Padahastasana – Hand-to-foot pose Sanskrit: Pada – foot, Hasta – hand, asana – pose Padahastasana helps to develop patience and dedication. Physically, this pose mainly affects the digestive system. Furthermore, the entire backside of the body is stretched. Level: Beginner / Advanced Duration: a few seconds to 5 minutes Repetition: up to 5 rounds …
Ushtrasana – camel pose Sanskrit: Ushtra – Camel, Asana – Pose Ushtrasana stretches the spine and the entire body front. This pose stimulates the circulation and promotes concentrated breathing. It has a special effect on the Vishuddhi Chakra (throat chakra). Level: Advanced Duration: up to 3 minutes as a static posture Repetition: up to 3 …
Supta Baddha Konasana – Lying bound angle posture Sanskrit: Supta – sleeping or dreaming, Baddha – bound, Kona – angle, Asana – pose Supta Baddha Konasala is also referred to as the Lying Butterfly or Sleeping Butterfly. This pose is a variation of Titali Asana / Baddha Konasana. In addition to the hip-opening effect, this …
Padma Mayurasana – Lotus peacock pose Sanskrit: Padma – Lotus, Mayura – Peacock, Asana – Pose Padma Mayurasana is an advanced asana and difficult to perform but it has its staggering benefits. Therefore, it’s worth to make your body capable to perform it. If practiced for three months regularly it will detox the system and …
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 …
Padmasana – Lotus Pose Sanskrit: Padma – Lotus, Asana – Pose Padmasana is one of the best meditative asanas. It keeps the body in a stable posture and makes it look like a lotus flower. In the spiritual world Lotus flower is recognized as a sacred flower. It symbolizes spirituality and purity. Level: Intermediate Duration: …
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 …
In this article, I am putting some light on eating and drinking habits according to Yoga and Ayurveda tradition. Get an insight into yogic food. Yogic food – How to start your day? In the morning after brushing teeth, the first thing everyone should do is drinking water. In winter, People who have high …
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 – …
My Grandmother is 90+ and still drinks water from a copper Lota (vessel). It is the best way to consume water. In India, people who still have awareness of Ayurveda are drinking water from the copper vessel. Drinking from a copper Lota was a common habit all over India, till the end of the las …
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