What is Vrikshasana (Tree Posture) ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits What is Vrikshasana (Tree Posture) ? This is a balancing asana. The Sanskrit word vriksha means ‘tree’, thus, this is the ‘Tree Posture’. In the imagination of the tree, foot seems as a roots, leg is the trunk, arms as the branches and leaves,…
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What is Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits
What is Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits What is Tadasana (Palm Tree Posture) ? Tada in Sanskrit means ‘Palm tree’. This is called Tadasana because in it the body imitates a ‘Palm tree’. This tree is known for its height and also for being vertically straight. Hence, it has been…
What is Surya Namaskar ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits
What is Surya Namaskar ? – Steps, Poses and Benefits What is Surya Namaskar ? Surya means Sun and Namaskara means salutation. It is basically salutating the Sun through postures. Surya Namaskara is a series of 12 physical postures. These postures stretch various muscles and spinal column and give flexibility to the whole body. Let…
Yoga for Health
Yoga for Health Overview :- Yoga has become very popular not only in our country but also in many other parts of the world. Yogic practices lead to the development of holistic health. As said in the introduction, Yoga specifically means a connection of body and mind. It contributes to the promotion and maintenance of…
What is yoga Meditation ?
What is yoga Meditation ? Meditation is a yogic practice. This makes the body and mind relaxed. Meditation involve focussing on a single point which could be breath, a mantra, a word or an object. In the beginning, focussing of the mind is difficult, therefore a beginner can start meditating for a short duration only…
What is Shatkarma/Kriya (Cleansing Process)
What is Shatkarma/Kriya (Cleansing Process) Shatkarma means six karmas or kriyas. The karma/kriya means ‘action’. Shatkarma are purificatory process which cleanse the specific organs of the body by detoxifying them. The purification helps to keep the body and mind healthy. There are six cleansing processes described in hathayogic texts. These are Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Trataka,…
What is Pranayama ?
What is Pranayama in Yoga Pranayama consists of the breathing techniques which are related to the control of breath or respiratory process. Pranayama popularly known as yogic breathing, involves a conscious manipulation of our breathing pattern. The health of the respiratory system depends upon the quality as well as the quantity of air inhaled by…
What is Asana in Yoga
What is Asana in Yoga The term asana means sitting in a particular posture, which is comfortable and which could be maintained steadily for long time. Asana gives stability and comfort, both at physical and mental level. Guidelines for the Practice of Asanas :- • Generally, the asanas are practised in the sequence of standing,…
15+ Yoga rules for beginners
15+ Yoga rules for beginners •To develop a understanding of yogic practices and apply this understanding accordingly in one’s life and living. • To develop healthy habits and lifestyle in children. • To develop humane values in children. • To develop physical, emotional and mental health through yogic activities. General Guidelines for Yogic Practices Yoga…
General Guidelines for Yogic Practices
General Guidelines for Yogic Practices •To develop a understanding of yogic practices and apply this understanding accordingly in one’s life and living. • To develop healthy habits and lifestyle in children. • To develop humane values in children. • To develop physical, emotional and mental health through yogic activities. General Guidelines for Yogic Practices Yoga…