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. [...]
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Posture : Vira means brave. The way a brave man takes position while attacking his enemy, the similar position is formed in this asana, hence it is called as Virasana.
Pre position Standing Position.
How to do the exercise:
Pre Position: Standing Position (as in the picture above)
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This yoga Exercise has two variations. You can practice this as below:
Variation I: [...]
Explanation:
‘Vriksha’ means tree in sanskrit. In this asana, the body stays upright like a tree. This is also called Ardha (half) Chandrasana.(Chandra means moon)
How to do the exercise:
1.Stand straight and keep both the legs together. With the right hand lift the right foot and keep the right heel pressed against the right hip so that [...]
How to practice the Yoga Exercises:-
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Base Position:
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1.Sit with the legs outstretched.
2.Place the palms of the hands on the floor to the sides and just behind the buttocks.
3.The back, neck and head should be straight.
4.Straighten the elbows.
5.Lean back slightly, taking the support of the arms.
6.Close the yes and relax the whole body in this position.
Toe Bending:
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1.Sit [...]
Benefits
1. It keeps the liver healthy and
ensures that it functions
normally.
2. It cures stomach disorders and
secrete digestive juices apart
from stimulating the solar plexus.
Caution
1. Those suffering from cervical
pain should practise this asana
with the head straight. Those
with lumbar pain should avoid
this asana.
How to do the exercise:
1. Sit straight with both legs stretched in front.
2. Now bend [...]
Benefits
1. Promotes proper thyroid function
2. strengthens abdomen
3. stretches upper back
4. improves blood circulation
induces relaxation
How to do the exercise:
1. Lie on your back and lift your legs up into air.
2. Place your hands on your lower back for support, resting
your elbows and lower arms on the ground.
3. Make [...]
Benefits
1.Decreases joints pains.
2.Improves digestive system, appetite.
3.Improves liver functions.
How to do the exerciose:
1.Sit in the posture of Lotus [click here to see details of Lotus].
2.While exhaling twist slightly to the right and reach back with the right hand to grasp your right big toe. Inhale. Again while exhaling, twist slightly to the left and reach back [...]
Benefits
1.As the stomach is pressed and then allowed to go limp in this exercise , the liver , urinary bladder, spleen, intestines and stomach are well exercised by it.
2.Helps one to get rid of constipation , improves appetite, releases wind and reduces flatulence.
3. It gives relief in cases of diseases of the lungs and heart.
4.It [...]
Benefits
1.Highly beneficial for indigestion ,flatulence and allied problems, as the weight of the body presses the elbow into the upper abdomen, massaging the pancreas and spleen.
2.It strengthens the waist ,arms,lungs,ribs and heart.
How to do the exercise:
1.Sit back on your heel with knees apart. Place your palms on the floor, fingers pointing back toward your [...]
Benefits
1.This exercise makes the body strong and harder like thunder bolt.
2. It ensures digestion and prevents excess wind formation.
2.It helps to remove elephantiasis , rheumatism of the knees, backache and sciatica and eases tenderness of the legs.
Caution:
1. Those suffering from knee pain should not practise this exercise.
How to do the exercise:
1. Sit on your [...]
Yogamudra occupies a place of significant importance in Yoga Exercise.It is one of the best exercise for women who want to retain their charm and youth.
Benefits
1.Tones up the spinal nerves and is of great benefit to the proper functioning of the digestive system.
2.Helps to normalize movement of the faeces in the intestines.
3.Also [...]
Benefits
1. Most dynamic back ward bend.
2. Stimulates all the charkas or energy centers.
3. Effective for respiratory problems, backache, rheumatic pains etc.
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How to do the exercise:
1.Keeping feet far apart and hands on hips arch slowly backward.
2.Keep your weight on your knees and push your hips forward.
3.Inhale, raise your arms over and behind your head and drop [...]
Benefits:
This exercise is generally done to clear the throat and nostrils, the calf muscles ,knees and fingers also becomes strong.
1. Increases Blood circulation to throat and tongue .
2. Strengthens face and throat muscles.
3. Improves voice.
4. Effective for sinus headache.
5.It is very beneficial in case of tonsillitis.
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How to do the exercise:
1.Kneel on the mat [...]
Benefits
Relaxation and relief from hypertension, fear psychosis and insomnia.
Description:In India it is called “SAVA ASANA”. SAVA …means dead body and ASANA standa for yoga exercise. It is always adviced that while doing yoga exercise, one should do this after every set of exercise for few seconds and at least [...]
Benefits
Gives an excellent lateral stretch to the spine, tones the spinal nerves, helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. It makes the body flexable.
How to do the exercise:
1.Stand with your feet well apart (about 3-4 feet). Point your left foot to the left, and your right foot slightly to the left. Stretch [...]
Benefits
This exercise helps the whole spinal column to become healthy and flexable.The blood circulation and the digestive process improves.The portion below the naval region - foot,waist,stomatch,neck and the back can be made flexible by this exercise.It also strengthen the bones,veins,tendons,and by this the body becomes very beneficial in helping diabetes and all intestinal diseases.
1.The [...]
Benefits of the Exercise.
1.This exercise makes the legs and lungs strong,spinal column strong and flexable
2. This exercise is very helpful for back pain due to sciatica.
3.This exercise ensures efficient functioning of the digestive systyem preventing constipation, reducing fat.
4.Effective for diabetic people and it helps to cure hernia aswell.
How to do the [...]
BENEFITS:
1. If these yoga exercises are performed regularly it will give the spine great flexibility of movement.
2.Invigorates the internal organs, reduces fat, effective for diabetes and stimulates the entire nervous system.
3.It also stimulates the gastric fire and , and removes all the diseases of men.
4.The pose is particulary effective for combating menstural irregularities and pain, [...]
Benefits
Aids in circulation, Relieves pressure on the lower back Improves memory, concentration and the sensory faculties.It helps to improve eyesight defect, dental illness, headache, histeria and nurve disease.
Description :
King of asanas, the Headstand or Sirshasana is one of the most powerfully beneficial postures for both body mind.
How to do the exercise: [...]
