How āsanas help achieve better health and well-being
Introduction to āsanas, fitness and health. All of us aspire to be healthy, and being healthy is our birthright. It only requires […]
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Often, people refer to āsana as a tool to increase strength, stamina and flexibility.
This reduces the ancient objective of āsana, which is to optimise the flow of motility or prāṅa to specific points/ areas in the body, and to prepare the body for undertaking the rigors of achieving salvation or moksha.
Simple ideas for an effective āsana practice
What is āsana practice? Āsana practice activates specific areas of the body. Performing āsanas directs the blood flow to the
Dṛṣṭi: Power of the single point of focus in āsana
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
Understanding prāṇa in a simple manner
Prāṇa or motility is also known as life-force, energy etc. It is also called chi or qi in Chinese as well as various Far East civilisations.
How to achieve health with sūryanamaskāra
If a person were to desire a single exercise that would meet all the requirements of health, then that would be the Sun-salutation or sūryanamaskāra
How to practice correct padmāsana
Padmasana is the most important of all meditation poses. The reason is that it balances the left and right sides of the body, allowing a stable pose.
How to practice bhujaṇgāsana (cobra pose)
Bhujangasana or cobra pose is an important pose for rejuvenation of the lower back, neck and hips. It also strengthens the shoulders and arms.
How to practice śalabhāsana (locust pose)
Shalabasana or locust pose is where the yogī uses his or her abdominal muscles to raise the legs backwards and increase the strength of the back and abdomen.
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How to perfect dhanurāsana (bow pose)
Dhanurasana or bow pose is a pose where the yogi balances his body on his abdomen, thereby massaging the abdominal viscera and energising the manipura cakra.
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Best pavanamuktāsana (air relieving pose)
Pavanamuktāsana or air relieving pose is an āsana that presses the abdomen so that gas is expelled from the stomach as well as the lower abdomen.