Apr - 7th
Yoga to strengthen your spine, legs and feet
Posted at 7:03 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles, Spine, Yogasanas
Vrikshasana (The Tree Pose)
In Sanskrit, the word “vriksha” means “tree”. This pose resembles a tree standing rooted on the ground. Practicing this asana regularly will improve your concentration and relax your mind. Since the entire weight of the body gets rested on a single foot, the muscles of the legs and feet get strengthened.
Stand with [...]
Mar - 9th
Yoga for Arthritis (hands)
Posted at 7:06 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles, arthritis
Yoga improves blood circulation in joints and limbs. It also improves the movement and flexibility of your joints. There are yogasanas and exercises specifically meant for arthritis patients. Practice these simple steps to strengthen your hands.
Mushtika Bandhana
Sit in a comfortable position on the chair or on the floor.
Raise your arm to the shoulder level, parallel [...]
Mar - 3rd
Yoga for Your Spine
Posted at 5:03 am | Filed Under Backache, Joint and Muscles, Yoga, Yogasanas, back pain, pranayama
For people suffering from back pain, neck pain, injured muscles of the back, leg pain and other spine related ailments, yoga has proven to be effective in relieving them. Consult a good yoga instructor before beginning to practice yoga. Some of the yogasanas are meant for specific muscles and muscle groups. It helps you maintain [...]
Nov - 15th
Different kinds of Yoga poses and their benefits
Posted at 5:41 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles
The different kinds of Yoga Poses or asanas are:
1. Standing poses
These poses are used as warm up or starting point for other poses. Standing poses strengthening your legs and improve your sense of balance.
2. Seated poses
These poses are useful for practicing breathing exercises and relaxation techniques including meditation. These are also used as warm [...]
Nov - 11th
Yoga Exercises For The Neck
Posted at 4:34 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles
Sometimes your neck tends to become stiff. To avoid such a situation, always do some exercises for the neck everyday to release the tension.
Repeat these yoga exercises 3 to 5 times to increase flexibility and tone the muscles. Face your shoulders forward. Do these exercises slowly and keep your spine straight.
Bend your head back. Then [...]
Nov - 7th
10 Prerequisites for Yoga
Posted at 5:58 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles, Yoga, Yogasanas
Practise Yoga for 30 to 45 miutes per day to get maximum results.
The best time to practise yoga is early in the morning. It can be practised in the afternoon too, but you have to follow certain food restrictions.
Your stomach should be empty while practising yoga. If you are doing yoga in the afternoon, make [...]
Nov - 6th
How to avoid injuries while practicing Yoga
Posted at 6:07 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles, Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Yoga can be beneficial for your health, but like every other exercise, it may create some problems for you if done incorrectly. Yoga can also cause injuries if you are not careful enough.
Here are few tips to avoid injuries:
When you have just started practicing yoga for the first time, do not push yourself into [...]
Oct - 28th
Dhanurasana : Yoga for improper sitting posture
Posted at 3:06 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles
Dhanurasana or Bow Pose is the perfect choice for people who have a forward-leaning tendency, because of continuously sitting in front of a computer or desk for longer hours. Backbends help to successfully counteract this tendency that the desk workers develop. Dhanurasana is also a good choice if you suffer from Repetitive Stress Injuries, because [...]
Oct - 24th
Akarna Dhanurasana – Yoga Asana for Joint and Muscles
Posted at 1:24 am | Filed Under Joint and Muscles, Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
This asana resembles a strung bow that is why it is called Akarna Dhanurasana. There are two method of practising this asana.
Technique for Yoga positions Akarna Dhanurasana 1:
Sit on the ground. Stretch the legs in front. Hold the toe of the right foot with the left hand. Hold the left leg with the right hand [...]