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  1. The Science behind Stretching

    Stretching has been an integral part of yoga and also exaltation to the yogis. However, it has invoked several questions among its practitioners, scientists and skeptics. Modern science has nevertheless deciphered the technical know-how behind all the twi ...
  2. Understand How Vertigo can be Treated with Yoga

    What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a type of symptom of dizziness characterized by a sensation of spinning and mis-balance due to a disturbance in the sense of balance and equilibrium in the brain. It affects the inner ear, the area that monitors the directions ...
  3. 7 Yoga Asanas to Swim Better

    Swimming is perhaps the only full-body workout activity that helps you burn calories without sweating. Not only does it involve well-coordinated use of upper and lower limbs, but also requires on good breathing capability. Whether you swim for pleasure or ...
  4. Yoga for Gamers

    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy – this is a phrase we all have heard growing up. While the essence of this phrase was to emphasize on having a fine balance between working and enjoying your life, some might feel otherwise. For a select few, pla ...
  5. 5 Yoga Poses to Fight Swine Flu

    With Swine Flu spreading like wildfire, panic amongst people has been on the rise too. To prevent this deadly virus from bringing you down to your knees, it’s important to arm yourself with necessary precautions. Since prevention is always better than cur ...
  6. Anti-aging yoga tips to feel younger

    Aging is an inevitable natural happening. For the curious ones who want to know how to stay young, consider the practice of yoga, meditation, and ayurveda. These are the natural ways to maintain the health of the body. Here are some anti-aging tips from t ...
  7. Cupid’s Struck my Yoga Mat!!

    Valentine’s Day is back! For some it’s a pressure test, for others it’s about butterflies, for a few it’s about expressions and the rest just flow with the feeling! We are breaking the monotone this Valentine’s and making it adventurous! Breaking the ice ...
  8. Reverse Prayer Pose (Paschim Namaskarasana)

    Paschim = west. In this context, it means backside; namaskar = greeting; asana = pose Paschim Namaskarasana or the Reverse Prayer pose is an upper body strengthening pose that works specifically on the arms and the abdomen. It is also known as Viparita Na ...
  9. Eagle pose (Garudasana)

    Garuda – Eagle, asana – pose How to do Eagle Pose (Garudasana) Begin by standing in Tadasana. Bend your knees and lift your left foot up to cross it over the right one. Ensure that right foot is firmly placed on the floor and the left thigh is over the ri ...
  10. Yoga poses for shoulders- Unfreeze your shoulders

    In this modern age and times, the physical body tends to take a lot of strain and stress from the hectic, daily urban lifestyle. One of the areas that gets most affected from stress and tension is the shoulders. The human body was designed to be a mobile ...
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