing art. [ ... ]

Sanfutie Herbal Patches | TCM
Sanfutie (Sanfu Tie or San Fu Tie) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment that involves placing small and square medicated herbal patches ( [ ... ]