Apr - 28th
Brahmari Pranayama
Posted at 7:39 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Brahmari pranayama is known as bee breathing. “Brahmar” is the Sanskrit word for “bee”. While practicing this pranayama, a buzzing sound is produced from the nostrils.
Sit in a comfortable position with your spine erect.
Inhale through both the nostrils slowly and deeply.
Press right nostril with the right thumb and retain the breath for a while.
Exhale through [...]
Apr - 26th
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama
Posted at 5:59 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
“Chandra” in “Moon” and Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a cooling pranayama. The moon corresponds to the introspective, passive and artistic aspects of an individual’s personality. This pranayama is also known as left nostril breathing because while doing this pranayama, the breathing is done through the left nostril. When the inhalation is done through the left [...]
Apr - 25th
Surya Bhedana Pranayama
Posted at 7:38 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
“Surya” is “Sun” and Surya Bhedana Pranayama is a heating pranayama. It is also known as right nostril breathing because while doing this pranayama, the breathing is done through the right nostril.
Pranayama opens up and purifies the energy channels called “nadi”. The right nostril is the path of the pingala nadi. Here inhalation is done [...]
Apr - 4th
Yoga for Anorexia
Posted at 7:24 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Anorexia is recognized as a psychological condition where the patient has an obsessive fear of putting on weight. This eating disorder makes individuals too conscious of their body weight. They either starve themselves or indulge in too much exercise. It is a very complicated health condition which could even lead to the death of the [...]
Mar - 31st
Adho Mukha Shvanasana: One of the most beneficial yogasanas
Posted at 3:09 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Adho Mukha Shvanasana is one of the most popular yogasanas in Hatha Yoga. It is known as Downward Facing Dog Pose. It is a rejuvenating stretch for your whole body. It strengthens the muscles and joints and realigns your body. This asana strengthens the bone density, makes bone thicker and stronger, prevents degeneration and also [...]
Mar - 28th
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Posted at 7:33 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
The Sanskrit word “bhujanga” means “snake” and is derived from the root “bhuj” which means to “bend” or “curve”. Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose is one of the most important asanas in yoga practice. It stretches the spine, strengthens the back, wrists, shoulders and arms. It improves the functioning of the digestive system, stimulates the appetite [...]
Mar - 23rd
Yoga Mudra
Posted at 6:58 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Yoga Mudra is usually performed in Padmasana. Those who cannot sit in padmasana can practice it in Ardha Padmasana or Vajrasana.
Sit upright in any of these asanas. Bring both your hands to the back and grab the wrist of one hand with the other. With the held hands make a fist and let your hands [...]
Mar - 20th
Yoga Styles
Posted at 6:30 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Based on the emphasis given to different aspects, yoga is practiced and taught in different styles.
Hatha yoga style is done in a slow pace and gives a good foundation for yoga practice. It aims at the harmonizing of body, mind and soul. In Sanskrit, “ha” stands for the “sun” and “tha’ stands for the “moon”. [...]
Mar - 16th
Yoga: Why is deep breathing essential?
Posted at 8:20 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Deep and slow breathing forms an integral part of yoga practice. Our normal breathing is shallow and fast. We use only 20 percent of our lung’s capacity to breathe. Deep and slow breathing makes use of the potential of our lungs to supply adequate amount of oxygen required by the cells of our body to [...]
Mar - 13th
Why is the sound “Om” integral to yoga practice?
Posted at 7:09 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
The chanting of Om is very integral to Yoga practice. Om is a combination of three syllables- a, u and m. “Aum” is chanted three times at the start and finish of a yoga session. The chanting has to be done by extending the syllables “aaaaaauuuuuummmmm”. It has an immense effect on the mind and [...]
Mar - 12th
Balasana: One of the Ultimate Resting Postures in Yogasana
Posted at 7:59 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, pranayama
Being a resting pose, Balasana is usually done before or after practicing an asana. The child pose is so named because it resembles the posture of a sleeping child.
Sit on your heels and bring your toes close together. Separate your knees about as wide as your hips.
Inhale and lengthen your spine.
While exhaling extend your body [...]
Mar - 10th
Yoga for Arthritis (Feet)
Posted at 5:09 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas, arthritis, pranayama
Apart from your hands, your feet are also affected by arthritis. Damage to the cartilage results in swelling and pain in the joints of the ankles. Practicing two of the following exercises will help increase the flexibility, improve the movement and reduce pain and swelling in the joints.
Ankle Bending
Sit on the floor and stretch out [...]
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