Yoga asanas is all about practicing old method for health and wellness of mind and body. Read about concept, right practice, precautions, health benefits of yoga asanas. Learn about movement, meditation, and breathing techniques for mental and physical well-being
Chakrasana: Chakrasana is called wheel pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward-facing bow pose). While doing this asana, the position of the body becomes round like a circle. Hence it is called Chakrasana. In Chakrasana, the whole body is bent and the body’s weight is weighed on the hands and feet. Chakrasana (Wheel pose) Steps Stand up … Read more
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose): Mayurasana is a slightly difficult, but highly beneficial asana. Peacock is the national bird of India. In terms of beauty, it is considered the best among birds. Peacock’s claws are high and strong. The body is stabilized by resting the hands on the ground like claws. This situation becomes like a peacock. … Read more
Sirsasana: Sirsasana (also called Headstand) is a Vishisht asana (special posture). Special poses are those yoga asanas which are not done sitting, standing or lying down. There is a special type of situation for them. Sirsasana or Yoga Headstand Sirsasana (Shirshasana) or Headstand is made of two words; head+stand (shirsh + Asana). Because of standing … Read more
Prana is life, it keeps living beings alive and active. Where Pranayama makes Prana regular and detailed, on the other hand, it makes the power of Prana free and bright. Through Pranayama, Prana flows in the nerves and cells. Pranayama consists of purak, rechak and kumbhaka. Pranayama is the process of disciplining the prana. Pranayama … Read more
What is Yoga Asanas? Asana is not just a physical process, the seeds of spiritual creation are hidden in it. Asana is the first door to enter spirituality. The word Asana is used in many meanings. Rishi Patanjali said ‘Sthirasukhmasanam’ meaning the pose, in which stability and happiness can be settled, that is the Yoga … Read more
Importance of Yoga Asanas: The practice of asana develops steadiness and sloppiness. It increases mental concentration and enthusiasm. Happiness arises from smallness. The person feels well. In the Jabal and Shandilya Upanishads, the one who conquers asanas has been described as the conqueror of all the three worlds – ‘yenasanam vijitam jagatraya ten vijitam bhavati‘. … Read more
Yoga Asanas: In ‘Scientific Study of Yoga’, the effects of asanas, pranayama, bandha, meditation and other yogic activities performed in different countries, especially in India, have been described. During compound movements (electromyographic recording) (EMG), muscle activity, flexibility, muscle tension and changes were recorded. Many experiments related to heart control, blood pressure, changes in blood components, … Read more