Halasana is an inverted yoga asana that involves lying on your back and placing your feet behind your head on the floor. It is a Sanskrit word that consists of ‘Hal’ means ‘plow’ and ‘Asana’ means ‘pose’. The final position of Halasana looks like a plough, a farming instrument that is used by farmers to … Read more
What is Gyan Mudra? Gyan Mudra is the hand position during performing yoga and meditation. It is one of the essential mudras that promote physical and mental health. “Gyan” is a Sanskrit word that means “knowledge” or “wisdom”. This mudra is known as knowledge mudra because of the increase in knowledge. In tradition Ayurveda, it is known … Read more
In yoga, asana is a specific body posture that provides the body physical and mental comfort, balance, and calmness. The yoga asana benefits are many and include physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational benefits. Practicing yoga asanas regularly improves physical balance, strength, flexibility, and energy level. Yoga asanas reduce anxiety and stress, improve the emotional … Read more
Dhanurasana consists of two words “dhanur” and “asana” which means “bow” and “pose” respectively. The name Bow Pose is given because it resembles an archer’s bow with its string attached. The torso and thigh parts of the body represent the bow and the hands and legs represent the string. It is a part of prone … Read more
Cobra pose has come from the Sanskrit word “Bhujangasana” which consists of two words “Bhujang” and “asana” meaning “serpent” and “pose” respectively. It is a backward bending pose mostly practiced as an energetic and elated pose in yoga asana. Cobra pose mainly works upon the vertebral column and increases circulation and extension of various joints. … Read more
Tadasana is a Sanskrit word which is a combination of two words “tada” and “asana”. “Tada” means “mountain” and “asana” means “pose”. In modern yoga, it is a foundational yoga pose for all standing asana. The final position of Tadasana looks like a palm tree that is why it is also recognized as “palm tree … Read more
Pranayama being an essential component of yoga is the practice of controlling the breath to free the flow of prana or life energy. There are multiple types of pranayama in yoga (namely Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Bhramari etc.) and among them, Ujjayi is considered as the 4th important pranayama. Practicing Ujjayi Pranayama provides a … Read more
Ardha Chakrasana is a standing backward bending asana. It is also known as half-moon pose because in the final position it looks like a half-moon. Ardha Chakrasana is a Sanskrit word that means Half Wheel Pose. It consists of three words Ardha, Chakra, and Asana Ardha means Half; Chakra means Wheel; Asana means Pose It … Read more
Kapalbhati Pranayama is a rapid breathing technique of pranayama where the exhalation is forceful with natural inhalation. It is one of the popular pranayamas which has several health benefits. The word “Kapalbhati” is derived from two words: Kapala which means “skull” and includes all the organs inside the skull too, and bhati which means “shinning”, or“illuminating”. It … Read more
Mudra has come from Sanskrit, which means “gesture” or “seal.” When mudras are practiced using hands are called Hasta Mudra. There are certain kind of hand mudras that can be used to regulate metabolism, improve digestion, and to maintain proper heat of the body that could be beneficial for weight loss. These hand mudra uses … Read more