Kapalabhati kriya or breathing: Kapala means skull, and bhati means to shine.Kapalabhati breathing is the best technique to improve intelligence. Kapalabhati Kriya technique Sit comfortably.Close both fists with the thumb inside and place them on the thighs touching each other.This is maha mudra. Inhale in the mild, slow and prolonged manner and exhale quickly and […]
Category: yoga asanas
Purvottanasana , Benefits, How to do, Precautions
Purvottanasana means intense eastward facing stretch. As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the east is known as the direction of new beginnings and budding potential. In Upward Plank Pose, we draw on the strength of the core and leg muscles, as well as the support of the shoulders beneath […]
Bakasana, Benefits, How to do, Precautions
Crane pose Bakasana is a unique asana that refers to a bird called Crane. In Sanskrit Baka stands for Crane and also while practising this asana the body structure exactly looks like body posture of bird Crane that is why it is also named as Crane Pose. It is synchronized form of asana entirely […]
Triyaka Bhujanganasan , Benefits, How to do , Precautions
The word tiryaka means triangular or diagonal, and bhujanga means cobra.’ The word tiryaka is used here for two good reasons. Firstly, because in the final pose one gazes over the shoulder diagonally across the back of the Body at the heel on the opposite side. Secondly, because one looks over each shoulder in turn […]
Bhramari Pranayama
The word bhramari refers to the humming sound made by abhramara (a bumblebee in Sanskrit). The Bhramari Pranayama consists in making a deep, soft humming bee-like sound while exhaling. Because Bhramari Pranayama has a very calming effect on the nerves and the mind, it is usually practiced as a prelude to meditation. As a part […]
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, Benefits, How to do , Precautions
Nadi is a tubular organ of the body like an artery or a vein for the passage of prana or energy. A nadi has three layers like an insulated electric wire. The innermost layer is called Sira, the middle layer damani, and entire organ, as well as the outer layer, is called nadi. Sodhana meaning […]
Suryabhedana pranayam
Technique for Suryabhedana Pranayama: How to perform syrabhedana pranayama:Sit in Padmasana Inhale slowly and deeply through your right nostril, your left nostril shut with your ring finger and little finger.Next, close your right nostril with the thumb of your right hand. And then exhale through your left nostril, keeping your right nostril closed Repeat the […]
Gomukhasana, Benefits, How to do, Precautions
Gomukhasana (Cow-face Pose) is one of the popular sitting postures for the beginners. It is called cow-face because in this pose the lower limbs resemble the face of the cow. The two knees with the gap in between look like the mouth and, the shin- the side of the face. The feet look like the […]
EKA PADA SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA
(Single Leg Bridge Pose in Shoulder Stand): “Eka” meaning “one.” “Pada” meaning “foot” or “leg” Setu meaning bridge Bandha meaning lock Sarva meaning all Anga meaning limb Asana meaning pose Benefits of One-Legged Bridge Pose: *.Stretched and opened chest, heart, shoulders, spine, neck, thighs, and hip flexors *.Strengthened […]
Superman Pose Benefits, How to do
The Superman Pose is similar to a flying superman high in the air. This is where this yoga posture gets its nickname. viparita = inverted / reversed ; shalabh = locust ; asana = pose /posture It is pronounced as Vip -a – RHEETH- uh shah – lah -BHAAHS – uh- nuh This posture is […]