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 […]
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.
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,
Yoga Asana
Shavasana – Corpse Pose
School of Yoga explains shavasana (corpse pose) Shavasana technique: Sthithi (starting) position: Lie down on a soft mat, face up.
Yoga Asana
Sethubandasana – Bridge building pose
School of Yoga explains sethubandasana (bridging pose) Sethubandasana technique: Sthithi (starting) position: Lie down on the back. Keep hands at the
Yoga Asana
Hamsasana – Swan Pose
School of Yoga explains hamsasana (swan pose) Hamsasana technique: Sthithi (starting) pose: Squat in veerasana. Sit erect on the “V” of
Yoga Asana
Gomukhasana – Cowface Pose
School of Yoga explains Gomukhasana (Cowface Pose) Gomukhasana technique : Sthithi (starting) position: Sit on the floor. Keep legs straight ahead and