The word Paschim literally means west, Uttana means stretched out and asana is a pose. Here the word Paschim (west) doesn’t mean the west side rather it indicated the back of the body. The back of the body is referred to as Paschim here. Hence a posture in which back of the body or spine […]
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SANSKRIT NAME: PAWANMUKTASANA ENGLISH NAME: WIND-RELIEVING POSE Pawan = wind, air, gas Mukta = relieve, release Asana = posture, pose The etymological meaning suggests that by performing this asana wind or gas (from abdomen) is released. Technique of Pawanmuktasana: From one leg alternatively Lie down on your back with your feet together and hands by
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Learn the Palm Tree variation of Tadasana with breathing, alignment, balance modifications, common mistakes and precautions.
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The word Setu Bandha comes from the Sanskrit word “Setu” which means Bridge; and the meaning of Bandha, is Lock or bind, and Asana means Posture, pose or seat. Pronunciation of Setubandhasana is SAY-tuh-bun-DHAHS-ana. This Pose called Setu Bandha because in this Asana when we try the pose of this Asana, our body looks like
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The name Naukasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Nauka” which means “boat” and the meaning of Asana is “Posture” or “seat”. So this asana is called as Naukasana. This boat pose is beneficial to cure many physical disorders. Basically Naukasana helps to strengthen the lungs, liver and pancreas. It helps to increases the circulation of
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English name: – Bow pose. Sanskrit name: – : धनुरासन (Dhanurasana) Pronounciation: – DAH-noo-RAH-sah-nah. Another name: – Urdva chakrasana (Upward wheel pose). The name “Dhanurasana” comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura which means “bow” and Asana means “posture” or “seat”. This body posture of this is named after the shape it takes-that of a bow.
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The name “Chakrasana” comes from the Sanskrit words “Chakra” which means the wheel, and the meaning of Asana is “Posture” or “seat”. Chakrasana or the wheel pose is a backward bending yoga asana. Chakra in Sanskrit means Wheel. In Wheel Pose, the final position looks like a wheel, hence the name. It gives great flexibility
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The name of garudasana comes from the Sanskrit words garuda meaning “eagle”, and asana meaning “posture” or “seat”.In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu and is eager to help humanity fight against demons. The word is usually rendered into English as “eagle,” though according to one dictionary the name literally means
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This name comes from the Sanskrit words Go meaning “cow”, Mukha meaning “head” or “mouth” and the Asana meaning “posture” or “seat”. This asana targets your hips and your shoulders – two of the most common sites for chronic pain and tension in the body This asana stretches several parts of the body simultaneously, including ankles, thighs, hips, chest,
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Getting up early in the morning and doing Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation yoga pose is one of a great way to start our day fresh. Surya Namaskar is a sequence of 12 yoga poses that flow one into the other with controlled and rhythmic breathing. Each step of Surya Namaskar is designed to have
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