Matsyasana (Fish Pose) and Health Benefits

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

Halasana (Plough Pose) Benefits

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

Yoga for Dark Cirles and Pimples

Yoga helps one maintain a fit body as well as a beautiful look. PART – I Yoga helps one maintain a fit body as well as a beautiful look. From sparkling eyes to good hair to a glowing skin, yoga benefits the inner health as well … 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