Benefits of Padmasana

Benefits of Padmasana Padmasana (Lotus Pose): In the seated position, first carefully place the right foot onto the left thigh. Then take hold of the left foot and place it onto the right thigh. Keep the body erect with both knees touching the floor. The hands are to...

Meditation Asanas

Meditation Asanas The main purpose of the meditation asanas is to allow the practioner to sit for extended periods of time without moving the body and and without discomfort. Only when the body has been steady and still for some time will meditation be experienced....

Benefits of Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)

Benefits of Vajrasana : How to do it :  Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose) Kneel on the floor. Bring the big toes together and separate the heels. Lower the buttocks onto the inside surface of the feet with the heels touching the sides of the hips. Place the hands on the...

Benefits of Vinyasa Yoga regular practice

BENEFITS OF VINYASA YOGA REGULAR PRACTICE  ETYMOLOGY  The word “Vinyasa” comes from the Sanskrit words, ‘vi’ means variation or in a special way & ‘nyasa’ means within prescribed parameters or to place. This indicates that we are not “throwing our bodies...

Benefits of Yoga

Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing beautiful skin, peaceful mind, good health – whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer. However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits...

Yoga anatomy

Anatomy specific to yoga can be difficult to understand without some knowledge of what yoga is and what yoga aims to accomplish. Yoga anatomy examines the body structures that are used during specific yoga actions and why they are important to examine. By gaining...