All Entries in the "Yoga" Category
Sarvangasana – The Shoulder Stand
Sarvangasana, Along with Sirasasana is often regarded as the king of asanas. Sarvangasana is one of the most important asanas. It is not for the beginners, so take advice of a guru before practicing it for the first time. [ad#top-300] Instructions: 1. Lie down in Savasana. 2. Bring both your legs together, and move both [...]
Matsyasana – The Fish Pose
This is a derivative of Padmasana. It is one of the important asanas, to tone your back, throat and thorax region. It should always be done along with Sarvangasana. [ad#top-300] Steps: 1. Start off with Padmasana. 2. Slowly lie down without removing your legs from Padmasana Pose. 3. It is important to do this asana [...]
Padmasana – The Lotus Pose
This is often identified as the logo for yoga. It is one of the classic poses, and almost recognized by everyone even those who don’t know much of yoga. Though it is classified as an advanced yoga, it could be done with ease by many people. This pose is often used for meditation. Some might [...]
Chronic back pain? Cure it completely
Lack of proper physical activity and a sedate lifestyle will result in lot of physical problems. The most prominent of such physical issues is Chronic back pain. In a recent survey conducted across North America estimated that more than 100 million Americans suffer with some or the other form of chronic back pain. Chronic back [...]
Yoga Mat – An Integral part of Yoga Practice
The ancient sages in India who developed yoga devised two things, one is prakrti and the other is vikrti. Many things that were applicable before 5000 years are not relevant these days, so that is what vikrti is about, they evolve. These set of rules that fall under vikrti evolves, they are modified according to [...]
Acid Reflux Disease; its symptoms and its effects on Weight loss
Almost everyone would have experienced heartburn at some time or the other. Having occasional heart burn is nothing to worry about. But if the heartburn last for couple of days, and is recurring then it should be classified as chronic acid reflux disease. Acid reflux symptoms in women are slightly different from that of men; [...]
Padahastasana – The hand to foot pose
In the Sanskrit language pada means ‘foot’ and hasta refers to the ‘hand’. Therefore padahasta asana means the ‘hand to foot pose’. 1) Stand in Tadasana. 2) Inhale and raise both your hands. 3) Head and neck forward. Look up, keep your spine erect. 4) Now as you exhale bend down (keeping your spine straight). [...]
Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend, procedure and benefit
1. Get in to Dandasana Pose 2. While inhaling bring both your hands above your head. 3. Spine should be erect and the tail bone should move outside (in a concave form). [ad#top-300] 4. As you exhale, bend forward extend the hands and catch your big toes. Hold the right toe with your right thumb [...]
Chapter 5: Tadasana (The Mountain Pose)
It is the very basic of Yogasana, all the yoga poses which are done standing starts with this. 1. This is the very basic of all asanas. Stand with the big toes touching the ground. 2. Lift all your toes, and separate them as much as possible without strain, now ground them firmly on the [...]
Chapter 4: Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Dandasana is the basic seated pose from which other seated yogasanas start with. It is the seated version of Tadasana. Instructions: 1) Use a firm mattress (don’t do this on floor). After Savasana, sit with the legs outstretched straight in front. 2) Don’t bend your knees and slightly flex it. 3) Slightly flex the thigh [...]
Chapter 3: Truth about Yoga and methods for beginners
It is a very common misconception among people that yoga is a kind of physical exercise that improves flexibility of the body. Another thing is people find Yoga to be uninteresting and boring when compared to aerobic exercises because of slow movements. What they miss here is any fast paced activity is not going to [...]
Basic Tips for the Success of Yoga Beginners
Yoga has been proven to relieve stress by using exercises that unify the mind, body, and spirit. If you are new to yoga, these seven tips will start you on the road to a more centered life. 1. Talk to your doctor and explain what type of yoga poses you intend to practice. Show your [...]
