How to Overcome Insecurities With Yoga
How to Overcome Insecurities with Yoga This essay is written with the intention of bringing awareness to yoga and the power it holds in self- discovery which leads to overcoming your insecurities. Insecurity is defined as the uncertainty or anxiety about oneself. It is the lack of confidence within your abilities and created as a […]
How Yoga Can Remove Neck And Shoulder Pain
According to master yoga teacher, Aadil Palkhivala, “true yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and […]
How Yoga Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Blood-Pressure is a significant function of our bloodstream, regulated by the contractions of our heart-muscle. It is responsible for transporting essential nutrients, as well as oxygen to our muscles and organs through our blood (intensity depends on the actual physical effort). On the other hand, permanent pressure which can exceed a rate of 120/80 mmg/Hg […]
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 […]
