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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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Vasisthasana - how to practice

Vasistha means most  excellent.  Vasistha is the name of one of the well known sages in yoga tradition.  The full version of Vasisthasana as taught by BKS Iyenger with the top leg raised perpendicular to the floor is very difficult for most of the beginners, so the pose described in this article is a modified version suitable for all levels. 


Step by step process of performing Vasisthasana

  • First perform Adho Mukha svanasana as described in this page..  Shift onto the outside edge of your left foot, and stack your right foot on top of the left.  Now swing your right hand onto your right hip, turn your torso to the right as you do, and support the weight of your body on the outer left foot and left hand
  • Now make sure that the supporting hand is not directly below its shoulder.  position the hand slightly in front of its shoulder, so that the supporting arm is angled a bit relative to the floor.  Straighten the arm by firming the triceps muscle, and press the base of the index finger firmly against the floor.
  • Strengthen the thighs, and press through the heels toward the floor.  Align your entire body into one long diagonal line from the heels to the crown
  • You can stretch the top arm towards the ceiling if you want, parallel to the line of shoulders.  Keep the head in a neutral position, or turn it to gaze up at the top hand
  • Stay in this position for 15 to 30 seconds.  Come back to Adho Mukha svanasana, take a few breaths, and repeat to the right side for the same length of time. 


Benefits of Vasistasana– This posture strengthens the wrists, arms, abdominal muscles and legs. The spine is lengthened and toned and balance is improved.  This also expands the chest, improving the functioning of your respiratory system.

Here is a video showing how to practice Vashisthasana

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