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Standing Yoga Postures
Standing Sideways Bending One arm Sideways Bending Using Both arms Standing Spinal Twist Standing Forward Bend Standing Backward Bend Triangle Posture Warrior Posture Standing Forward Bend with Feet Apart Tree Posture Chair Pose Hands to foot Learn yoga a ... -
Yoga and Pranayama
What is Yoga Breathing or Pranayama? ‘Prana’ refers to the universal life force and ‘ayama’ means to regulate or lengthen. Prana is the vital energy needed by our physical and subtle layers, without which the body would perish. It is what keeps us alive. ... -
Boat Pose (Naukasana)
Nauka = Boat, Asana = Posture or Pose This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes – that of a boat. Naukasana is prounced as NAUK-AAHS-uh-nuh. How to do Boat Pose (Naukasana) Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your bod ... -
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
This yoga pose, as its name suggests, is excellent for releasing abdominal gas. Pavanamuktasana is pronounced as PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-uh-nuh. Pavana = wind, mukta = relieve or release, Asana = Posture or Pose How to do Wind-Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasan ... -
Start Your Day With Yoga Sundae and Meditation
As I bit into the creamy, chocolate ice cream, I stopped in my tracks, my eyes moved heavenward and I had an overall sense of well being. There is definitely good in a world that can make such delicious ice cream! My mind became calm and peaceful- I reali ... -
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 ... -
The Angle Pose (Konasana)
Kona =Angle; Asana = Pose/Posture (This posture is Pronounced as:konah-sanah) How to do Konasana: Stand straight with feet about hip width distance apart and arms alongside the body. Breathe in and raise the left arm to the left and up towards. Breathe ou ... -
Yoga at Home
9 tips to practice yoga at home Daily yoga practice at home can help you stay healthy, more productive, calm and happy all day. Besides, these benefits are not just for you to enjoy. Doing these practices at home will not only keep you happy but your fami ... -
Superman Pose (Viparita Shalabhasana)
The Superman Pose is similar to a flying superman high in the air. This is where this yoga posture gets its nickname. viparita = inverted/ reversed; shalabh = locust; asana = pose/posture It is pronounced as Vip-a-RHEETH-uh shah-lah-BHAAHS-uh-nuh This pos ... -
Basic Tips to Get Started With Yoga
How often do we figure a person doing the headstand against some picturesque backdrop and say ‘yoga is not for me’ You might want to revisit your thought once you go through the basic tips which yoga has to offer. Read them and find yourself doing yoga ag ...
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