Pawanmuktasana: Meaning, Steps, Benefits and Precautions

Pawanmuktasana Benefits

Pavanamuktasana is also known as Wind-Relieving Pose or Gas Releasing Pose is performed to release stuck air from the whole body, specifically from the gastrointestinal tract and joints. The name has come from the Sanskrit and consists of three words “pawan,” “mukta,” and “asana.” The meaning of these three words in English are as follows … Read more

Makarasana: Meaning, Benefits, Steps and Precautions

Makarasana (Crocodile Pose)

Makarasana is also known as “Crocodile Pose.” It is the best technique used for relaxing the entire nervous system. The name has come from Sanskrit and consists of two words – Makara and asana. Makara means “crocodile” and asana means “pose/posture.” Makarasana can be practiced as a relaxation pose between other asanas or after an … Read more

Anulom Vilom Pranayama : Benefits, Steps and Precautions

anulom vilom benefits

Yogasana and pranayama are claimed to have beneficial effects on improving the functions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the central nervous system (CNS) of the body. Pranayama is a technique to regulate the breath or control the extension or expansion of the energy in the body. The practice of Pranayama has been proved … Read more