Deepika Sharma

Along with physical fitness, flexibility is also a major component of mental fitness. One reason to increase flexibility is to reduce stress, improve stretching, better blood flow, less pain, reduce risk of injury, and prevent stiffness. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that is often recommended for treating not only a healthy body but also the […]

The ancient art of yoga is actually the best solution to your breathing problem. There is a deep connection between breathing and yoga. Therefore, if you have any breathing problems such as asthma, yoga for asthma can help you in its treatment. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of yoga in improving respiratory function, reducing […]

Bhramara Mudra is a hand mudra that is believed to have therapeutic benefits, particularly for alleviating allergies and respiratory diseases. This mudra is named after the bhramara, which is the Sanskrit word for “bumblebee.” The gesture resembles the shape of a bumblebee, hence the name. Bhramara Mudra For Allergies Allergies can be troublesome and affect […]

Shakti Mudra, also known as Shakti Chalana Mudra, is a hand gesture or seal commonly practiced in yoga to boost power, vitality, and energy flow within the body. This mudra is believed to help awaken and channel the divine feminine energy, often referred to as Shakti, which resides within each individual. Shakti Mudra Meaning As […]

Camel pose (Ustrasana) is an intermediate-level back-bending yoga asana. This yoga posture has qualities, that are worth praise, and its works quietly but brilliantly. Uttrasana, such as back bending asana, has the power to focus on facing adversity, reset your response to physical challenges and stress. Ustrasana Yoga Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Ustrasana (OO-str-AHS-uh-nuh) Meaning Ustra means […]

Knees to Chest Pose aka Apanasana performed in the supine position and is also a wonderful way to release the low back. It is a great yoga pose for beginners as it is associated with more benefits rather than just relaxing the body. It is often performed at the end of back stretching poses as […]

Bird of Paradise Pose or Svarga Dvijasana is an advanced yoga pose that feels challenging. This pose is usually entered from Virabhadrasana 2 pose; While balancing on one leg, extend the opposite leg upward, and hook the arms under the top leg. This asana makes the posture wonderful while standing as well as balancing. It […]

The traditional execution of the Donkey kicks exercise is the best for beginners. This move targets and tightens your rear, an exercise that many other compound exercises can’t do, resembling the infamous kick of the beast. Donkey Kicks Yoga Basics Pose Name Donkey Kicks Yoga Meaning – Pose Type Strength, Stretch Pose Level Beginner Level Style of yoga […]

Parivrita Sukhasana is a simple asana for beginners with a twist that can be incorporated into any yoga sequence. It can also be a simple warm-up exercise and cool-down exercise, which can be helpful for a pranayama or meditation session. Parivrtta Sukhasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Parivrtta Sukhasana(PAH-ruh-VREE-tah soo-KAHS-uh-nuh) Meaning “Parivrtta” — “revolved” “Sukha” — “easy,” “comfortable,” or “joy” […]

Baddha Hasta Uttanasana or Ragdoll Pose is a basic standing forward bend yoga asana that stretches the calves and hamstrings and releases tension in the lower back as well as the mind while providing release, relief and relaxation to the body. Ragdoll Pose Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Baddha Hasta Uttanasana(BAH-dah hah-stah OOT-tan-AHS-anna) Meaning “Baddha” = “bound”“Hasta” = […]

Ashwanasana Yoga is an asymmetric balancing yoga pose and Holly Fig Tree Pose in English, which is suitable for beginners. Some consider it a form of Vrikshasana or tree pose where the yogi stands on one leg, the other leg behind, one arm up and the other out. The body is spread out like a […]

Tiryak Tadasana is a one-way bending asana, where there is expansion on one side and contraction on the other. While practicing this, the posture of the body looks like a folded palm, hence it is called Tiryaka Tadasana. Dhanurasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Tiryak Tadasana Meaning Tiryaka, meaning “oblique” or “swaying”tada, meaning “mountain”; asana means “posture” […]

Ardha Sirsasana On Forearms is the preliminary practice and a basic inverted yoga posture that serves as a preparatory pose for the full version of Sirsasana. In other cases, there is a flow-through Ardha Sirsasana on the forearm – alternatively, another flow, which requires more strength and power. As an inversion, Half Headstand Pose has […]

Ardha Purvottanasana (Reverse Table Top Pose), a variation of Purvottanasana is a great modification for those who have not yet built the strength to come into Upwards Plank Pose. Ardha Purvottanasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Ardha Purvottanasana(ARE-DAH – PUR-VOH-TUN-AHS-ANNA) Meaning Pose Type Backbends, Chest Openers, Core, Strength Pose Level Beginner to Intermediate Style of yoga Hatha yoga Other […]

The “Balancing table pose” is a restorative yoga pose, and nature is yin yoga also. It’s a beginner pose performed on all fours, by lifting one leg and one hand and an effort to remain in balance with one leg and one hand. Anantasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Dandayamana Brahmanasana Meaning Dandayamana means “balancing”, Bharmana means […]

One of the yoga poses, Upward Facing Dog Pose, will challenge you to lift and open your chest. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, a classic famous backbend yoga pose, strengthens the arms, wrists and spine, opens the heart and lifts your head. This pose stretches the back, improves posture and relieves the body from lower back pain, […]

Sarpasana (Snake Pose) unlike Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), is an unsupported backbend, making it more challenging to balance the pose on the lower abdomen and pelvis. An intermediate-prone yoga pose is considered a preposition for Bhujangasana or cobra pose, which have almost identical benefits. In classical yoga, Sarpasana falls under the category of backward bending positions, […]