Simple way to do paścimottānāsana (back stretch pose)
What is paścimottānāsana ? Paścimottānāsana or back stretch pose is an advanced āsana where the practitioner goes from a supine state to a position […]
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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.
Ardha halāsana (semi-plow pose) for a strong core & abdomen
What is ardha halāsana (semi-plow pose)? Ardha halāsana is an āsana where the person lifts the legs to 90 degrees using the abdominal and back
How to do halāsana (plough pose)
Halāsana is an advanced level halāsana where the practitioner takes the legs over the face as far back as possible. This ensures flexibility and wellbeing.
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How to do sarvangāsana (pan-body pose)
Sarvangāsana is an āsana where the practitioner balances the entire body on the shoulders, holding the head in a neck-lock with the chest.
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How to practice matsyāsana (fish pose)
Matsyāsana is a mandatory āsana that is performed after halāsana and sarvāsana to reverse the spinal pressure on the neck.
How to do mayurāsana (peacock pose) well
Mayurāsana is an āsana where the entire body is held straight horizontally by balancing it on the hands and with elbows against the abdomen.
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How to do śiraśāsana (head-stand pose)
Śiraśāsana or Head-stand Pose is an āsana where the practitioner balances the entire body one the head, using the cupped hands and elbows as support.
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Why do viparīta-karaṇī (inverted action)
Viparīta-karaṇī is an āsana where the yogi holds the legs and hips perpendicular to the torso and the torse between 45 and 60 degrees off the ground.
Why ardha-matsyendrāsana (half fish twist)
Arda-matsyendrasana is an asana where a practitioner steadies the body around the hips and twists the lower back to hold the other side.
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How to do yoga-mudra (yoga seal pose)
In yoga-mudra, the practitioner sits in padmasana, then placing the hands on the heelsbends forward to touch the face to the ground.