Apr - 30th
Yoga to Treat Varicose Veins
Posted at 7:09 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas
Varicose veins occur when the valves get damaged and hamper the flow of blood in one direction. The blood gets pooled in the area and the vein swells thus causing varicose veins. These swollen veins can cause severe pain. It is a common condition that mostly affects the legs and feet, especially of women. It [...]
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 - 24th
Simple yoga exercises to relieve stress
Posted at 8:01 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas
There are certain very simple warm up yoga postures that help relieve tension and stress at the end of a hectic day.
Neck Exercise
Sit in a relaxed position with your spine upright.
Drop your head bringing your chin towards your chest.
Keeping your head low, rotate and bring the chin to your right shoulder. Lower your right ear [...]
Apr - 21st
Yoga: Chanting Om
Posted at 7:29 am | Filed Under Yoga, Yogasanas
Om is a bija mantra. A bija is a seed that contains the majestic tree. Om is the primordial seed from which the universe evolved. The three sounds of “aum” represent three states. “A” represents the waking state. “U” represents the dream state. “M” represents the dreamless state of deep sleep. These sounds ultimately dissolve [...]
Apr - 14th
Increase your height with yoga
Posted at 6:07 am | Filed Under Yogasanas
Height normally stops growing after you reach puberty. There are certain yoga postures that are highly beneficial for strengthening your bones and increasing your height after puberty.
Leg stretch
Lie on your back keeping your back and legs straight and stretched. Let the hands remain on the sides of your body.
Keeping your legs stretched slowly raise your [...]
Apr - 12th
Yoga for the digestive system
Posted at 7:53 am | Filed Under Yogasanas, digestive system
Mayurasana
Mayura in Sanskrit means peacock. Mayurasana (the peacock posture) helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. It enhances the circulation and supply of blood to the digestive organs.
Kneel keeping your knees twelve inches apart.
Place the hands on the floor between the knees with your wrists facing forward and fingers pointing backward.
Support both sides [...]
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 [...]
Apr - 5th
Naukasana (Boat Posture)
Posted at 5:42 am | Filed Under Yogasanas, diabetes
While practicing this posture, your body resembles a boat. Naukasana (Boat Pose) is helpful for people suffering from diabetes and dyspepsia.
Lie on your abdomen with your chest and chin resting on the floor. Keep your legs straight and close together.
Take your arm in front, to the side of your head; and keep them parallel to [...]
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 [...]
Apr - 3rd
Pawanamuktasana: the perfect yogasana for obesity
Posted at 7:57 am | Filed Under Yogasanas
Pawanamuktasana is the Wind Releasing Posture. The word pavana means air, mukta is free, and asana is pose. Pawanamuktasana is one of the basic yogasanas. It can be performed by almost anybody regardless of your age. It is included in the yogasanas for children. It is one of the best yogasanas for obesity. It prevents [...]
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