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Simple and effective postures to beat PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can wreak havoc in one’s life and must be dealt with carefully. Today, people suffering from PTSD are recommended to rely not only on medication and therapy to set their life back on course, but also look at yoga as a ... -
Corpse Pose (Shavasana)
Shava- Corpse; Asana- Pose The asana is pronounced as Shuh-vah-sana This yoga pose gets its name from the recumbent posture of a dead body. It is a position of rest and relaxation, and is usually practiced towards the end of a yoga session – a session tha ... -
Standing Forward Bend with Feet Apart
prasarita padahastasana Stand erect with your feet 3-4 feet apart, balanced and firmly grounded. Breathegentle deep breaths. Inhale, lengthen the spine, stretch arms overhead. Exhale, bend forward from the hip joints, keeping the spine straight. Place han ... -
True meaning of Brahmacharya
" Brahmacharya pratishtayam viaryalabhaha '' (II Sutra 38) Brahmacharya = celibacy; Pratishtayam = established; Viarya = vigour; Iabhaha = gained. "On being established in celibacy vigour is gained." What is Brahmacharya and who i ... -
Story of Patanjali and the Gift of Yoga Knowledge
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Knowledge Sheet 1 We will begin with a story, the greatest and most effective way of conveying knowledge. Once upon a time, long ago, all the Munis and Rishis approached Lord Vishnu to tell him that even though He (incarnated as Lor ... -
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Yoga Adds to Your Gym Workout
Doing yoga or hitting the gym- too difficult a choice to make? Let's make things easier and look at both not as rivals but close allies. Yes, yoga can be a perfect complement to your body workout and actually add to the benefits you derive from it. T ... -
Blow Away The Smoke With Yoga
Kapal Bhati pranayama (Skull Shining breathing technique) Kapal Bhati pranayama (Skull Shining breathing technique) Nadi Shodhan pranayama (Alternate nostril breathing technique) Nadi Shodhan pranayama (Alternate nostril breathing technique) Bhujanagasana ... -
9 Yoga asanas for strong and toned arms
Strong and toned arms are a dream for many. Arms that you can swing and lift with confidence. But, is there a simpler way to tone those flabby arms? Yes, there is. Yoga offers some simple asanas to get those well-toned arms. For strong and toned arms, you ...
