How to practice the uḍḍīyana-bandha (abdominal hold)
What is uḍḍīyana-bandha (abdominal hold)? Uḍḍīyana is a bandha (hold) and not an āsana. Importantly, āsana is a pose that […]
Practice Nauli Kriya (Rectus Isolation) for improved digestion
Hatha Yoga Pradeepika on nauli kriya (rectus isolation): Before exploring the nauli kriya technique, let us understand what Hatha Yoga
Tāḍāsana : Technique and benefits of the mountain pose
What is tāḍāsana (mountain pose)? Tāḍāsana, also known as the mountain pose, is a standing and stretching āsana that helps
How to practice pādahastāsana: Feet touching by hand pose
What is the pādahastāsana (feet touching by hand pose)? The pādahastāsana (pāda = feet and hasta = hands), also known
Trikoṇāsana: How to perfect the triangle pose
What is trikoṇāsana or triangle pose? The trikoṇāsana (trikoṇ = triangle) is a basic stretching exercise. The body frame forms a
How to do the veerabhadrāsana: The gracious warrior pose
What is veerabhadrāsana ? Veerabhadrāsana, also known as the gracious warrior pose, is a very good āsana for increasing strength,
Pranayama (prāṇāyāma): The breath regulation practice
What is pranayama (prāṇāyāma)? Pranayama (Prāṇāyāma) is an ancient Indian breath control technique that enhances health, wellness, and consciousness through
The powerful benefits of pranayama breathing exercise
What are the benefits of pranayama (prāṇāyāma) ? The benefits of pranayama (prāṇāyāma) (prāṇa = motility or breath + ayama = stretching/ restraint)
Important terminologies of pranayama (prāṇāyāma)
Why is pranayama (prāṇāyāma) important? The process – Oxygen-filled air goes into the lungs during inhalation and the oxygen moves
Nadi shuddhi pranayama: Cleansing the energy channels
School of Yoga explains nadi shuddhi pranayama (nāḍī-śuddhi-prāṇāyāma ) or anulom-vilom Nadi shuddhi pranayama is a basic and most widely