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Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Setu – Bridge; Bandha – Bind, Lock; Asana – Pose, Posture This asana is pronounced as SAY-tuh-bun-DHAHS-ana The pose resembles a bridge, hence the name. How to do Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) To begin, lie on your back. Fold your knees and keep your feet ... -
The ideal yoga pose for relieving gas
This yoga pose, as its name suggests, is excellent for releasing abdominal gas. Pawanmuktasana is pronounced as PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-uh-nuh. Pavana = wind, mukta = relieve or release, Asana = Posture or Pose Why is Pawanmuktasana (wind-relieving pose) ... -
Veg v/s non-veg debate: Looking through the yogic lens
You are what you eat. That’s the principle yogic approach which takes a holistic view of human health, on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The ancient treatise of Patanjali Yoga Sutra speaks of the concept of ' Ahimsa ' (non ... -
How to tone your body with Yoga
Do you think looking good and toning the body requires a lot of hard work? Good news! There is a more relaxing way to toil for good looks. And that is Yoga! Unlike gyming, Yoga helps one attain mental peace, nurtures holistic health, and has lesser chance ... -
10 benefits of headstand (Sirsasana)
There are some women in my neighborhood with glowing skin and voluminous hair. They credit Sirsasana for their gorgeous looks and hair. There are many benefits of sirsasana for hair, but that’s not all. Yoga experts share that the king of asanas, is Sirsa ... -
Get warmer hands and feet with this Winter Yoga Sequence
We are reminded of campfires for warmer hands and feet in the winter. But lighting a campfire in the middle of our work, early mornings or any time of the day is not feasible. Switching on the heater all the time in winter is burdensome on our electricity ... -
Yoga poses to remove body stiffness
Have you wondered why most people complain of body stiffness during winter? Low temperatures in winter can make the joint fluid thicker, so they feel stiffer. As a result, their activity reduces. The inactivity further adds to muscle stiffness. How to re ... -
5 Yoga poses to give you exciting winter mornings
“Yoga is a discipline that opens the door to inner freedom.”- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar In winter, the dark room makes it difficult to leave bed in the mornings. The sun rises later than in summer and the room doesn't light up that soon. Melatonin ... -
Yoga/Pranayama for mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers create unbearable pain in the mouth and often go unnoticed for several days. It may appear as a cut/wound on the lips, tongue, inner cheeks, gums, or roof of the mouth. Although not a disease, the root cause can indicate several concerns. Th ...
