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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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”. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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