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Reverse Prayer Pose (Paschim Namaskarasana)
Paschim = west. In this context, it means backside; namaskar = greeting; asana = pose Paschim Namaskarasana or the Reverse Prayer pose is an upper body strengthening pose that works specifically on the arms and the abdomen. It is also known as Viparita Na ... -
Eagle pose (Garudasana)
Garuda – Eagle, asana – pose How to do Eagle Pose (Garudasana) Begin by standing in Tadasana. Bend your knees and lift your left foot up to cross it over the right one. Ensure that right foot is firmly placed on the floor and the left thigh is over the ri ... -
Yoga poses for shoulders- Unfreeze your shoulders
In this modern age and times, the physical body tends to take a lot of strain and stress from the hectic, daily urban lifestyle. One of the areas that gets most affected from stress and tension is the shoulders. The human body was designed to be a mobile ... -
Go Green! Spare Yourself! Spare the Fauna!
Why Should I Become a Vegetarian? Welcome to the Vegetarian World! Vegans are frequently misunderstood as unconventional eaters with an unnatural passion for Earth’s natural resources and are ethically opposed to eating them. While many vegans do feel pas ... -
5 Common Mistakes Yoga Beginners Make
There is no doubt that practicing yoga is a great idea—not only for your physical body but also for your mental health and overall vitality. However, as beginners to this ancient yet currently trendy practice, one tends to make some major mistakes. The ke ... -
Life is Light
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 86 Contd. from knowledge sheet 85 “Tataha ksheyate prakashavaranam’’ (II Sutra 52) tataha = then; ksheyate = broken; prakasha = light; avaransam = curtain. “Then the curtain surrounding the light is broken.” Bre ... -
Don't Shy Away From Criticism
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 84 Contd. from knowledge sheet 83 “Tato dwandanabhighataha’’ (II Sūtra 48) tato = then; dwandwa = duality; anabhighataha = rooted out. “Then, all the duality in you is rooted out.” It hits the duality in you, all ... -
Discover how to feel energetic every day with yoga
There are many quick ways to boost our energy levels when we are down. Did you know that when you are low on energy, you have more negative thoughts? And too many thoughts drain your energy and tire you mentally. Here are six easy and simple tips to help ... -
Effortlessness is the Key
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 83 Contd. from knowledge sheet 82 Asanas are not just aerobics, not just gymnastics because asanas have to be coordinated with the breath and with awareness. If you are lifting your arms up, you are fully aware that ... -
A Yogi is a like a Baby
Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 82 Contd. from knowledge sheet 81 The different positions of your eyes indicate the state of your mind. Different body postures also indicate what you are feeling. This is called body language. It shows what you are ...