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We will continue our discussion of the headstand (शीर्षासन) and work on two variations in which we use the hands instead of the forearms for support. This pose puts a little extra pressure on the head and the arms as compared to the traditional pose described earlier. Preparation for the asana […] In a previous article, we talked about one of the commonly practiced inverted poses called Sarvangasana (shoulder stand). In today’s article, I am going to discuss another very important inverted pose – Shirshasana – (शीर्षासन) – (headstand). In many yoga texts, shirshasana has been described as "the king of asanas", perhaps due to […] In this article, we will talk about a vinyasa (a flow in which movements are synchronized with breathing) that will help you develop a strong upper body. Regular practice of this routine will build strength in the wrists, arms, shoulders, spine and abdominal muscles. When you want to go beyond the basic yoga poses and […] In this article, we will be discussing one of the inverted poses, called Sarvangasana – सर्वाङ्गासन – (commonly translated as the Shoulder Stand or the Supported Shoulder Stand pose). In some yoga texts, this pose is called the "queen of the asanas" (the headstand or the shirShasana is generally referred to as the […] In most of the poses that we have discussed so far, the spine gets alternately stretched forward and backward. These poses included back bending poses in the lying down position (Locust, Bow, Cobra), forward bending poses in the seated position (Head-to-knee pose, full forward bend) and standing position (Sun Salutation sequence). In our discussion today, […] Sun Salutation In Hindu mythology, the sun god is worshipped as a symbol of health and immortal life. The Rig Veda declares that "Surya is the Soul, both of the moving and unmoving beings". The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara – सूर्य नमस्कार) originated as a series of prostrations to the sun. Traditionally, it is […] In the ancient text on the practice of Yoga, "Hatha Yoga Pradeepika", six cleansing techniques have been prescribed: Neti: nasal cleansing, Dhauti: cleansing of the digestive tract, Nauli: abdominal massage, Basti: colon cleansing, Kapalbhati: purification and vitalization of the frontal lobes, and Trataka: focused gazing. In this discussion, we will be focusing […] Let us continue our discussion on the backward bending poses and focus on the pose called Dhanurasana – धनुरासन -(Bow Pose). In the final position, the pose resembles a bow, ready to shoot an arrow. Step-by-step Round one: […] In today’s post, we will continue our discussion on the backward bending poses and focus on the pose called Shalabhasana – शलभासन -(Locust Pose). In the final position, the pose resembles the trunk of a locust. Step-by-step Round one – Ardha Shalabhasana (Half Locust Pose): Lie flat on the abdomen with the hands […] In the previous posts, we talked about the seated forward-bending poses. With this issue, we will start discussing some of the backward bending poses which are done lying down on the abdomen. We will begin this discussion with Bhujangasana –भुजङ्गासन -(Cobra pose). The word “bhujanga” in Sanskrit means a cobra or a […] |
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