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Power-packed yoga plank poses for stronger arms, spine
Plank exercises usually fall under the beginner’s yoga pose and have multiple benefits. For beginners, the yoga plank pose and its variations are strongly recommended to help build stamina and core body strength for practicing the advanced yoga poses. Pla ... -
Cat Stretch (Marjariasana)
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 C ... -
Child Pose (Shishuasana)
Shishu= child; asana= pose Pronounced- shishuh-asanah How to do Child Pose (Shishuasana) Sit on your heels. Keeping your hips on the heels, bend forward, and lower your forehead to the floor. Keep the arms alongside your body with hands on the floor, pa ... -
Butterfly Pose (Badhakonasana)
Badha = Bound or Restrained, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose or Posture This yoga 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 wit ... -
Lotus Position (Padmasana) Yoga Pose
Padma = Lotus, asana = posture or pose or position Pronounced: Pa-dah-maa-sun-aa Padmasana or Lotus position is a cross-legged yoga posture which helps deepen meditation by calming the mind and alleviating various physical ailments. A regular practice of ... -
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Sarvangasana or shoulder stand is a yoga pose wherein the whole body is balanced on the shoulders. It is also a part of the Padma Sadhana yoga sequence. ‘Sarv’ means all, ‘anga’ means part of a body, and ‘asana’ is posture. As the name indicates, Sarvanga ... -
Yoga Asana for Gas & Constipation Problem- Wind Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
This yoga pose, as its name suggests, is excellent for releasing abdominal gas. Pawanmuktasana is pronounced as PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-uh-nuh. Pavana = wind, mukta = relieve or release, Asana = Posture or Pose Why is Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) ... -
How To Do Surya Namaskar
Sun Salutation – What is Surya Namaskar?- The Perfect Yoga Workout If you are pressed for time and looking for a single mantra to stay fit, here’s the answer: a sequence of 12 powerful yoga asanas (postures) that provide a good cardiovascular workout in t ... -
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"Yoga is not just physical exercises, It's emotional integration, spiritual elevation, with the touch of a mystic element, which gives you a glimpse of something which is beyond all imagination." ~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Yoga is a c ... -
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 ...
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