Trikonasana: the three-angle pose

September 6th, 2010 by Alisha


Well, Trikonasana has been derived from the word ‘Trikona’ which means Triangle and ‘asana’ means posture of yoga. In other words, it is posture which is performed in yoga practice where body is stretched in such a manner that the Triangle shape is formed. Now let us discuss the procedure of performing this Trikonasana.

Procedure: [...]

Halasana: must for yoga practisioners

September 1st, 2010 by Alisha


Halasana is a valuable form of asana which has its own uniqueness and excellent benefits. In other words, it is an extremely forward bending exercise which is also popularly known as Plough postures.  However, this asana is to be performing to promote the flexibility and strength in all the regions of the neck and back. [...]

Meditation: an art of positive living

August 25th, 2010 by Alisha


Meditation is an ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries, with origins in the Eastern part of the world. However, India is being a prime example of it where the basic use of mediation is as a form of healing and positive feeling. It often feels like nowadays people have not enough time [...]

Paschimothan Asana: foundation foe yoga practice

August 21st, 2010 by Alisha


Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bend yoga pose, where you touch your toes in a seated position. It is one of the best forms of yoga asana which gives a complete stretch to the entire back of the body, from the skull down to the heels. It is very difficult to do. Moreover, it is [...]

Matsyasana: “destroyer of all diseases”

July 27th, 2010 by Alisha


Matsyasana is commonly a fish pose yoga posture which is performed to stretch the neck and upper spine in the Shoulder Stand, Bridge or Plough. It is very easy t perform this yoga posture.  Matsya, the Fish, was one of the personifications of the Hindu God Vishnu. Vishnu assumed this form to save the earth [...]

Lolasana: strengthens your muscles and joints

July 23rd, 2010 by Alisha


Lolasana is one of the most popular yoga poses which is also known as Pendant Pose (Tolasana or Jhula or Swing Pose or the Scales Pose) etc. This pose practice is a sure-shot way to strengthen your upper back, arms or tone your abdominal organs etc. This is so as you not just balance your [...]

Yoga mudrasana

July 17th, 2010 by Alisha


In the practice of Yoga, Yogamudrasana is very important and fairly simple pose that helps the yoga practitioner to stimulate the digestive fire and also cures problems related to the stomach like gas, indigestion, chronic constipation, etc. Now let us more discuss the benefits of this Yogamudrasana.

Benefits of Yogamudrasana:

While practicing this yoga posture, the [...]

Padmasana

July 15th, 2010 by Alisha


This is probably the most popular posture of yoga practice and daily used by yoga practitioners or Buddha and is a very well known meditation pose. Furthermore, this pose is also known as Lotus pose. This is not always an easy for Westerners to master. It may take time for the ligaments to become extended, [...]