Ardha halasana (semi-plow pose) for a strong core & abdomen
What is ardha halasana (semi-plow pose)? Ardha halasana (ardha halāsana) is an asana where the person lifts the legs to 90 degrees using the […]
Yoga Asana
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.
How to practice halāsana (plow pose) for maximum benefits
What is halāsana (plow pose)? The plow pose or halāsana is an advanced āsana. Here, the practitioner takes both the legs over the face and
Sarvangāsana: How to do the pan-body yoga pose
What is sarvangāsana (pan-body pose)? In sarvangāsana, the practitioner balances the entire body on the shoulders, holding the head in
Matsyāsana: Technique and benefits of the fish pose
What is matsyāsana (fish pose)? Matsyāsana is a mandatory āsana that is performed after halāsana and sarvangāsana to reverse the
How to do mayurāsana (peacock pose) correctly
What is mayurāsana (peacock pose)? Mayurāsana or peacock pose is an āsana where one holds the entire body straight horizontally,
How to do the śiraśāsana (headstand pose) safely
What is śiraśāsana (headstand pose)? Śiraśāsana, or the headstand pose, is an āsana where the practitioner balances the entire body
How to do viparīta-karaṇī (inverted action pose) safely
What is viparīta-karaṇī (inverted action pose)? Viparīta-karaṇī is an āsana where the practitioner holds the legs and hips perpendicular to
Ardha-matsyendrāsana: How to do the half fish twist pose
What is ardha-matsyendrāsana (half fish twist pose)? Ardha-matsyendrāsana is an āsana where a practitioner steadies the body around the hips in
How to practice the yoga-mudra pose for maximum benefits
What is yoga-mudra ? In yoga-mudra, the practitioner sits in padmāsana, then, placing the hands on the heels, bends forward
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