How to Do Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) and it’s Benefits
Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana Meaning: Triangle Pose, Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana comes from the Sanskrit words ‘utthita’ means ‘extended’, ‘trikona’ means ‘triangle and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. Therefore it is called the Triangle Pose in Yoga. The Triangle Pose or Trikonasana was first mentoned in the 20th century in the teachings of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya also found […]
Standing Forward Bend – Steps Variations and Benefits
Standing Forward Bend pose in Yoga is called Pada-Hastasana in Sanskrit in Hatha Yoga. In Sanskrit language ‘pada’ means ‘foot’ and ‘hasta’ means ‘hands’. Some of the benefits are same as paschimottanasana or seating forward bending pose. Standing poses in Yoga begin with this pose. By practicing the Standing Forward Bend pose your “youthful vigor’ […]
Low Estrogen – Symptoms Causes Treatment
Have you ever heard of low estrogen levels and how it affects a woman’s body? You often see a woman acting all crazy, being cranky, moody and grumpy or crying for no reason and easily label it as “Oh, I think it is that time of the month.” These words drive every woman mad. What […]
Seated Forward Bend (Pashcimottanasana) – How to do with Benefits
The seated forward bend in yoga or Pashcimottanasana looks much more simple than it actually is. The pose is both demanding and extremely important at the same time. The main benefit of Seated forward bend is to improve the elasticity of your spine, mobility in joints, internal organs toned and nervous system invigorated. With so […]
How is Gratitude Life Changing – The Science Behind
“What’s the point of crying over spilled milk.” You must have often heard people say that and Yes, it is true! Self-pity can be undermining yourself to a level where you are unable to see any other perspective. It sucks you into an endless abyss. The easiest and most simple way to get out of […]
7 Benefits of Home Cooking Vs Eating Out
When I was six years old, I often found myself in the kitchen watching my mother cook up a storm for the family. It fascinated me how she would multi-task and be able to cook so many dishes in much less time. After cooking, she would look relaxed and not tired, even so, a bit […]
How to do Kapalabhati Pranayama and its Benefits in Yoga – Skull Shining Techniques
As you know, Yoga is all about meditation and stretching of your body in different forms. Popular yoga poses like Kapalabhati Pranayama, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Bhujang asana (Cobra Pose), Dhanur asana (Bow Pose), and countless other effective yoga asanas help in reducing your weight as well as keeping your stress at bay. In this article, I will be talking […]
How to do Anulom Vilom (Nadi Shodhan) Pranayama Alternate Nostril Breathing
The two main breathing (Pranayama) yoga practices are Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma or Nadi Shodhan (Alternate Nostril). Yoga has two main breathing practises that you should do before you begin any basic Yoga Pose/Asana. This will help you to do any pose with ease. Even though Surya Namaskar or Sun salutation is a complete body […]
Bridge Pose Steps and Benefits of Setu Bandhasana
Bridge Pose or Setu Bandhasana To put in perspective, long working hours and prolonged state of idleness or laziness have led to one of the biggest health distress of this age – the dreadful back pain. Back issues arise due to a host of factors, but it is usually the wrong posture or lack of […]
Fish Pose or Matsayasana with Steps and Benefits in Yoga
The Sanskrit word ‘Matsya’ means ‘fish’ thus, known as Matsyasana or the Fish Pose. Matsayasana Posture in Yoga is carried out in the water, allows the body to float easily like that of a fish. According to Hindu mythology, Matsya was the incarnation of Lord Vishnu who appeared to save the sages and maintain a balance between the […]