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Wind-Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
Posted: Sep 23, 2018 Wind-Relieving Pose — Pavanamuktasana (PAAH-vaa-naa-mook-Taa-SUN-ah) — is excellent for releasing abdominal gas, as its name suggests. In India, it is said that if the brain and belly are healthy then a man is wealthy. This means that ... -
Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana)
Posted: September 12, 2018 Upward Salute — Urdhva Hastasana (OOrd-vaah-haas-tah-SUN-ah) — is an extension of mountain pose and is the second step in the Sun Salute sequence. The pose is suitable for all levels, and can be accomodated to fit all needs. It ... -
Wheel Pose: Gain Flexibility, Open the Heart, Release Sadness
Wheel pose, also called Full Wheel pose or Upward-Facing Bow pose, is a back-bending posture. It opens up your chest and tones your thighs, abdomen, and arms. In fact, practicing the Wheel pose will engage your entire body. As a heart-opening stretch, thi ... -
Deepen Your Yoga Poses: Know Right Way of Doing Yoga Asanas
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar┃Posted: August 10, 2018 With all of the information out there on the web about yoga, the proper way of doing yoga poses can get lost in the shuffle. Remember these points! Yoga is that which gives you pleasure and comfort. ... -
Yoga for Healthy Joints: Postures to Prevent Joint Pain
Just like good oral hygiene prevents tooth decay, simple yoga poses practiced daily can help you have healthier joints as you age. And even if you are already experiencing some joint pain, you can improve the health of your joints with certain poses. In ... -
Can yoga make the cut for Olympics?
By Rajaque Rahman | Posted: July 06, 2018 On a day when yoga is having to jostle for mind space with a hugely popular sporting event like the FIFA World Cup, many fans of the ancient regimen are seriously dreaming up for a world cup of their own. Are they ... -
"Almost Sunrise," a Film about Help for Veterans Who Walk Cross-country to Raise Awareness about PTSD
By Elizabeth Herman ┃Posted: July 02, 2018 Are you a veteran? Chances are, if you aren’t one, you probably know or have one or more veterans in your family. How can we help the veterans in our lives? Michael Fischman addresses this question in this podcas ... -
Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
Posted: July 3, 2018 Easy Pose — Sukhasana (Soo- kaah-SUN-ah) — is a foundational posture used for seated meditation in lieu of Lotus Pose. The name Easy Pose can be misleading, as this posture requires hip flexibility and back strength in order to hold t ... -
Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)
Posted: July 3, 2018 Crocodile Pose — Makarasana (Mah-car-ah-SUN-uh) — is a deeply restorative posture that is part of the Padma Sadhana sequence. Crocodile pose relaxes the entire nervous system and is an excellent posture to use in between back strength ... -
Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)
Posted: July 3, 2018 Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose — Viparita Karani (Vip-pah-REE- tah- kah- rahn-ee) — is a deeply restorative posture that can be used as an alternative to Shoulder Stand. Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose is best when practiced with blankets underneath the ...
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