Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath Technique) is an effective way to cool the body and calm the mind while simultaneously expelling toxins from the body. It is also said to relieve a variety of stomach and lower-abdominal ailments. The word Sheetali (शीतली) means “the one that can … Read more
The Matsyasana (Fish Pose), is the counterpose to the Shoulder Stand (sarvangasana) and must always be practiced after it. The asana is a backbend, where the practitioner lies on his or her back and lifts the heart (anahata) chakra by rising up on the elbows and … Read more
The Plough or Halasana completes the movement of Shoulderstand, bringing the feet and hands down to the floor to mould the body into the shape of a primitive plough. The name comes from the Sanskrit words hala (हला) meaning “plow” and asana (आसन) meaning “posture” or … Read more
Hairloss in men can be caused by male pattern baldness (hereditary), DHT(Dihydrotestosterone) hormone release, smoking, alcohol, lack of proper nutition etc. Balayam is a natural yoga method which can cure almost all hair related issues like premature greying, hairfall, dandruff etc. This is also known as … Read more
Hair in ayurveda is defined as the mala or inferior by-product of Asthi dhatu. Hairfall can occur due to many reasons such as dandruff, pollution, lack of proper and regular diet, constipation, hereditary hairfall by aging, depression, major sickness like typhoid, pregnancy and childbirth etc. For … Read more
Dhanurasana (Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose, or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose), is an asana in yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura) meaning “bow”, and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning “posture” or “seat”. The Bow or Dhanurasana raises both halves … Read more