So, you have decided to take an online yoga class, GREAT! Now, it is as important for you to do some preparations as it is for a teacher before you join the class. Below are some suggestions that can help you to attend the class smoothly and make the most out of it. 1. Start … Read More
“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” -Swami Sivananda You want to practice yoga but cannot find time to dedicate a fixed schedule for the group practice? Do not have a personal trainer or yoga studio in the area? or have any other personal reason … Read More
Virabhadrasana 3 (वीरभद्रासन) or The Warrior 3 Pose is a challenging posture that brings a sense of balance and builds strength. (Virabhadra = Lord Shiva’s incarnation / Warrior) Pronounced – veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-ah-nah Benefits of Virabhadrasana 3 (Warrior 3 Pose) Strengthens back, hips, thighs, knees, shoulders, ankles and legs. Improves a sense of balance, coordination and focus. … Read More
I want to meditate however I keep getting distracted. Meditation does not work for me, I can’t control my thoughts. How to meditate? How long should I meditate? These are some of the questions and concerns my friends and people I teach have when it comes to meditation. Meditation is an approach that helps train … Read More
Dhanurasana (धनुरासन) or the Bow Pose is a backbend that looks like an archer’s bow. (Dhanur= Bow) Pronounced – Dhu-nuur-aa-sun-aa Benefits of Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Helpful in mild backache, anxiety and fatigue. Helps to reduce gastrointestinal disorders. Improves blood circulation. Helps to correct the hunching of upper back. Stimulates abdominal organs, liver. Re-aligns the spinal … Read More
Ustrasana or the Camel Pose is an intermediate level posture, this pose helps in strengthening the back, uplifts mood, improves digestion. Ustrasana also opens up your heart chakra. (Ustra= Camel) Pronounced – Oohs-tra-aa-sun-aa Benefits of Ustrasana (Camel Pose) Strengthens your back and shoulders Helps in relieving lower back pain Improves digestion and flexibility, alleviates constipation … Read More
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or the Bridge Pose brings your awareness to your back, this pose is quite beneficial for backache and also helps you to rejuvenate and energize your mind. (Setu = Bridge, Bandha = Lock) Benefits of Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) Relieves backache Good for thyroid Keeps spine healthy Improves digestion as it stretches … Read More
Bhujangasana (भुजंगासना) or the Cobra pose is one of the gentle backbends that is helpful in relieving backache, it also helps in improving digestion and overall health of the spine. Benefits of Bhujangasana Relieves backache Keeps spine healthy Beneficial for abdominal organs like liver and kidneys Helps in menstrual and gynecological disorders Eases constipation Good … Read More
Yoga is known for relieving stress whether it’s mental or physical. Today’s sedentary lifestyle because of our work causes a lot of mental and physical stress, it may or may not be possible to change this lifestyle however you can inculcate few habits that would help you keep yourself energized, rejuvenated and stress free. As … Read More
