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 […]
How to do the Plow Pose Halasana and its Benefits in Yoga
The Plow Pose (plough pose), Halasana is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Hala’ which means ‘Plough’. It is named so because the final pose resembles the plough (plow), a piece of agricultural equipment typically used in Tibet and India. The equipment that is used to prepare the soil for sowing crops. Symbolically, the plough (plow) is represented […]
How to do the Headstand? What are the benefits of Sirsasana?
Sirsasana also is known as the headstand pose which is practised as the first asana, after Pranayama and Surya Namaskar. It is one of the main postures in Hatha Yoga. Sirsasana is regarded as the ‘King’ of all 84,000 different asanas present in the Yoga book. “Being in shape is not Yoga. Paying attention to what […]
How to do Sarvangasana? Shoulder Stand Steps Benefits and Common Mistakes
Shoulder Stand or Sarvangasana : There has always been a hype about the Headstand posture (Sirsasana) which is also known as the ‘King’ of all yoga asanas. There is no doubt about its reference because it offers magical benefits to your body. However, there is another yoga asana referred to as ‘Queen’ or ‘mother’ of all […]
10 Health Benefits of Yoga
Benefits of Yoga are often misunderstood! However, I am sure you must know that Yoga is good for you. Some of you may have tried it and continue to do so. I believe, not all of you may have a liking towards this form of discipline! You are ignorant if you don’t realise that consistent […]
Yoga History Origin and Types of Yoga
Yoga History Origin and Types of Yoga has been an area of interest increasing rapidly worldwide due to the spread of its awareness in all cultures. “Yogas chitta vritti nirodha” (“Yoga is the neutralization of the vortices of feeling.”) —Patanjali Yoga – is an art or practice of discipline and an integral part of the […]
How to do Surya Namaskar the King of Yoga Poses – Sun Salutation Steps
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is the king of Yoga poses. Thus, how to do Surya Namaskar the traditional way is key to its benefits. The ancient yogis taught that the different parts of the body are governed by different devas or divine impulses of light the best yoga exercise or pose to energise these […]