Ashtvakrasana, or the Eight-Angle pose, was named after a noble Yogi Ashtavakra. He was the son of king Kagola, who cursed him for having curves on his body when he was in his mother’s womb. In Sanskrit, Ashta means eight, and Vakra is called bends Ashtvakra means eight turns. Astavakrasana is a balancing pose and comes …
Migraine and headaches Yoga for migraine and headaches is simply a perfect practice to get rid of them. Migraine is considered a severe headache and comes under Neurological disorder. It exists in people under …
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Yoga for OCD defines 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, grows unnatural behaviour, etc. In …
Shalbhasana or Locust pose came into existence after a great yogi, Shalabh, revealed this posture to cure back problems. Shalbhasana or Locust pose is an intermediate level asana practised after laying on the stomach. Shalbhasana should practise with an empty stomach. Therefore, we manifest Locust pose briefly during our Yoga Teacher Training Programmes and Yoga …
Chaturanga Dandasana, or four-limbed staff pose, is a momentous asana in the practice of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga and Sun salutation series. In Sanskrit, Chatur means Four, Anga represents limbs, and Danda is means staff. It resembles the spine of a human being. It is pronounced as Chaturanga Dandasana “Cha-tur-anga- dandasana.” …
