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 […]
Not a Matter of Size – Your Yoga Teacher Training in India
Yoga has become a global term and trend. Millions of people post insights of their yogic journey on social media like Instagram or Facebook. While yoga is often displayed as a sport for slim people, we would like to remind you that yoga shouldn’t be limited to physical appearance only. Doing Yoga Teacher Training in […]
Eka Pada Pranamasana (One-Legged Prayer Pose) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions
Eka Pada Pranamasana aims to develop nervous balance and strengthens the leg, ankle and foot muscles. You might know this posture as Vrikshasana or Tree Pose. In traditional Hatha Yoga, Eka Pada Pranamasana is usually performed after the Surya Namaskar as Standing Balancing Pose. Not only does it help you to achieve physical balance, it […]
Shava Udarakarshanasana (Universal Spinal Twist) – Benefits, Adjustment & Cautions
Shava Udarakarshanasana is also known as Universal Spinal Twist. It is especially useful to practice this pose towards the end of your asana practice. The Universal Spinal Twist aims to realign your hip joint and removes tightness from the lower back. Shava Udarakarshanasana is also helpful in digestion and massaging/stretching the digestive system. Today we […]
Lolasana- Swinging Pose: Benefits, Cautions & Instructions
Lolasana (Swinging Pose) is an advanced asana. To master this posture, one needs to be able to sit in Padmasana (Lotus Pose) without any discomfort. The name of the posture originates from the Sanskrit term Lol which means Swinging. How to do Lolasana Sit in Padmasana Place the palms on the floor besides the thighs Separate the […]
Janu Shirshasana (Head to Knee Forward Bend) – Benefits, Cautions & Guide
JanuShirshasana is a great pose to increase flexibility in your hamstrings. It aims to massage the left and right inner organs and balances the endocrine system. In the final pose, as the name suggests, your head should be touching onto your knee while bending forward. Did you know that you can enhance the posture’s benefit […]
Vrischikasana – Scorpion Pose: Benefits, Cautions & Guide
Vrischikasana (Scorpion Pose) is an advanced asana. In Sankrit, Vrischika means Scorpion. In order to sting its victim, the scorpion arches its tail above its back and then strikes beyond its head. This asana resembles a striking scorpion. Always remember to practice this posture near a wall until you have perfected the pose. The spiritual focus […]
