Kashyapasana - how to practice

The Kashyapasana  is dedicated to sage kashyapa, son of the sage Marichi, a son of Brahma.
Here is a step by step method to practice Kashyapasana.

Step by Step practice of Kashyapasana

Step 1 : Come into the side plank position.

Step 2 : Roll over the body to the left side

Step 3 : Keep the body straight and balanced with the left hand on the ground

Step 4 : Bend the right leg in the knee and keep the right foot on left thigh

Step 5 ; Grab the right toe with the right hand after encircling the right hand around the waist.  Balance the position and also try from the other side

  

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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How to practice Tadasana - Mountain Pose

Tadasana or the Mountain Pose is one of the most basic of all yoga poses for beginners.  The Tadasana is normally the first post taught in yoga classes and fitness centers.  When you are performing a series of yoga positions, you normally begin with this Tadasana.

The Tadasana or the mountain pose stretches out the muscles..  The best time to perform this pose is when you feel your yoga session has turned a little to intense.  If you perform the mountain pose in between a series of yoga asanas helps you to rest your body and gives time to recover.  It also helps to gain concentration.   Here is a step by step method on how to perform Tadasana.

Steps to perform Tadasana

• Step 1: Stand straight keeping your feet flat on the ground with your heels slightly apart. The bases of your big toes should be touching. Distribute your weight evenly between both of your feet. You can achieve this by lifting and spreading your toes.. Repeat this till you feel that your weight is evenly distributed and you are completely balanced.
• Step 2: Keep your thigh muscles firm without hardening your belly. Lift the insides of your ankles ever so slightly so that your feet appear to be cupped. Turn the upper parts of the thighs slightly inwards and lift your pubis towards the navel while lengthening your tailbone. Try to mentally connect your groin to your inner thighs and your torso through an imaginary energy line. This will help you maintain your balance when you are stretching.
• Step 3: Extend your shoulder blades and arch them slightly towards the back. Keep them stretched and then slowly release them back, but while you are doing that, do not push your ribs forward. Lift your sternum slightly and bring your arms behind your torso.
• Step 4: Bring the centre of your head directly in line with the center of your pelvis, keeping your chin parallel to the floor. Soften your throat and eyes. Stay in this position for at lease 30 seconds. If you can keep your balance for longer, try to maintain it for about a minute. Continue to breathe easily.

Benefits of Tadasana:

1. Tadasana is the foundation of the all yoga postures. It aligns the body.

2.  It strengthens the knees, thighs and ankle joints.

3.  It corrects the postures.

4.  Tones the abdominal muscles, corrects the flat feet.

5.  This asana coordinates between mind, breath and body

Here is a video showing how to practice Tadasana


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