What is Sirsasana (Headstand Pose) Sirsasana or Shirshasana is a Sanskrit word meaning a pose on the head. Sirsha means head, and asana belongs to asana. Sirsasana is an advanced yoga pose traditionally practised to enhance Brahmacharya (celibacy) practice. The headstand pose is considered the “King of the Asanas.” Hatha Yoga is practised as […]
History of Virabhadrasana Virabhadrasana is one of the most influential asanas, mainly in Astanga Yoga. The Warrior pose, or Veerbhadrasana, is named after a great warrior, Veerabhadra, who was an incarnation of Adiyogi Shiva. There is a fascinating story about Veerbhadra, who arose from the ground. King Daksha had a Yagya (fire ritual) but did not
Yoga for back pain Yoga provides a fantastic platform for working on our back problems. Yoga for back pain offers stability, strength, endurance, and movements in the target areas. According to the Patanjali Yogasutra, Yoga asanas or poses are defined as “Sthira Sukham Asanam.” This means any posture in which the body is stable and
What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a Sanskrit word that means ‘yogic sleep.’ In yogic practices, it is effortless, superconscious sleep. Yogic sleep is the art of reaching the highest level of self-awareness. Joga Nidra is highly suitable for all yoga practitioners and significantly changes daily life. It differs from regular sleep in which a
Yoga for Beginners Yoga is a very healthy wellness program that has been practised for decades. It was formed to help us understand our natural appearance. In modern days, it has become a lifestyle in all age groups. Yoga for beginners is about being familiar with the physical and mental body.
Astavakrasana or Eight-Angle Pose Astavakrasana, or the Eight-Angle pose, was named after a noble Yogi Ashtavakra. The eight-angle pose is mainly practised in the Hatha yoga practice. In Sanskrit, Ashta means eight, and Vakra is called bends. Ashtvakra means eight turns. There is a
Yoga for Migraine and headaches Yoga for Migraine and headaches is simply a perfect practice to eliminate them. A migraine is considered a severe headache and a neurological disorder. It exists in people under stress and is available from moderate to extreme levels. There are different reasons for having a migraine. It might appear in childhood
What is Yoga for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)? Yoga for OCD is defined as a mental disorder concerned with extreme anxiety. Yoga describes it as a psychiatric disorder—people who live a highly stressful life quickly come under the influence of OCD. A person suffering from it becomes very sentimental, lives under fear and aggression, develops unnatural
https://youtu.be/Mnp3C4aJm4Q?si=FnO82XbNzaE_6GKA Salabhasana Salabhasana, or Locust pose, came into existence after a great yogi, Shalabh, revealed this posture to cure back problems. It is an intermediate-level asana practised after lying on the stomach. Salabhasana should practice with an empty stomach. Therefore, we manifest Salabhasana briefly during our Yoga Teacher Training Programmes and Yoga Retreats. In yoga therapy,
https://youtu.be/QqUrfu7kY3g?si=D8o0jnV4sBvcXnBW Chaturanga Dandasana for Beginners Chaturanga Dandasana pose, or four-limbed staff pose, is a momentous asana in Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and the sun salutation series. In Sanskrit, Chatur means Four, Anga represents limbs, and Danda means Staff. It resembles the spine of a human being. It is pronounced as Chaturanga-Dandasana, or “Cha-tur-anga- dandasana.” It is considered another variation of
