By increasing range of motion and strengthening the body, it s clear that yoga postures affect us physically. There s also a mythical life to yoga asanasāmany are named after characteristics found either in nature or in great people, or are defined by the muscle groups they engage. But understanding poses requires us to move beyond simply doing the postures…
Does the word āyogaā conjure up images of willowy young women and men meditating serenely or contorting their bodies into improbable, pretzelĀlike shapes? If you think thatās all yoga is good for, youāre in for a pleasant surprise, especially if you suffer from chronic low back pain. Thatās because a growing number of medical professionals are finding that yoga…
Downward Facing Dog Photo Credit: iStock.com Come into a plank position, bend your knees, and push your bum up and back like a dog having a big stretch, while keeping your spine straight. Benefits: Builds strength in arms, shoulders and legs Prevents bone degeneration Inversion poses bring blood to brain, improving brain activity and awareness Cobra Lie down…
When you feel tired and weighed down by stress, a lack of exercise, and poor food choices, give your body and mind a reboot with a detox. A detox doesnāt always mean a rigorous diet, juice fast, or ingesting a combination of nauseating herbs. You can detox through yoga too, with a practice thatāll leave you feeling cleaner on the inside and more energetic on…
One of the biggest battle for most people is āWeight Lossā. 90 % of the people are stressed and spend sleepless nights over not losing weight. The question in most individualās mind is despite doing exercise and eating right why is it that I am unable to lose weight or maintain it? Healthy foods, controlled portion sizes, regular exercise and peaceful sleep ā…
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Asana is yoga pose or posture or position of the body. Patanjali in ashtanga yoga defines asanas as Steady and Comfortable pose. Yogasanas, the yogic exercises are an essential part of This applications. Until and unless the body is put into a relaxed, still and steady posture, one fails to achieve deep state of meditation. According to the Jain yoga practices…
Lower back pain associated with yoga practice is one of the most common complaints my patients at triyoga come to me with. Sometimes it s pain during particular asanas (yoga postures), sometimes it s pain that follows daily practice, or it may just be a feeling of lack of strength in the lower back. More severe lower back injuries can result in pain that radiates…
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Asana is the physical practice of yoga poses. What most of us call yoga (as in, Bye honey, I m off to my yoga class ) could more specifically be called asana since the word yoga also encompasses pranayama, meditation, and five other limbs . In addition to referring broadly to the physical aspect of yoga, asana can also be used to describe a single pose (as…
Padmasana: Sit on the floor with legs stretched in front.Bend the right knee and place it on the left thigh.The sole of the foot should be pointed upwards. Tuck your heel in at the waist level near the pelvic bone. Next, bend your left knee and place it on the right thigh in a similar way. Place your hands on the knees in chinmudra position. Keep the spine and…
New Delhi, June 21: Leading the celebrations of the third edition of the International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did asanas at a rain-drenched Ramabai Ambedkar Sthal in Lucknow. The International Yoga Day was observed in all states, especially the BJP-ruled ones, with Chief Ministers doing yogic exercise. Social media, especially microblogging site…
Child s Pose is commonly known as a place of rest in yoga. Most people use it to relax and regroup in between more challenging asanas during class. I ve found a lot of comfort in utilizing it to help ease my anxiety symptoms. Child s Pose helps to release tension in the back, neck and shoulders, which are areas where most people hold a lot of their stress. This…
A classic yoga posture, Knees-to-Chest Pose has many therapeutic benefits. Because itās performed on your back, it is sometimes referred to as āSupine Knees-to-Chest Pose.ā Though the pose is rarely referred to by its Sanskrit name ā Apanasana (ah-pahn-AHS-uh-nuh) ā it can be helpful to understand its meaning. It comes from two Sanskrit words: āApanaā (meaning…
You ve probably heard about the benefits of yoga, but have you wondered how you can start. As we always suggest, start with the easy stuff. So, here are some simple yoga asanas and poses that can get you started. Child Pose or Balasana: This pose is ideal for beginners where a person surrenders to gravity, resulting in relaxation of shoulders, neck back muscles…
Asana is subjecting your body to the various poses to achieve relaxation and increase flexibility. Yogaasan.com is instrumental in making the yoga enthusiasts more aware about the activity and plethora of various yoga asanas. There are many different types of yoga asanas and each has its own traits and benefits. Yogaasan.com is leading resource developed on yoga…
Schedule: ( timeplan in Norwegian) PDF link , Zenplanner Schedule from where you can book classes. We teach in English when needed, and the asanas (yogaposes) are often called out with their sanskrit names. Alberto teaches all his classes in English. Yogarommet teach yoga adapted to our western lifestyle. A consistent practice of yoga helps develop a healthy…
How to do Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana) Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body. Breathe in and as you exhale, bring your right knee towards your chest and press the thigh on your abdomen with clasped hands. Breathe in again and as you exhale, lift your head and chest off the floor and touch your chin to your right knee. Hold…
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon teaching Teacher Training at Tranquil Space. As always, it was a fabulous experience and I left feeling exhilarated, exhausted and inspired. To me, there s nothing like a group of students who are hungry for more-who have chosen to study what they re studying because they truly love it- and who have so much knowledge, experience…
As a former collegiate gymnast, most yoga poses have come easily to me. I can do a Handstand with ease and transition from arm balances to inversions gracefully and weightlessly. And if you look at all those photos and videos of me doing the physical practice of yoga or peer at my life from the outside, it might look like I have it made, like I donāt have a care…
Asana can be defined as a physical Yoga posture or position that is designed to help master the body and enhance the body s functions. Yoga poses are, in essence, Yoga exercises creating strength and endurance, improving circulation and energy flow, cleansing organs and other systems, and expanding muscles and joints. With all these benefits of the Yoga poses…
Waking up in the everyday world usually means arising from sleep and opening your eyes. In yoga and meditation traditions, the act of awakening connotes removing the sleepiness of misperception and ignorance, allowing one to witness reality clearly. This awakening is often translated from the sanskrit word bodhi. You may recognize this word as part of other concepts…
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Yoga asanas is a body positions that has something to do with the sequence of sitting, standing and balancing postures to increase the body flexibility. Yoga asanas provide the individual with multifold benefits physically, mentally and also spiritually. It keeps us physically fit, reduces weight, normalizes blood pressure, controls stress and cholesterol level…
But itās imperative to remember that yoga is not a skill, itās a lifestyle ā and itās for everyone. You, too, can practice yoga. All it takes is consistently meeting yourself on the mat. Donāt let the myriad of philosophies, teachings, poses and asanas intimidate you. Just start somewhere, and when the time is right, you will pick up all of these deeper aspects…
So you killed leg day, but now you canāt even walk to the bathroom without being in pain. Post-workout muscle soreness is both a good thing and a bad thing. Itās a good thing because that indicates that you had a successful, muscle-building workout. Soreness is caused by the micro-tears in the muscles from working really hard. If you are sore, good job! You are…
Chances are at least one person in your lifeāa family member, someone you work with, or a good friendāhas high blood pressure and takes one or more pills a day to bring it under control. Why so likely? Because high blood pressureāwhat doctors call hypertensionāaffects one in three adults in the United States. Elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk…
