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Sirsasana: Steps and Beginner’s Guide
Little had I known that inverted poses resolve the issues related to distraction, hair fall, congestion and endocrine gland functioning. Sirsasana is the king of inversion poses because it requires great skill and strength. I was amazed to see some yoga b ... -
Yoga Workouts For Teens: Benefits For The Growing Mind & Body
Teenage years are turbulent, with all the hormones raging and mind in confusion. The practise of yoga has shown to help teenagers be more stable and calm through these turbulent years. Yoga quells the fluctuations of the mind, according to the Yoga Sutras ... -
10 Easy Yoga Asanas for Beginners
Right from its origins from about 5000 years ago, yoga has now got a worldwide appeal- its significance and benefits appreciated and proven through scientific studies and practices; its profundity obvious when we see the smile that it offers to those heal ... -
An Ayurvedic Take on Daily Water Intake
Water represents soma, the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with lunar energy. It helps with digestion, cools and balances Pitta dosha, supports Kapha, and counteracts the dryness of Vata. It nurtures, lubricates and also detoxifies when it ... -
Get, set, go: With lying on the back yoga poses
Moderate, vigorous or relaxing. At which level does your idea of exercising fit in? Yoga has something for everyone, at every level. There are backbends, twists and forward bends. You can practice yoga asanas standing, sitting or lying down. Feel l ... -
Butterfly Pose- Badhakonasana
Badha = Bound or Restrained, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose or Posture This pose is pronounced as BAH-dah-cone-AHS-ana The posture is named Badhakonasana because of the way it is carried out – both the feet tucked close to the groin, clasped tightly with the ... -
Marjariasana (Cat Stretch)
Even pet cats can teach us lessons in yoga! With a keen eye, the yogi absorbs ideas from the world around. Marjari asana, or the cat stretch, incorporates the excellent feline stretch in the yoga workout. Marjari = Cat; Asana = Posture or Pose How To Do M ... -
How to reduce hip fat with effective yoga poses
Are you a couch potato? A compulsive worker at the office? Do you slouch as a general rule? Do office ergonomics keep your hips and back bent in an awkward manner? If you have responded with a ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, your hips are probably bearin ... -
How to choose the ideal yoga wear: Uncover 6 secrets
Choosing yoga wear can be a perplexing task, especially if you are a beginner. So, deciding what to wear for yoga class a night before can save you some precious time and energy in the morning. Many of us find it convenient to visit e-commerce sites and l ... -
Yoga for Women
They are competent, versatile and successful- dynamic at work, and doting at home! They are the glue that hold many pieces of life together. Any tribute will fall short of the place women hold in our hearts and societies. But women are also stretched and ...
