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Naukasana, Boat Yoga Pose Benefits and Steps
Nauka means boat. Hence naukasana is boat pose as the body takes the shape of the boat. Since the central portion of the boat, its core, is important to keep it balanced on the waves, similarily the core of the body is holding it in position in naukasana. Note: People...
Vipareeta karani mudra benefits
Vipareet = Reversed; Karani = performing; Mudra= gesture or position Vipareeta karani mudra is a classical hatha yoga mudra which is considered to be a preparatory version for beginning the practise of inverted asanas. The name implies the position of the body in...
Amazing benefits of Sarpasana – Snake Posture
Sarpasana Sarp=Snake ; Asana = posture Sarpasana is regarded as a preposition for Bhujangasana or Cobra pose. In classical yoga sarpasana falls under the category of backward bending position which are considered to be energising and activating postures. Sarpasana is...
Ardha-Matsyendrasana – The Half Spinal Twist Yoga Posture
Ardha-Matsyendrasana – half lord of the fishes One of the most celebrated asanas in hatha yoga is Ardhmatsyendrasana.. Ardh=Half ; Matsyendra= Lord of Fish; Asana= Pose Half lord of the fishes pose Its basically of twisting nature and is done while sitting....
Virabhadrasana 1| Explore the courage and nobility in you!
Virabhadrasana (Veer = Victorious; Bhadra = Virtuous ; Asana = Posture) BENEFITS: Yet another intensive standing asana, Virabhadrasana is beneficial in: Removing stiffness of feet and legs. Rheumatism in knees and ankles. Increasing sense of balance. Curing flat foot....
Therapeutic application of Yoga in life limiting illnesses
Benefits of Yoga for Life limiting Illnesses How Yoga Can Benefit Those Suffering from Life Limiting Illness Yoga has been used throughout the centuries to boost physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, yet new findings are constantly revealing hitherto unknown...
Parsvakonasana : Expert tips for developing your personal practice!
Utthita Parsvakonasana ( utthita = extended, parsva= side or flank, kona = angle) BENEFITS: One of the intensive Yogasana, Utthita Parsvakonasana is beneficial in: strengthening feet, ankles, knees and thighs, waist, sternum along with firmness in the hips and groins....
Yoga can actually make your endocrines cheerful and happy !!
The Endocrine System Endocrine system is group of certain specific organs called "Glands" that secret a special substance called "Hormones" into our blood stream which targets specific organs for regulating and maintaining the functioning of those organs. These...
Yogic Lifestyle
I often come across with a loads of questions on what is yogic lifestyle. Everything that we see, read and hear about yoga today is coming from vivid sources as that of teachers, texts and random information. From all the sources present for knowledge, and they are...