How to do Laughter Yoga and Benefits of Hasyayoga
What is Laughter Yoga Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga) is a form of Yoga, when you laugh voluntarily for a prolonged period of time. It has both psychological and physiological benefits. Importantly, the benefits are same when you laugh spontaneously. You can practice Laughter Yoga with the help of eye contact with people in groups, laughing on […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Yoga or Gym – What is better?
Yoga or gym – Which is better? Can you get fit doing Yoga? Is yoga as good as weight training? How long does it take to see results from Yoga? Yoga or Gym is a question often asked. For a healthy body, staying fit is imperative – by enjoying the benefits of physical activities. Physical activities […]
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 […]
Yoga made easy the secret is in the Breathing
Yoga made easy the secret is in the Breathing It was early this morning that I had an epiphany, for yoga made easy the secret is in the breathing. Of late yoga classes are a must for me and when you are on the mat as I am every morning it is as much […]
Yoga Exercises All you want and need to know about Yoga
blog-international-yoga-day The Benefits of Yoga Practice and Yoga Exercises International yoga day is just one day in the year, but what it brings with it is an energy of change. If you are reading this you are most certainly looking for reasons to take up a yoga practice. Now when you hear the word practice […]