Salabhasana (The Locust) posture and benefits

Salabhasana or Shalabhasana (Sanskrit: शलभासन) or Locust Pose or Grasshopper Pose is an asana. Its name is derived from Sanskrit word salaba, means locust. It is a form of back bend, or spine stretch, using the strength of the upper and middle back to lift the … Read more

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Benefits

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

Sukhasana (Easy Pose) posture and benefits

After relaxing in the Corpse Pose for few minutes, come up and sit in the Easy Pose, Sukhasana, for pranayama and the neck, shoulder and eye exercises. This asana is one of the classic meditative poses, which help to straighten the spine, slow the metabolism and … Read more

Savasana (Corpse Pose) benefits

The Corpse Pose or Savasana is the classic relaxation pose, practiced before each session, between asanas and in Final Relaxation. It looks deceptively simple, but it is in fact one of the most difficult asanas to do well and one, which changes and develops with practice. … Read more

Mudras to cure Eye problems

In modern world, excessive exposure of eyes to computers, television, pollution will cause heavy stress and strain for them. Weak eye sight, frequent headaches, burning sensation in eyes, eyelid hairloss etc problems can be cured by simple mudras. Dry eyes, excess tears, pus in eyes can … Read more

Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose) Benefits

Vajrasana or Thunderbolt pose/Diamond pose in yoga is considered as best sitting posture for practicing breathing exercises and meditation. The term Vajrasana is derived from two Sanskrit words Vajra means thunderbolt and Asana means pose. Islamic religion suggests this pose for offering prayers(namaz). After regular practice … Read more