Pregnancy Yoga – How Yoga Can Help You
Pregnancy is a pivotal life change for every woman; physically, emotionally and mentally. I believe that a holistic practice such as yoga can help to aid each of these areas and offer women support throughout their pregnancy. In this essay, I will be looking the benefit of yoga practice in all three trimesters, focusing on asanas, […]
How Yoga can Help to Improve Your Digestion
As societies progress, there is a shift in the economic structure of a country. Gradually, there is an increase in demand for jobs that are intellectually intensive and a decrease in the demand for labor-intensive jobs. This increases the proportion of the working population with a sedentary lifestyle, affecting the digestive system. This paper suggests […]
Natarajasana – The Lord of Dance Pose
Nataraj is another name for Shiva, one of the Indian main Gods. His dance symbolizes universal energy. Natarajasana or Lord Shiva Dance Pose brings along many benefits. The level 1 posture stretches the shoulders, chest, thighs, and groins. Are curious about how to perform this pose correctly? Here are the instructional steps for you: Stand […]
Warrior II Pose / Veerabhadrasana II-Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications
Warrior II Pose / Veerabhadrasana II–Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications Warrior II is also known as Veerabhadrasana in Sanskrit. The posture is extremely beneficial for your inner thighs, groin and hips. This asana can help you to increase strength and lets your confidence grow. It’s hip opener that – along many other benefits – promotes physical […]
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) –Alignment & Benefits
Utthita Parsvakonasana aims to stretch your spine, chest, and waist and tones your legs and knees. If the Sanskrit name sounds unfamiliar to you, let us explain its meaning. Utthita means extended, parsva stands for side, and kona can be translated as the angle. In English, we call Utthita Parsvakonasana as Extended Side Angle Pose. Here we have listed the correct approach and […]
Hanumanasana (Lord Hanuman Posture) -Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications
Hanuman is the Indian Monkey God. Hanumanasana describes the advanced yoga posture also known as “Splits”. It counts as an advanced posture that needs much patience and consistent practice to be achieved. Don’t worry if you cannot get it right away! It takes some time to loosen your hamstrings, hips, and pelvis. Good preparatory poses […]
Mandukasana (Frog Pose)- Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications
Mandukasana is also known as Frog Pose. Frog Pose is extremely beneficial if you want to release back pain and stimulate your abdomen. It’s primary asana to control Diabetes Type 2 and is also used for Type 1 Patients. The pressure on the lower abdomen stimulates the digestive organs and pancreas, improves the blood flow […]
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana (One-Legged Crane Pose)– Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana aims to balance the nervous system. It strengthens the arms and wrists and develops a sense of physical balance. Instructions: Assume the final position of baka dhyanasana Focus the gaze on the nose tip Maintain the balance and transfer more weight on to the left arm Slowly stretch the right leg […]
Vipareeta Karani Asana (Inverted Pose) – Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Vipareeta Karani Asana can be a preparatory posture for Sarvangasana. It gives similar benefits to Sarvangasana with less pressure on the neck. To begin with, it is necessary to bend the knees when raising and lowering the legs. How to do Vipareeta Karani Asana (Inverted Pose) Lie flat on the back with the legs and […]
