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
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 yoga pose for those who … 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
Sutra neti (nasal cleaning with thread) is an advanced process for cleaning the nose, removing blockages in the nasal passages and ensuring unrestricted airflow through both nostrils. In Sutra Neti, a catheter (a long, thin rubber tube) or twined strands … Read More
Body stiffness is not a good symptom for sound health. If you are flexible, it means you are keeping yourself away from various diseases. Stiffness makes you susceptible to various health issues. There are some easy yogic exercises that help … Read More
What is Jal Neti? Jala Neti is a cleansing yoga or also known as nasal irrigation, comes with many benefits like sinus treatment, preventing respiratory blockage, good for ENT, etc. If not done properly, it has also come with some … Read More
What is Hero Pose? This is a simple yoga pose which is rarely used for meditative practices. Yet we feel that for many people it will be more comfortable than Sukhasana, since there is a larger area of contact with … Read More