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

What is asana practice? Asana practice activates specific areas of the body. Performing asanas (āsanas) directs the blood flow to

What is point of focus or drishti in yoga or gazing in asana practice? Dṛṣṭi  or drishti in yoga is that aspect

What is prana (prāṇa) or motility? Prana (prāṇa) is a unit of motility. It is also known as the life force or chi/

An introduction to suryanamaskar – the sun salutation exercise Let us start learning suryanamaskar (sūryanamaskāra) by first paying our tribute

What is padmasana (padmāsana) (lotus pose)? Padmasana or lotus pose is the most important of all meditation poses asana (āsana). The reason is

What is bhujangasana (cobra pose)? Bhujangasana (bhujaṇgāsana) or cobra pose is an āsana that increases the motility and rejuvenation of the entire spine and

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

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

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