In considering what type of yoga is best for me, we need to consider the types of yoga practice that are directed at creating the highest level of energy, vitality and freedom. The only way to do this is to work with yourself, not against yourself. Whether we are doing a 90-minute class of Power Yoga or a 45-minute Restorative Yoga class, the type of yoga class…
Yes, weight training can be an effective way to bulk you up and improve your total body strength, but yoga can also be an excellent way to strengthen the muscles creating functional strength that assists in performing everyday activities like lifting, walking, standing and sitting. So, practise these yoga asanas recommended by yoga expert Abhishek Sharma. Utkatasana…
World Yoga Day: Yoga Asanas And Their Benefit For Students New Delhi: International Yoga Day is here and while the world is busy participating in yoga camps and posting selfies, we have decided to focus on the benefits of yoga for students. Yes, inculcating the good habit of practicing yoga at a young age can prove to do wonders for young children in schools…
When learning yoga its a common question in anyones mind, how many postures are there? Can you recollect all of them! According to Hatharatnavali 84 asanas are listed although Gherand Samhita describes most numbers in detail (32). Here goes the 84 asanas. Siddha, Bhadra, Vajra, Simha, Shilpasimha, Bandhakra, Samputita, Shuddha (4 varieties of padma), Danda, Parsva…
Many common ailments and discomforts can be traced to poor posture. If the spine is not properly aligned or if there is tightness or stiffness in the back, the result is often an imbalance in the body. When this imbalance becomes chronic many kinds of disorders arise in the organs, glands and nervous system. Performing the tada-asana allows one to observe one…
Now that your team is getting acquainted with Asana and its features, you might start to see other ways to track even more work in Asana. We encourage you to keep exploring ways to expand your teamās use of Asana and take a look at our team-specific examples. Asana is simple but powerful, and itās flexible enough to track all kinds of work, no matter what type…
If you have ever wondered what the most recommended asanas for women are, look no further! The following Yoga set is highly recommended for women to perform. This is part of the technology of Kundalini Yoga based on angles and triangles. It also deals with creating pressure and stretching specific organs of the body. SPINAL FLEX IN ROCK POSE Benefits: Kundalini…
Because the practice of yoga includes learning so many new postures, yoga asana images are great learning tools both for remembering the postures as well as learning to execute them correctly. Using Yoga Asana Images Taking yoga classes with an experienced instructor is the best way to learn yoga properly, but supplementing these yoga classes with your own at-home…
Many people hold stress and tension in their upper backs, leading to tightness and pain. And although playing sports and lifting weights are good for your body, some activities can leave your upper back muscles feeling sore and stiff. Release tension and stretch tight upper back muscles with the ancient practice of yoga. Just a few poses performed when you re…
Do you think that your headstand or Downward Dog was handed down from yogi to yogi for centuries, or when you re doing the Sun Salutation, you ve joined the ranks of yogis who were practicing those same motions thousands of years ago? Then think again. The first is, Sounds great! I d love to try it. The second, though a minority, tends to be quite vocal. They…
Weāve all been thereā¦ youāre working on a project and you have to wait for someone else to finish their part of the work before you can get started on yours. Every day (or maybe every hour) you spend valuable time checking in on their progress. Or maybe you assume theyāll let you know when their piece is done, only to find out theyād finished it last week, and…
A tight piriformis is one of the major causes of sciatic pain. We look at the anatomy of the hip and which yoga poses can help. In part one of this series I gave an overview of In this article we look in more detail at one of the major causes of sciatic pain: Piriformis Syndrome We ll look first at the anatomy of the hip and the piriformis muscle and then which…
Asana is one of the eight limbs of classical Yoga, which states that poses should be steady and comfortable, firm yet relaxed helping a practitioner to become more aware of their body, mind, and environment. The 12 basic poses or asanas are much more than just stretching. They open the energy channels, chakras and psychic centers of the body while increasing…
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You don t naturally experience these movements daily and therefore, you need to move your body in certain ways to revive tired muscles that are working constantly. But before you do, you must note that these poses help in relieving muscular back pain. If you are suffering from pain related to spine ailments, degenerative disc disease or arthritis, please consult…
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…
Are you having problems in understanding how to perform a particular Yoga Pose? This is the place where you can ask a question about Yoga Poses. Or you can share valuable tip with our readers. I will give you an answer or help you solve the problem. It s free and it s easy to do. Just fill in the form below, then click on Submit Your Question . Click below to…
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…
