Breath and Prana
Breathing is a vital process which starts at the time of birth and stops at the death. The important Oxygen is provided to all the parts, organs and cells of the body. The maximum time a person can survive without oxygen is about 4 minutes. All the metabolic processes require oxygen. Oxygen [...]
Posture : This Asana(exercise) differs from the earlier one only in the position of hands.(as in the picture) However, this latter variety is more difficult than the former. Besides, it is a more advanced state and naturally more beneficial. One should first practice type 1 and then pass on to [...]
Posture : This Asana is performed in Vajrasana Position.
Pre position : Vajrasana Position
How to do the Exercise:
1. Inhale and take both the hands back and keep the palms facing outside interlocking the thumbs. Keep both the hands straight.
2. Exhailing bend in the waist [...]
The front side of the body is called east side, while the back side is called the west side. In this Asana complete back side, i.e., the west side, right from the heels to the forehead, gets stretched and therefore, it is called ‘Pashchimottanasana’.
!st. Position: Sitting Position.
How to do the exercise: Only [...]
Ardha (means half)Pashchimottanasana is not an independent Asana Exercise). But since Paschimottanasana (full) is difficult to practice, Pashchimottanasana (ardha) is designed to enable the body to take the full position later.
Pre position or First Position: Sitting Position.
How to do the exercise:
Fold the left leg in the knee and place the heel of the left [...]
Pre position : Padmasana Position
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How to do the Exercise:
Exhale, and inhaling raise the hands upward from the sides and join the palms.
Exhaling, bend in the waist and touch the forehead on the floor keeping the hands straight. After taking the final position, continue smooth breathing.(as shown in the picture)
Position Like Yogamudra here too the [...]
It was Matsyendra rishi (saint)who designed and practiced this Asana (Yoga Exercise), and hence its name Masyendrasana. This Asana(Exercise) in its original form is difficult to practice, therefore, it was simplified which is called ‘Ardha Matsyendrasana’. After sufficient practice of this Asana, it becomes possible to practice Matsyendrasana.
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Pre position Sitting Position.
How [...]
This is the advanced stage of Vakrasana-1. Here the spine is twisted with the support of the knee alongwith the shoulder, and hence it involves more strain.
Pre position Sitting Position.
How to practice the Asana(Exercise)
1. Bend the left leg in the knee and place it near the thigh of left leg.
2. [...]
This Asana (Yoga Exercise) is designed to twist the spine to the right and left side in from its erect position. The spine is made up of highly elastic joints and can be moved to any direction.
Pre position: Sitting Position.
How to do the Exercise:
1. Bend the left [...]
Posture : This Exercise(Asana ) involves another system of pulling the leg which gives the impression of a bow with an arrow to be shot and hence, the name Dhanurasana.
Technique of doing the exerciise:
Pre position Sitting Position.
1. Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot [...]
In Sanskrit Dhanur means Bow.
Posture: In this Exercise the body is stretched more like a string of bow when pulled at the time of archery.
Technique of doing the exercise:
Pre position : Sitting Position.
1. Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot on the thigh [...]
Pose &Posture : In this Exercise the whole body in Padmasana is lifted up with the help of the hands, and therefore it can be called Raised Padmasana. The whole body weight is on both the hands.
Technique of doing the exercise:
Pre position : Padmasana [...]
Breathing Exercise perhaps the best form of exercise which keeps our body & mind free from several ailments.Some techniques are mentioned below which may be learned and practiced at home without the help of an expert.
QUIET BREATHING TECHNIQUE:
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All the inside activities of the body are due to the ever going process of combustion or [...]
Posture: The body is stretched to look like a mountain peak and so it is called the Parvatasana: (parvat means mountain in Sanskrit).
Pre position : Sitting Position: Padmasana
How to perform :
1. Take both the hands forward and lock the fingers of both the hands [...]
Padma means lotus in Sanskrit, in this asana position of the legs look like blooming lotus. This asana has been given a great importance in the Yogashastra as it is best suited for Pranayam, Meditation & concentration.
Pre position: Sitting Position as shown in the 1st. picture.
How to do [...]
Posture : Motionless & fixed but relaxed posture like dead body.
Pre position : Supine Position.
Use Generally practiced to get rid of fatigue, strain, exertion etc.
How to do the Asana(Exercise):
1. Spread both the legs and keep them at a distance of 1 or 1.5 feet apart. [...]
There are several joints in our body, which needs lubrication and movements. The food we consume supplies the lubrication and Yoga and other activities provide the movements. In our regular life some of these joints are overused and some are rarely used which may create problems at later stage in your life. To help these [...]
Posture : Vriksha means tree . A tree is always in a standing position, remains stable and grows upward. The similar process is involved in this asana(exercise) and hence it is called Vrikshasana.
Pre position : Standing Position.
How to do the exercise:
1. Exhale and inhailing take both [...]
The beginners should first of all learn the benefits of Joga Exercise and various ways to perform :
There are several joints in our body, which needs lubrication and movements. The food we consume supplies the lubrication and Yoga and other activities provide the movements. In our regular life some of these joints are overused and [...]
Posture In this Exercise the position of the body becomes like a triangle (trikon). And hence, it is called Trikonasana. (Trikon means Triangle)
Pre position : Standing Position.
How to do the Exercise:
1. Lift the left leg and place it at a maximum distance towards the left.
2. [...]
