The Sanskrit word “Go” refers to “Cow” and “Mukha” refers to “face”. Hence the posture Gomukhasana is also known The cow-face posture. Individuals with severe shoulder or neck problems are advised to avoid this posture. DESCRIPTION Bend the legs at the knees and sit on the curve of toes and soles, with heels kept apart [...]
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The English translation of the Sanskrit word “Garuda” is “Eagle”. Garudasana in particular, requires complete concentration than in comparison to other postures. However, individuals with knee problems are advised to avoid this posture or consult an expert before practicing it. DESCRIPTION Stand erect with feet kept together, hands on either side, looking straight ahead. Breathe [...]
The Sanskrit word “Chakra” refers to “The Wheel”. Chakrasana is also known as Urdhva-Dhanurasana. Urdhva refers to “elevated” or “raised” and “Dhanur” refers to “bow”. Hence Chakrasana can be described as “The Wheel Posture” or “The raised bow posture”. DESCRIPTION 1. Lying down on the back, the whole body should be kept in a relaxed and [...]
The Sanskrit word “Bhadra” refers to “gracious” or “auspicious”. Bhadrasana Gracious Posture) is a simple posture that is considered as destroyer of diseases. DESCRIPTION Sit in Vajrasana posture. Keep the knees as wide apart as possible such that the soles of the feet should support the buttock. Keeping the spine and neck erect, grasp the [...]
Balasana can be performed as a counter pose between the Asanas and is basically a resting pose that is ideal for beginners. “Bala” is a word of Sanskrit origin which refers to “child”. It is a forward bend pose requiring one to surrender to gravity while performing the pose and is basically a very gentle [...]
The Sanskrit word “Ardha” implies “half” and “Chandra” implies “Moon” and thus “Ardhachandrasana” means The half moon posture. This is a basic stretching and balancing posture. This posture is also one among the sequences of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). DESCRIPTION Stand in Tadasana (stand erect with heels together) keeping the back erect and arms gently [...]
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The Sanskrit word Hasta implies “hand” and Pada implies “foot”. Hastapadasana actually means hands to foot. DESCRIPTION Stand erect with feet kept close together and hands left free on either sides. Inhale deep and lift the hands above the head keeping the elbows straight. Exhale and bend forward so that the toes can be grasped [...]
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DESCRIPTION Lie down flat on the ground. Place the hands below the head (just above the neck) by interlocking the fingers. Inhale and gently lift the shoulders, head and leg off the ground, while keeping the knees straight. Remain in this posture for few seconds and then exhale and return to normal position. BENEFITS This [...]
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