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
120 Common Yoga Sanskrit Glossary Achara: A component of lifestyle related to day-to-day conduct, attitudes, and feelings in life. Adhyatmik Yoga: A type of yoga that involves self-awareness to realise one’s ‘self.’ Agnisara Kriya: ‘Agni’ means fire, and ‘Sara’ means … 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
“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
Bhunamanasana, a traditional Hatha yoga pose, has greater significance from a health point of view. The carriage comes under advanced yoga asana, known as ‘Earth Yoga Pose’ or ‘Greeting the Earth pose’. The pose is beneficial in making you physically, … Read More
What is Sutra Neti? 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 … 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 multiple health issues. Some easy yogic exercises help to loosen up … Read More
What is the meaning of the headstand yoga pose? Headstand yoga pose or Sirsasana, sometimes also known as yoga headstand pose, is the only pose that stimulates all body organs. This upside-down yoga is known for its numerous health benefits. … Read More