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Anantasana posture is similar to the huge 18 feet statue found in the temple of Anantapadmanabha (in Thiruvananthapuram, South India), where Lord Vishnu is reclining on his couch Ananta or Adisesa. Anantasana (Sleeping Vishnu Pose) is part of the intermediate as well as sleep balancing yoga pose. It is commonly found in hip opening yoga […]
Gate Pose is widely recognized as Parighasana in Sanskrit language and is also known as Beam Pose. This kneeling pose provides an opportunity to breathe into your side body; Also, the muscles of the armpits, shoulders, thighs and both sides of the back get stretched. Gate pose is also a great way to make the […]
Malasana or Garland Pose (some also refer to it as Squat Pose), in which the feet are together and the back is rounded with multiple hand placements. Malasana is a form of Upavesasana, which is simply a sitting position. This is the sitting position of human nature, which was used by the ancestors. But now […]
Vakrasana or the Twisted Pose is a simplified form of Ardhamatsyendrasana. Many people who cannot practice Ardha Matsyendrasana can do Vakrasana to get the same benefits. Although the Sanskrit name of both the mudras is different while the English name remains the same. It is very useful to stretch and twist the lower abdomen muscles, […]
Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bending yoga posture with the upper body folded forward. This asana is part of the Ashtanga primary series and also mentioned in the “Shiva Samhita” as one of the accomplished asanas, along with Padmasana, Vajrasana, and Siddhasana. Paschimottanasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Paschimottanasana (POSH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-ah-nah) Meaning Paschim = west; uttana = stretched out; asana = […]
There is a special asana of yoga – Balasana, a comfortable asana, the number of people doing it has increased significantly in the last few years. Countless people are taking advantage of this. Even beginners are enjoying the benefits of Balasana among more challenging asanas. Balasana is a very easy asana in yoga, the practice […]
Out of many yoga poses Ananda Balasana is one of the gentle and soothing poses as well as the easiest yoga poses. it is an excellent grounding pose as well as contemporary practice. Also, it is a common stretch often done in Pilates and yoga classes. Usually, Ananda Balasana (also referred to as Happy Baby […]
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most revered and powerful mantras in Hinduism. It consists of a sacred verse from the Rigveda and is dedicated to the goddess Gayatri, who is considered the personification of knowledge and enlightenment. Gayatri Mahamantra is an important mantra in all Vedas, Puranas, and religious scriptures whose importance is […]
Urdhva Upavistha Konasana is an intermediate asana in which your spine plays an important role, you need to keep your back straight along with balancing your body on the sit bones. Urdhva Upavistha Konasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Urdhva Upavistha Konasana(Uerd-vah oo-pah-veest-ah kone-ah-sah-nah) Meaning “Urdhva” — meaning “upright”“Upavistha” — meaning “seated” or “sitting”“Kona” — meaning “angle”“Asana” […]
