Agnisthambasana (fire log pose) Sometimes life can seem as if it aims to put out the tiniest spark we still have left inside of us, but with concentration and the freedom which accompanies spiritual evolution that tiny spark can smolder into an intensely burning blaze. Agnistambhasana (fire log pose) is a yoga asana named primarily […]
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF PASASANA – NOOSE POSE Pasasana (pronounced pAsh-Ah-suh-nuh) also known as the Noose Pose is derived from the Sanskrit words Pasa (noose) and Asana (posture). In Ashtanga yoga, Pasasana is the first seated posture in second series. Pasasana is a fairly advanced deep twisting and balancing posture which is more suitable for intermediate […]
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Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that leads to unprovoked and recurrent seizures. A seizure refers to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. The feelings, actions, and thoughts of an individual are controlled by brain cells that message each other through consistent electrical impulses. Having epilepsy increases your risk of developing high blood […]
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Health Benefits of Ujjayi Pranayama : Breathing routines in the Yogic convention are applied to manipulate the flow of prāna (life force) in the respiratory system. This practice impacts the entire body. Prāna courses through the channels of the body (called meridians or nādis) to keep us alive and animate our senses. The more prāna […]
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PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA – HEALTH BENEFITS Inverting our usual posture and pressing the torso towards the joints is beneficial to improve the functioning of internal organs and help digestion. At the same time, doing so affects the nervous system, relaxing and soothing it. Such yoga poses have also proved to be beneficial against anxiety, stress, and […]
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PADA PRASARA PASCHIMOTTANASANA – HEALTH BENEFITS No fitness programme is complete without a flexibility module, which has numerous benefits. First, stretching helps increase blood and nutrient supply to tissues. This allows greater elasticity of surrounding tissues and gives you a greater range of motion. One such Yoga Pose which is often used as a warm-up […]
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Your home has the facility to regulate the temperature according your convenience. The air-conditioner makes it cooler, and the heater makes it warmer; all at the press of a button. Similarly, Yoga practitioners can develop the ability to regulate the energy coursing through the body. Bandhas in Yoga are energetic locks that, when utilized properly, […]
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Ginger, scientifically known as zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant that is closely related to turmeric and cardamom. The underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant is commonly known as the ginger root and is well-known for its medicinal properties. Ginger has been used across the globe as a natural remedy for thousands of […]
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Gomukhasana (pronounced go-muKHA-suh-nuh) is an intermediate level seated posture. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words go (meaning cow) mukha (meaning face) and asana (meaning posture). This posture is called “cow-face” pose due to the lower limbs that resemble the face of the cow. The knees with a gap in between them look like […]
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We often find our muscles sore and stiff due to various reasons such as working in the same position for hours on end, improper posture, etc. One of the special benefits of yoga asana practice that deserves a mention is how helpful it is for maintaining and/or improving range of motion in our joints. Although […]
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What is stress? A psychological disorder when our mind does not work properly. Stress is like a common disease nowadays that spreads like a resistant parasite in the minds of people. Stress, anxiety and depression become part of today’s life. We try to stay healthy and happy with the recipe books that are sold in […]
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Vyaghrasana (pronounced vyAa-gHrAa-suh-nuh) is the right choice among yoga poses to methodically challenge yourself and attain flawless balance. It plays a significant role in opening up your chest, shoulders, hips, and thighs. Although the variation of clasping your ankle with your hand could be a task by itself, this posture could considerably tone your spinal […]
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF VRIKSHASANA – Tree Pose Physical and psychological stillness are an absolute necessity to maintain equilibrium in today’s edgy world. There are numerous Yoga postures to help you achieve a state of complete balance when practiced astutely. In this article, we discuss about one such Asana appearing in the balancing series. Vrikshasana (v-rook-shA suh-nuh), […]
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Chirchita,चिरचिटा,Achyranthes aspera,Apamarg,Prickly chaff flower Name of Chirchita (Prickly chaff): Latin name: Achyranthes aspera Linn. Family: Amaranthaceae Sanskrit: Mayura, Mayuraka, Pratyakpushpa, Kharamanjar, Shikhari Bengali: Apamg English: Prickly Chaff Flower Gujrati: Aghedo Hindi: Chirchita, Latjira Kannada: Uttarani Malayalam: Katalati Marathi: Aghada Punjabi: Puthakanda Tamil: Nayuruvi Telugu: Uttarenu Urdu: Chirchita Folk: Chirchitta, Chichidaa, Latjeeraa Health Benefits Of Chirchita […]
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