I had to once make a presentation. I was not ready. Something inside me was afraid. My palms were sweaty, my heartbeat was faster. I could not concentrate Source: 3...
Ajwain, Cardamom, Cumin, Neem and many more. In the ancient science of Ayurveda, herbs and spices are viewed as the spiritual essence – the Kundalini – of plants. Plants and...
Daily yoga practice helps you stay healthy, more productive, calm and happy all day. Doing these practices at home not only keep you happy but your family Source: A beginner’s...
In Sanskrit Ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse” of the roots of the herb. Its biological name is ‘Withania Somnifera’ and it is a plump shrub with oval leaves...
Chi Energy: Have you ever wondered why a child sleeps instantly when rapped or patted by mother? What is there in patting, its nothing but the soothing energy which relaxes...
Foods to eat before practising yoga Eat or not to eat before yoga classes has been quite a curiosity and a topic of discussion among yoga lovers. If you go...
You jog regularly to keep you healthy but often feel overwhelmed by the stress of life. Meditation promises serenity. Recent studies at the University of Wisconsin and UCLA suggests that...
This is intense forward bending asana, and require flexibility. It is a horizontal version of uttanasana. Due to tightness in the legs and back, forward bending is not easy. Beginners...
Matsyasana fills the air in your lungs and lets you float like fish by doing plavini pranayama. It is highly recommended to perform this asana immediately after sarvangasana to create...
In Sanskrit Ushtra means camel because the final pose looks like a camel. It is a deep backward bending asana especially good for back problems, blood circulation, and respiratory system....
Kati means waist, chakra means circular wheel, this asana is all about rotation of the waist, and a simple yet very effective yoga posture. Kati chakrasana is one of the...
Pawan means air, mukta means free, pawanmuktasana is indeed a great asana to release air or gas from the stomach and helps entire digestive system. It is very easy to...
Vipareeta Karani Asana or Upside-Down Seal or Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose is another inverted pose and one of the simplest inverted asanas. You get similar benefit by doing this asana as you...
Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are caused when the veins around the anal region become swollen and inflamed. In the condition of piles you feel extreme to mild pain whenever...
Full Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is an advance level extreme back bending asana suitable for experienced practitioners only. This asana is very powerful hip opener and helps to increase the flexibility...
This inverted asana has a lot of similarity with headstand (sirsasana) and forearm balance asana (pincha mayurasana). It is a challenging pose which requires strong arm, strong shoulder blades, strong...
‘Nat’ means dancer, and ‘raj’ means king, the natarajasana or the Lord of the dance pose has been inspired by the Hindu god Shiva who is considered as the lord...
As per the literature of yoga, it’s ideal to end your yoga sequence either with yoga nidra or savasana (corpse pose). Sleep is of two types un-cautious sleep or regular...
Balasana or child pose is the calming warm up yoga pose. It is a sitting and bending pose which stretches and releases the spine and lower back and get you...
Urdhva hastasana, also known as urdhva vrikshasana, upward tree pose or upward hand pose, is the first asana while performing surya namaskar. It is a perfect pose to revitalize the...
Third eye also known as Ajna Chakra is very much associated with Lord Shiva as the only person or deity with third eye on his forehead, that is why he...
Kundalini Yoga, originated from the Sanskrit wordlaya yoga, also known as “the yoga of awareness”, is theprocess of awakening of kundalini energy through yoga, meditation, pranayama, and mantra. In English,...
Swastika is an ancient Hindu auspicious symbol which means being well and healthy. This asana tries to attain the shape of swastika with legs placed on each other. It will...
In Sanskrit, Padma means Lotus, it is also called as kamalasana as sitting posture gives you the appearance of lotus. It is a cross legged sitting yoga pose for deep...
Bhramari word is the origination from Sanskrit word Bharmar which means humming bee. In this buzzing-bee pranayama, we make a sound of buzz, like honeybee, while exhaling. It can be...
In Anulom Vilom we do the breathing from one nostril only. It is one of the most easy, effective, and popular pranayama. It does not have any side effects, and...
Pranayama is the combination of two words i.e. ‘pran+ayama’, pran means life (breath), and ayama means control, means control of the life through regulation of the breath. In fact, it...
As name suggests, preparatory poses prepare your body, internally and externally, and create required stamina to perform the variety of asanas in the Yoga. Asanas create a lot of strain...
Vira means a hero in the Sanskrit. Hero pose is classical seated beginner yoga asana and a highly recommended position for meditation and pranayama. The pose can be done even...
This is the counterpose version to adho mukha svanasana, “urdhva” means upward, so it is called upward facing dog pose. Urdhva mukh svanasana is related to the action of deep...
In Sanskrit, “Adho” means “down,” “Mukha” means “facing,” and “Svana” means “dog.” Adho Mukha Svanasana is one of the poses which makes up Surya Namaskara sequence. (The Sun Salutation). It...
Boat is called nauka in the Sanskrit. This asana looks like just a boat as entire body takes the shape of boat while practising. This asana can be performed in...
Plough is a popular farming tool to prepare the soil for agricultural purposes, in the same way, halasana also prepares the body and mind for yogic purposes. Steps to do...
In Sanskrit, tada means palm tree, the pose resembles the shape of palm tree. It is the basic but key standing asana with different variations, and one of the best...
Savasana or shavasana, as name reflects, in Sanskrit, shava meaning “corpse”, corpse pose resembles the pose of a dead body for relaxation purpose. It is also referred to, and confused...
Headstand Pose is called the “father” of all yoga poses due to its complexity and endless benefits, it is also known as Sirsasana. Headstand Pose is a difficult and advanced...
Like Sarvangasana and Sirsasana, in Utthanasana also, your head goes below your heart which allows the bloodflow to your head providing a boost of oxygen to all the cells. In...
It is said that hanumanasana, or monkey pose, derives its name from the giant leap made by Lord Hanuman to the Lanka in the epic Ramayana. This is a complex...
Our body, from toe to head, is very stiff. Test this: try to touch your toes with your hands keeping your legs straight and bending forward. Do not force it,...
Greeva means neck and sanchalana means movement. Neck movements are one of the most basic exercises in the yoga. It can be performed at any time during the day, evening,...
In Sanskrit, sarva means ‘entire’ or ‘whole’ and anga means ‘body’, sarvangasana means whole body asana, also known as ‘salamba sarvangasana’ means ‘supported shoulder stand pose’. There is also another variation...
It is also known as frog pose because final pose of this asana resembles a frog. In Sanskrit, frog is called as a Manduk. Steps to do Mandukasana Variation 1:...
‘Shasha’ means Hare, shashankasana looks similar to a sitting hare. It is another variation of vajrasana. It is a perfect asana for obesity and very easy to perform for the...
Here supta means ‘reclined’. It is also called ‘Reclined Thunderbolt Pose’. This asana is a variation of vajrasana. This is especially useful for digestive system, spine, thighs, and lungs. It...
In Sanskrit, “kapal” means forehead and “bhati” means shining. Kapalbhati pranayama is a deep breathing and meditation technique that helps you with internal purification, get rid of various ailments and...
Vajrasana Yoga or Thunderbolt Pose, also known as diamond pose or zen pose, is a Sanskrit word which signifies firmness as this asana gives you firm sitting posture. Perhaps, it...
