Miracles of Yoga!

Today let’s start with the name of a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The tiger skin clad Virabhadra is described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes and a thousand feel, wielding a thousand clouds. Leave alone having thousand heads, in our busy schedules, most of us will be happy to have a toned abdomen and a wow posture. Right? Here are some benefits of practicing Virabhadra asana: ·          Strengthens ankles and legs ·          Strengthens the shoulder and muscle of the back ·          Tones the abdomen, and yes ·          Improves balance and posture Let’s learn how to do the Warrior Pose III  1. Stand in Tadasana exhale and fold forward to Uttanasana. From Uttanasana, exhale and step your left foot back into a high lunge position. Squeeze the knee with your hands, lift your torso slightly and with an exhalation, turn it slightly to the right. 2. Now from the lunge position, stretch your arms forward, parallel to th

Also known as the warrior pose, the name Vimanasana may seem a strange for a yoga pose, after all, aren't yogis known for their non-violent ways? However, in reality, this yoga asana has the power to strengthen parts of your body and mind, and transform you into a true warrior from inside out. Benefits of Vimansana ·          Stretches the chest and lungs shoulder and neck, belly groins ·          Strengthen the shoulder and arms and the muscle of the back ·          Strength and stretches the thighs calves and ankles. How to do Vimansana? 1. Stand in Tadasana, exhale, step or lightly jump your feet (three and a half to four feet apart. Raise your arms perpendicular to the floor and reach actively through the little ginner sides of the hand towards the ceiling. Firm your scapulas against your back and crow them down towards the coccyx. 2. Turn your left foot in 45 to 60 degrees to the right and your right foot out. 90 degrees to the right. With the lef

Bakasana, also popularly known to many as “ Kakasana ” is a yoga asana. It is an arm balancing asana in which the hands are planted on the floor, shins rest upon upper arms, and feet lifts. Benefits of Bakasana Bakasana is an amazing full body workout. Its works your arm and core muscles, as well as strengthens your wrists, upper back, and legs. The pose stretches the upper back, which help decrease heart burn and acidity, and increase the flexibility and elasticity of the spine. " How to do Bakasana? Put your palm on the floor and straighten your legs. Press your knees against your shoulder bone closer to your armpits. Move your weights forward to your arms and try to lift your feet from the floor. Now maintain the balance on your hands. It is very important to get your yoga poses right to reap maximum benefits. Therefore, it is recommended to practice yoga under the supervision of professional trainers. About the author: Hardik is an advanced fitne

We all know that yoga came into practice way before science discovered chemicals to cure diseases. There is no denying that even today, while living in a world of technological and medical advancement, many of us still practice yoga regularly for health benefits. It is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity and enhance strength, flexibility and balance. Recent studies have proved yoga’s potential benefits as a technique for relieving stress and coping with chronic conditions or disabilities. Let’s look at seven disease which you can cure with regular practice of different yoga poses, or asanas. 1.      Asthma : The only sustainable cure for asthma is yoga. Daily practice of Pranayam and Anulom-vulom to get best results. However, unless you are cured, it is always advisable to keep your inhaler handy, in-case you get a sudden attack. 2.       Hypertension : High blood pressure can be caused due to many reasons and can be cured only by regular practice

Did you know people who practice yoga regularly gets a boost in their self-esteem and confidence only with the mere thought of attending fruitful yoga sessions?  Yoga makes you stronger from inside-out As we know confidence is trusting in our decisions, believing in our abilities, and being okay with our limitations. Basically, it is all about loving ourselves, and pampering that self-love. Practicing yoga helps us release stress, and nurture positive energies. Yes, you will start feeling stronger on the inside, and stop second-guessing or caring about other people’s opinion. Incredible, isn’t it? How yoga nurtures inner growth? Enhances your willpower:  With regular practice, yoga steadily releases energy blockages, and prepare us to receive positive energies from the universe to increase our willpower. In other words, it enhances our willpower to achieve all our desired goals. That’s exciting! Increases your concentration : Success in anything requires a

The revolved side angle pose, or Parivrtta Parsvakonasana is a variation of the Utthita Parsvakonasana, and demands high flexibility of your muscles to twist so deeply and ground the back heel. Benefits of Parivrtta Parsvakonasana:  Strengthen and stretches the legs, knees and ankles.  Stretches the groins, spine, chest and lunge and shoulders.  Stimulates abdominal organs. Increase stamina. Improve digestion and aids elimination. Improves balance. How to get this pose right?  1. Stand in tadasana with an exhalation. Step, or lightly jump to make your feet three and half to four feet apart. Rest your hands on your hips. Turn your right foot out to the right 90 degree and turn your left foot in slightly to the right. Align the right heel with the left heel firm your thighs and turn your right thigh outward, so that the center of the kneecap is in line with the center of right ankle.  2. Exhale and turn your torso to the right until you're facin

Sirsasana or the head stand pose is the most important among inverted asanas. Sirsasana is considered as the king of all asanas and is usually done at the end of yoga asana practices. This yoga pose speeds up blood circulation, and ensures that the brain receives sufficient well-oxygenation blood, as a result, you will end up having beautiful hair and skin, at the very least. Here are some more benefits of practicing the headstand pose -  Cures headache and migraine Controls pituitary function Cures diabetes Treats sexual disorder Relieves anxiety Treats thyroid Improves eye vision Improves skin complexion Prevents hair fall Cures piles and varicose vein Strengthens memory's retention Removes lethargy Relives cold and cough Helps in Rbc formation  How to do Sirsasana? 1. Use a folded blanket or sticky mat to pad your head and forearms  2. Inhale and lift your knees off the floor 3. Exhale and lift your feet away from the floor  4. Fi

Did you know yoga is an ultimate solution for people affected with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease?  This 5000 years old Indian philosophy combines exercise, breathing, diet, relaxation, and meditation to not only give you strength and flexibility, but also empowers both your mind and body.  Here is a list of six very effective yoga exercises -  Hatha : this form of yoga combines a sequence of basic movements and breathing. Vinyasa : a sequence of poses which smoothly follows from one to the other. Iyengar : another form of Hatha yoga which greater focus on details and alignments in the performed postures. Bikram : also called the "hot yoga", this form includes a sequence of 26 complex poses, performed in a heated room. Power : a more intense practice to shape your muscles. Ashtanga : a sequence of poses that combines exceptional breathing techniques, which cleanses the lungs and revives blood circulat