Pada Hastasana posture and benefits

In the Sanskrit language pada means ‘foot’ and hasta refers to the ‘hand’. Therefore padahasta asana means the ‘hand to foot pose’. The Hands to Feet Pose or Pada Hastasana gives many benefits – trimming the waist, restoring elasticity to the spine, and stretching the ligaments … Read more

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 – Healing Hand Positions

Mudras are easy to perform at anytime, although sitting in the lotus position and focusing on the healing can be an advantage. Although mudras can be used for healing certain ailments, regular practise of mudras will contribute to your overall good health and can be used … Read more

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