Tips on Pranayama

Pranayama is nothing but the control of Breath. Prana means breath or the vital energy in our body. Prana represents the energy responsible for the life and "Ayama" means control. So Pranayama means control of breath. You can control the breath with pranayama and achieve healthy body and mind,

Benefits of Yoga Asanas

The yogic asanas help to improve your health by regulating the functioning of the internal organs. The regular practice of Yoga asanas brings good health, longevity, strength and vitality to the practitioner. By practicing the Yoga asanas regularly with care and attention, the personality as a whole becomes pleasing and attractive.

How to practice Dhanurasana

This pose of Yoga Asana is called as Dhanurasana because it looks like an archer's bow. Hence it is also called as Bow Pose. The torso and legs represent the body of the bow and the arms represent the string. The Dhanurasana activates the abdomen and back muscles. First lie down in prone position on the mat with forehead touching the ground. Now bring your legs and heel together and bring the heels closer to your hip. Now hold the right ankle with right hand and the left ankle with left hand. If you are unable to do it, then hold the toes in place of ankles.

Lower your Blood Pressure by Yoga Practice

High blood pressure is one of the most prevailing ailments in the world right now which is affecting people of all ages. Yoga Asanas help to reduce Blood Pressure. There are some yoga asanas to reduce blood pressure. Some categories of asanas to reduce high blood pressure are forward bends, sitting, supine and inversion groups.

What is Bhujangasana

The Bhujangasana or the Cobra Pose is one of the very powerful backward bending Asana. This asana is very useful for people with lower back aches. This asana enlarges the chest and strengthens the arms and shoulders. It also helps to relieve stress. In this asana the body takes the position of cobra, raising its body and preparing to strike. There are huge benefits of the Cobra Pose or the Bhujangasana.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Noukasana - The Boar pose

The Naukasana posture has been named after the shape it takes - that of a boat.  Here is a step by step procedure to practice Naukasana.


How to do Boat Pose (Naukasana)


  1. First lie down  on your back with your feet together and arms beside your body.
  2. Now take a deep breath in and as you exhale, lift your chest and feet off the ground, stretching your arms towards your feet.  Your eyes, fingers and toes should be in a line.
  3. Feel the tension in your navel area as the abdominal muscles contract.
  4. Keep breathing deeply and easily while maintaining the pose.
  5. As you exhale, come back to the ground slowly and relax.

Benefits of Boat Pose (Naukasana)

Naukasana improves the functioning of the lungs, is useful in treating disturbed navel and relieves body stiffness and back pain. It also reduces excess fat from the abdomen. It improves digestion and relieves constipation. Hernia and Ulcer patients should not do this asana. 


    Precautions


    • Do not practice this yoga pose if you have low blood pressure, severe headache, migraine, or if you have suffered from some chronic diseases or spinal disorders in the recent past
    • Women should avoid doing Boat pose (Naukasana) during pregnancy and during the first two days of the menstrual cycle.



    Here is a video showing how to practice Naukasana

     
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