Introduction to āsanas, fitness and health. All of us aspire to be healthy, and being healthy is our birthright. It only requires […]

What is āsana practice? Āsana practice activates specific areas of the body. Performing āsanas directs the blood flow to the

What is point of focus (dṛṣṭi) gazing in āsana practice? Dṛṣṭi is that aspect of āsana which ensures increased awareness of the practitioner by making him focus

What is prāṇa or motility? Prāṇa is a unit of motility. It is also known as the life force or chi/ qi in East

An introduction to the sun salutation exercise Let us start learning sūryanamaskāra by first paying our tribute to the sun.

What is padmāsana (lotus pose)? Padmāsana or lotus pose is the most important of all meditation poses (āsana). The reason is that, by

What is bhujaṇgāsana (cobra pose)? Bhujaṇgāsana or cobra pose is an āsana that increases the motility and rejuvenation of the entire spine and shoulders. Technique

What is śalabhāsana (locust pose)? Śalabhāsana  or locust pose is where the yogī uses his or her abdominal muscles to raise the legs

What is dhanurāsana (bow pose)? Dhanurāsana or bow pose is a pose where the yogī balances his body on his abdomen, thereby massaging

What is pavanamuktāsana (air relieving pose)? Pavanamuktāsana or air relieving pose is an āsana that presses the abdomen so that gas is expelled from the