pranayama Archive
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Ujjayi Pranayama Health Benefits
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 1 CommentUjjayi breathing is one of the forms of pranayama. Ujjayi breathing benefits are many and one of these benefits is expulsion of certain toxins from your body. Ujjayi, also called... -
Brahmari Pranayama
Posted on April 28, 2007 | No CommentsBrahmari 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... -
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama
Posted on April 26, 2007 | No Comments“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... -
Surya Bhedana Pranayama
Posted on April 25, 2007 | 3 Comments“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... -
Adho Mukha Shvanasana: One of the most beneficial yogasanas
Posted on March 31, 2007 | No CommentsAdho 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.... -
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
Posted on March 28, 2007 | No CommentsThe 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... -
Yoga Mudra
Posted on March 23, 2007 | No CommentsYoga 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... -
Yoga Styles
Posted on March 20, 2007 | 2 CommentsBased 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... -
Yoga: Why is deep breathing essential?
Posted on March 16, 2007 | 1 CommentDeep 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... -
Why is the sound “Om” integral to yoga practice?
Posted on March 13, 2007 | No CommentsThe 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...
