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A Yogi’s Home: Bringing your yoga practice home
Easy tips for creating your own yoga space at home The trademark of a yogi’s home is where reflections of light sparkle just a little brighter. A feeling of joy, warmth and happiness seems to linger in the air, just like a hug from an old friend. Cozy bla ... -
Strong arms-The Yoga Way
“I remember watching Arnold Schwarzenegger’s documentary Pumping Iron when I was a school boy. The sheer size of his muscles left me wondering if it was humanly possible to achieve anything even close to those huge arms and shoulders. The coming years saw ... -
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Adho – Forward; Mukha – Face; Svana- Dog The asana is pronounced as A-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAS-anna Adho mukha svanasana posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and wi ... -
Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)
Salamba – Supported, Bhujang – Cobra, asana – pose Pronounced: SA-lumb-aa-BHu-jung-AAhs-uh-nuh Salamba Bhujangasana (Sphinx pose) is a modified version of Bhujangasana to help beginners ease their way into it. This pose is also good for people who have lo ... -
Hanumanasana (Monkey pose)
Hanuman – Lord Hanuman, asana- pose Pronounced as hah-NU-mahn-AHS-anna Hanumanasana is an intermediate level yoga posture that derives its name from the giant leap made by Lord Hanuman from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka in the Ramay ... -
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Urdhva = Upward, Mukha = Face, Svana = Dog, Asana = Pose Pronounced as OORD-vah-MOO-kah-shvah-NAS-anna Urdhva Mukha Svanasana is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, wrists and spine. It also stretches the back and relieves the body of l ... -
Yoga Boosts Digestion Naturally
A good digestive system is one of the key pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Physical ailments like constipation, stomach ache, ulcers, acnes, pimples and bloating can be kept at bay if one's digestive system is in a good condition. Important Tips: Avoi ... -
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
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 How to do Wind-Relieving Pose (Pawanmuktasa ... -
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 ... -
Boat Pose (Naukasana)
Nauka = Boat, Asana = Posture or Pose This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes – that of a boat. Naukasana is prounced as NAUK-AAHS-uh-nuh. How to do Boat Pose (Naukasana) Lie on your back with your feet together and arms beside your bod ...
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