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According to Ayurveda – Yoga mudras have special significance, Hand Mudras are considered healing hand techniques for curing many diseases. The Sanskrit word mudra means body gestures (body configuration) or tendency. In this article, we will see a detail explanation about the Apna mudra and why it is important, benefits of Apna mudra and how […]
Chaturanga Dandasana which means “four-limbed staff pose” is central to the Ashtanga, vinyasa, and power yoga. The pose is a beginner level balancing pose in which the body should be parallel to the ground is supported by the toes and palms, with elbows at a right angle. It is also important in Sun-Salutation (Surya Namaskar) […]
Garudasana is a standing, balancing pose for beginners that stretches the entire body while wrapping together the hands and legs. The intense twisting improves the blood circulation and releases the body from stress, tension and strain. Garudasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Garudasana (gah-rue-DAHS-anna ) Meaning ‘Garuda’ = “eagle,‘asana‘ =‘pose’ Pose Type Standing, balancing pose Pose Level […]
The Akash Mudra is a yoga mudra that is believed to enhance the space element (akash) within the body according to traditional Indian philosophy. The term “mudra” generally refers to symbolic hand gestures used in yoga and meditation practices. In Sanskrit, “Akash” means “sky” or “space,” and this mudra is thought to help connect with […]
Skandasana (Side Lunge Pose) is a part of hip-opening yoga. In Skandasana, the body weight comes on one bent leg and the opposite leg is freely extended to the sides. The first time you try Skandasana, it can be difficult. However, with a little practice anyone can master this asana in a few days. Skandasana […]
Pincha Mayurasana is an advance level forearm standing pose that imitating a peacock spanning its feather out. In this whole body weight is supported on forearms. Pincha Mayurasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Pincha Mayurasana(PIN-chuh my-YUR-AH-sah-nah) Meaning Pincha = featheredMayur = Peacock Asana = pose Pose Type Inversion stretching Pose Level Advanced pose Style of yoga Hatha Yoga Other Names Forearm balance […]
Krounchasana is an advanced seating posture that is similar to Paschimottasana but also Involving the elements of Ardha virasana and Janu sirsasana. Krounchasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Krounchasana(crown-CHAHS-ah-nuh) Meaning krouncha‘ = ‘heron’ ‘asana‘ = ‘pose’ Pose Type Seating Pose Pose Level Advanced level asana Style of yoga Ashtanga Yoga Other Names Heron pose, Mount Krauncha Stretches Leg muscles Strengthening […]
Shashankasana (Rabbit Pose) is one of the easiest poses of Hatha Yoga posture, It is a wonderful setting forwards bending posture. This dynamic forward-bending posture stretches the entire spine especially the lower back, and upper torso gently, so it is a boon for back pain problems Shashankasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Shashankasana (shuh-SHUN-kuh-suh-nu) Meaning ‘Shashank‘ means […]
Paschim Namaskarasana or Reverse Prayer Pose is an intermediate position for the hands in a standing or sitting Yoga posture. This is considered a warm-up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. Reverse Prayer Pose is a great pose with tight wrists and forearms into a position that you don’t take […]
Pavanamuktasana is a reclined posture that helps to release digestive gases from the intestine and stomach with great ease. When we eat food the digestion process of the body broke down food into a small piece, the end result of the digestion process produced hydrogen, methane kind of unwanted gases. In getting these unwanted gases out […]
Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose), referred to as the Fierce Angle Pose, is an beginner-friendly standing level yoga pose. The pose appearance is very simple where you spread your feet apart and come into a wide-legged squat bending your knees at a 90-degree angle. Utkata Konasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Utkata Konasana(oot-KAH-tuh cone-AHS-uh-nuh) Meaning Utkata = fierceKon = angle […]
Virasana is one of the kneeling pose and acts as a balm for tired legs at the end of the day. The pose is one of the oldest and traditional seated yoga asana for pranayama and dhyana. Virasana is described in the The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and “Light On Yoga” by B.K.S Iyengar yogic […]
Knee to Ear Pressure Pose is a yoga pose also known as Karnapidasana, this pose reflects the principle of pratyahara. Pratyahara is described as the withdrawal of the senses, which means shutting off external stimuli so that you can turn your attention inward. It is a word formed by combining three Sanskrit words, in which […]
Chakrasana is a popular yoga movement, is the first pose of the concluding series in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, amplifies the health of the body and mind. Wheel Pose or Chakrasana, being the opposite of Dhanurasana, is also called Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose) or known as Back Bridge in gymnastics. Chakrasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation […]
Practicing specific yoga asanas can help alleviate issues related to navel displacement or imbalance in the navel chakra. Here are five asanas that can be practiced in sequence to help realign the navel chakra. Causes of Navel Displacement “Navel displacement” typically refers to a condition where the navel, or belly button, appears to be positioned […]
The Viparita Karani Mudera (Legs Up the Wall Pose) is a restorative yoga pose that looks similar to other inverted yoga poses like Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) and Sirsasana (Headstand). Gomukhasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Viparita Karani(vip-par-ee-tah car-AHN-ee) Meaning viparita = turned around, reversed, invertedkarani = doing, making, actionasana = posture or pose or position Pose Type Inversion […]
It’s safer to do yoga for sinusitis, to relieve nasal infection than taking pills, right? There are some yoga asanas that are considered effective in improving respiratory tract allergies. Can yoga cure sinus infection? Yoga can be beneficial for sinus health and may help alleviate symptoms of a sinus infection, but it’s important to note […]
