This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes – that of a diamond or thunderbolt. One can sit in Vajrasana at the time of doing pranayamas. This yoga posture is pronounced as vahj-RAH-sah-na. It enables the development of bala, strength, but of a...
How can yoga help with addiction recovery? It takes courage to explore your fears. Addiction is a serious disorder and can happen to anyone. Addiction, unfortunately, is a taboo subject and a lot of stigmas attached to it. Anyone can be addicted to social media, TV, food...
Shalabhasana- The Locust Pose Yogendra Shalabhasana; the locust pose is a cultural asanas–for backward bending of the spine. The final position of this Asana resembles a locust or a grasshopper–a strong flier i.e. the instrument to move is strong. To build the same quality in the...
The ‘Snooze’ button would not have been invented if, human beings could always keep the promise they made to themselves. But funny enough, the button does exist! Exploiting the faults of our brain! Reminding us that the promise can be broken. Putting us back into...
Yogendra Garudasana Cultural Asanas–for extremities. Yogendra Garudasana; the eagle pose. It is important to maintain the flexibility of the body for physical and mental health. The suppleness and elasticity of the extremities as well as freedom of movement for the joints contribute in this flexibility. Yogendra...
Agnisara; abdomen contractions Yoga Kriya – simplified hygiene practices- Yogendra Agnisara; abdomen contractions. Agni is fire. In this context, it is the fire unto which all is offered, especially the food we eat. Fire is the vanquisher of all and within this fire, all is purified. This...
Viparitakarani - Inverted pose Yogendra Viparitakarani; inverted pose. Although apparently a postural exercise, this technique has been spoken of as a Mudra (neuromuscular control). According to the authorities on Hatha yoga, this exercise of inverted balance has been formulated particularly with the object of bringing about inner...
Dhanurvakrasana; the bow pose The final position of the Asana resembles a bow or dhanusha, hence the name. The flexible sturdiness and capacity to stretch the chord is the quality which is experienced by the spine and body with the performance and practice of the Asana. The...
Restorative Winter Yoga to Fight Depression Are you feeling SAD, down and depressed this winter season? Winter depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) makes you feel dull, moody, and withdrawn. Although unheard of in India until some years ago it’s now becoming common amongst urbane populous. Although not...
Yoga healing for Osteoporosis Globally more than 8.9 million are affected by osteoporosis and roughly fracture occurs every 3 seconds. An estimated 200 million women suffer from osteoporosis. Women who have undergone menopause are most likely to develop osteoporosis, but it also affects young males and...
