Malasana – Garland pose or deep squat Sanskrit: Mala – prayer beads or waste products, asana – pose Malasana brings energy to the pelvic region and stretches the hips. This pose is especially recommended for pregnant women as it relaxes the back and opens the hips and prepares for childbirth. You can read more about …
Parvatasana – mountain posture Sanskrit: Parvata – mountain, asana – pose Parvatasana is 5th and 8th pose in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) and 6th and 9th pose in Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation). Sometimes this asana is called downward facing dog. However, this is not the traditional name of hatha yoga, but a western term. Parvatasana …
Brahmacharyasana – Celibate’s pose Sanskrit: Brahmacharya – control over the senses, asana – pose Brahmacharyasana plays an important therapeutic role in yoga, as this pose enhances masculinity and gives the practitioner sexual control. Furthermore, it transforms sexual energies into finer energies that are necessary on the path to enlightenment. Level: Advanced Duration: 20 seconds – …
Christmas is getting closer. Everything is beautifully decorated, it smells of cookies and we humans find peace – mostly. Even if we can not put off our everyday stress, we still feel this special, magical energy around Christmas. Why is that? Probably not because I am so looking forward to celebrating the birthday of Jesus. …
Setu Asana – Bridge Pose Sanskrit: Setu Bridge, Asana Pose The bridge position is a backbend that specifically stretches the lumbar spine and abdominal muscles. The pose looks like a bridge, hence the name. Especially if you spend a lot of time in front of the laptop, this position will be good for you. Setu …
One of the biggest problems of our time is our self-esteem. Since childhood everyone tells us that we should not be selfish and should not show off. Many people have deeply rooted this belief and unfortunately go so far that they do not even want to show their strengths anymore. Too big is the fear …
Gomukasana – cow’s face pose Sanskrit: Go – cow, Mukha – face, Asana – pose This asana was named after the cow face because the final pose resembles it. It should be noted that the cow hold a very special position in India. You can read more about this at the end of this article.
Yoga for a strong immune system. Yoga is not a sport! Although the western World almost only advertises it like that. Yoga is a science and a way of life. In addition to the physical exercises (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), concentration exercises and meditation are used to form body and mind. And this is not …
My heart decides Making decisions is often not easy. Especially when it comes to life-changing decisions. Sometimes we even quarrel for years, until we take the first step in one direction. Actually, it would be quite easy to decide for something if it were not for the conflict between head and heart, between mind and …
Yoga for back pain. Pain in the back troubles the western world. On the one hand, unhealthy posture and unsuitable seating (backrest makes the back musculature weak), and on the other hand hours of sitting or standing are responsible. Sitting is an unnatural position for the body. We are made to walk and run, not …
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