Children are the future of humanity. If they live a happy and healthy life, they will strive for higher pursuits and achieve the highest goal of life. A child’s physical body has all organs and organ systems that are growing … Read More
Ashtanga Namaskara, or Eight-Limbed Pose, is a yogasana wherein eight body points, like feet, knees, chest, chin and hands, come in contact with the surface. In Sanskrit, it is called as Ashtanga Namaskara (अष्टाङ्ग नमस्कार). The yoga asana is an … Read More
Plank Pose is an excellent exercise but must be performed with proper alignment and technique to avoid strain or injury. Facts about Plank Pose Plank Pose is also known as Phalakasana. Phalakasana is pronounced as ‘fall-ack-AHS-anna’. It comprises two words: … Read More
Full Cobra pose or Purna Bhujangasana is an advanced yoga pose. Purna Bhujangasana, being an advanced yoga pose, is more challenging to practice for beginners. It requires utmost spinal flexibility. It shouldn’t be done for those who are having back … Read More
Shalabhasana, the locust pose, is a prone lying yogasana with backward spine bending. The asana is an excellent yoga posture for improving the health and strength of the lower back. Initially, it is a little difficult to practice because it … Read More
“While lying on the ground, stretch your legs as straight as sticks. Catch hold of your feet with your hands behind the back. Adjust your body so that it takes the shape of a bow. Roll to and fro. This … Read More
Revolved Seated Angle Pose in Yoga, Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana, is an advanced-level seated yoga asana. Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana is a Sanskrit word wherein ‘Parivrtta’ means revolved ‘, Upavistha’ means open, ‘Kona’ means angle and ‘asana’ points to yoga pose. The … Read More
What is Nauli Kriya? Nauli is taken from the root word ‘Nāla’, which means navel string or rectus abdominis muscles. Nauli is a practice of contracting and isolating the rectus abdominis muscles. In the Gheraṅḍasaṁhitā, it is known as Lauliki. … Read More
What is Eka Pada Rajakapotasana? Pigeon pose is a hip and groin opening forward bend yoga asana. It needs the flexibility to practice with perfection. It gives adequate stretching to the thighs, groin, back and psoas. It is a perfect … Read More
Hasta Uttanasana meaning Hasta Uttanasana, or the Raised Arms Pose Yoga, is a fundamental yoga posture within the sequence of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation). Its name is derived from the Sanskrit words “hasta,” meaning hand; “ut,” meaning intense; “tan,” meaning … Read More