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Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana)
Reclined Spinal Twist Supta Matsyendrasana (sU-pta-MOTS-yen-DRAHS-anah) — is a supine spinal twist that lengthens and strengthens the spine while massaging and detoxifying the internal organs. Reclined Spinal Twist is a gentle posture that stretches the s ... -
Benefits of Sun Salutation
How do you start your day? Often, the tendency is to grab your phone and check the weather, news, and texts before rolling out of bed to grab a cup of coffee (or your caffeine or choice). Tomorrow morning, instead of starting your day with a screen, roll ... -
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 ... -
Stay Young with Anti-Aging Yoga
The next time you are watching your favorite soap opera, pay close attention to the commercials and you’ll find a pattern emerge – 1 out of every 3 commercials is of a cosmetic product. Surprised? Tips to Stay Young Drink at least 6 liters of water to flu ... -
FAQs on Yoga
Q: What are the benefits of doing yoga? The practice of Yoga includes a very holistic approach to health. It includes practices which focus on the well being of the body, mind and soul. Initially the benefits are very subtle but over a period of time wh ... -
Child's Pose: The Resting Stretch For the Mind and Body
Child’s Pose is a forward-bending restorative pose. It stretches the thighs and ankles. Child’s Pose also calms the sympathetic nervous system and relieves stress and fatigue. This resting pose gets its name from the Sanskrit words Shishu (sh-i-sh-u-sa-n ... -
Why the wise go veg with yoga
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 ... -
A Leaf Out of My Yoga Diary
A 37-year-old, busy, multi-tasking woman’s account of how yoga adds zing to her life Married for 12 blissful years, mother of two energetic children, and a bank manager for eight years, I am Nina Singh: a fun-loving, gregarious woman who loves people, exp ... -
7 Tips to Improve Your Golf Experience
Golf is known as a laid-back sport that requires little effort or physical activity. However, what few people outside the golf world realize is the intimate connection needed between the mind and body in order to excel at the game. Golf requires the abili ... -
Sun Salutation Yoga: 11 Facts about Your Daily Full Body Workout
By Elizabeth Herman | Updated: November 5, 2020 Learn about Sun Salutation today for a whole body workout and a great way to relax into meditation. You’ll be glad you did! Are you a yoga beginner? If so, you’d be curious to know all about a popular asana ...

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