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Upward Plank Pose (Poorvottanasana)
The literal meaning of this asana (posture) is to stretch towards the east. However, this has nothing to do with stretching in the east direction. Poorvottanasana specifically refers to the flow of pranaic subtle energies in the "eastern" fronta ... -
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 ... -
Yoga asanas for gastric problems
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) ... -
5 Tips to Deepen Your Padma Sadhana
A very gentle yet deep yoga technique, Padma Sadhana, is experiencing meditation through asanas (yoga postures). The entire Padma Sadhana sequence is 40-minute long, which includes 10 minutes of yoga postures, 5 minutes of pranayama (breathing technique), ... -
How to get your yoga postures correct?
Thumb rule for breathing right in yoga postures While getting into a yoga posture, stretching in the pose, or making an effort-> breathe in Holding a posture-> breathe normally Returning to normal position (coming out of the pose)-> breathe out P ... -
Yoga in Summer
Cool off this summer with yoga, meditation and breathing techniques. Stay focused, healthy and happy with some simple practices. Summer time means different things for different people. A time to holiday, hit the beach, and relax. However you view summer ... -
Yoga Postures lying on back
Corpse Pose Boat Posture Bridge Posture Fish Posture Knee to Chin Press Shoulder Stand Plough Posture Lying-down Body Twist Lying-down on sides Learn yoga asanas and Experience yoga: Find the Yoga center near you! ... -
Yoga Postures Lying On Stomach
Cobra Posture Superman Posture Locust Posture Bow Posture Learn yoga asanas and Experience yoga: Find the Yoga center near you! ... -
10 Standing yoga asanas that increase strength & balance
Standing yoga asanas help build strength developing the leg muscles. They go a long way in burning fat, and shaping and toning the body. They also help you maintain balance. Try these 10 standing yoga poses to build your sense of balance and strength. 1. ... -
Plow Pose (Halasana)
Hal = plow, Asana = posture or pose This yoga pose gets its name from the plow – a popular farming tool commonly used in Indian agriculture to prepare the soil for sowing crops. Like its namesake, this pose prepares the ‘field’ of the body and mind for de ...
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