Padangusthasana (Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) : Step by Step Instructions, Benefits, Contraindications and Cautions.
Padangusthasana Translated as hand to big toe pose This posture is variation to utanasana , Utana word means to elongate , intense stretch and forward extension , in this posture whole rear body is stretched from bottom of the feet all the way upto crown of the head, spine is in forward fold position and […]
Chakrasana : How to Do It, Benefits, Contraindications
The name “Chakrasana” comes from the Sanskrit words “Chakra” which means the wheel, and the meaning of Asana is “Posture” or “seat”. Chakrasana or the wheel pose is a backward bending yoga asana. Chakra in Sanskrit means Wheel. In Wheel Pose, the final position looks like a wheel, hence the name. It gives great flexibility […]
Yoga Asanas for Knee Pain
Yoga Asanas for Knee Pain Many knee problems are a result of the aging process and continual wear and stress on the knee joint (such as, arthritis). Other knee problems are a result of an injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee. Common knee problems are following;- A sprained knee ligament or strained […]
Yoga for Eyes or Eyesight improvement
The human senses are our contact to the surroundings. The human brain perceives anything around via seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching. But we don’t think about our senses until one stops working. Humans have five senses: the eyes to see, the tongue to taste, the nose to smell, the ears to hear, and the […]
Yoga Asanas for High Blood Pressure.
Blood pressure is a term that used to figure out the pressure our arterial walls(blood vessels) have , normal range of blood pressure is 120/80mmhg(systolic pressure / diastolic pressure) when it goes higher than this it will be generally considered as high blood pressure or hypertension, if BP goes higher than 170/100mmhg , medical attention […]
Yoga Asanas for Improving Concentration
With increasing levels of stress and anxiety as a result of modern lifestyles and work schedules, our concentration suffers big time. Good news is that Yoga, by relaxing our mind, improving blood flow, and enhancing balance, can help improve our concentration. Mostly people are having an issue of not being able to focus in because […]
Matsyasana or Fish Pose : How to Do It, Benefits & Precautions
The Sanskrit name for fish pose refers to Matsya who was an incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu.The story goes, that long ago, the earth had become corrupt and was going to be overtaken by a flood.Vishnu who was charged with preserving the universe ,turned himself into a fish called MATSYA.He carried the great Hindu […]
Tadasana (Mountain Pose): How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instructions & Precautions
Tadasan/ Samasthiti Sanskrit words meaning: Tada – mountain Asana – pose Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Method: Stand with feet together, big toes and heels touching. Arms by your sides. Lift your toes off the mat and spread them back down – one by one. Lift the inner ankles and knees and engage the thighs. Engage the […]
Vrikshasana or Tree Pose: How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instructions & Precautions
Vrikshasana or the Tree Pose is so called because the final position of this asana resembles the shape of a tree. This is derived from two words ‘vriksha’, which means tree in Sanskrit, and ‘asana’, which means posture. This ‘tree pose’ dates back to ancient mythology, and there are in fact references of it in […]
Navasana or Naukasana (Boat Pose): How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instructions & Precautions
This posture is named after the shape it takes – that of a boat, and is commonly called Boat pose. It forms a part of the Padma Sadhana sequence, where this yoga pose is practiced after Dhanurasana (Bow Pose). Navasana or Naukasana (Boat Pose) Method: Lie on your back with your feet together and […]