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Halasana- The Plough Pose

Home Blogs Halasana- The Plough Pose Benefits Enhances blood circulation to the neck and head region. Rejuvenates the thyroid gland and cerebral nerves center. Helps reduce and control breathing-related problems. Helps to control stomach-related problems. Regulates the menstrual cycle in women. Relieves back pain and cramps in the hands. Prerequisites Sarvangasana, Setu Bandhasana How to do Do Sarvangasana (shoulder stand pose) While inhaling bring both legs behind the head so that the toes touch the floor. Drop of the toes so that the top of the toes touch the floor and maintain the legs straight. Remain in this pose for 30 seconds while breathing naturally. Take the support of the waist from the hands and return to Sarvangasana. Slo

Sarvangasana- The shoulder stand pose

Home Blogs Sarvangasana- The shoulder stand pose Benefits Regulates menstrual cycle in women. Helps to control stomach related problems. Helps reduce and control breathing related problems. Enhances blood circulation to the neck and head region. Rejuvenates the thyroid gland and cerebral nerves center. Prerequisites Dhulyasana, Setu bandhasana, Naulasana How to do Lay flat on the back. While inhaling, lift the feet and waist together off the ground. Take support of the lower back with both hands and raise the legs upwards. The body rest on the shoulders, neck and head with the neck and head perpendicular to the body. The trunk hips and legs are in straight line. The chin touches the chest bone. Breathe naturally for around 30 s

Setubandhasana- The Bridge Pose

Home Blogs Setubandhasana- The Bridge Pose Benefits Improves the flexibility of the spinal column. Relieves pain in the back and waistline muscles. Strengthens the muscles of the stomach, thighs, and shoulders. Stimulates the thyroid gland. Good for respiratory-related problems. How to do Lay flat on the ground. Fold the knees and bring the heels closer to the hips. Hold the ankles with respective hands. While inhaling, with the help of shoulders and feet, lift the body as high as possible. You shouldn’t be able to see your knees. At the completion of this posture, both hands are parallel to the ground, body weight resting on the feet, shoulders, and head as shown in the picture above. Remain in the position for a while and settle into your breath.

Purvottanasana- Upward Plank Pose

Home Blogs Purvottanasana- Upward Plank Pose Benefits It helps to reduce fat around the waist, stomach, and hip area. It strengthens the neck, shoulder joints, stomach muscles, thighs, and calf muscles. How to do Sit on the ground and stretch both legs to the front. Rest both palms on the ground slightly behind the hips, fingers facing to the back. While inhaling, with the support of the hands and the feet, lift the body so that the entire body from ankle to the chest in a straight line. Leave your neck free behind. Hold the posture for a few seconds with deep breathing. While exhaling, bring your body down to the original position. Who should avoid People with severe pain in the wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck should avoid this asana.

Vrikshasana- The Tree Pose

Home Blogs Vrikshasana- The Tree Pose Benefits Brings balance to the mind and body. Strengthens thighs, calf muscles, and ankles. How to do Stand with a one-foot gap. Lift your left foot to your inner right thigh with the toes facing downwards. The left knee is aligned to the body on the left side. While inhaling raise both hands above the head into Namaskar mudra and focus on a point at your eye level to maintain the balance. Continue deep berthing for 30 seconds. Repeat the same for right the leg. Who should avoid Those who are obese or having severe knee pain should avoid this asana. If you find it difficult to maintain the balance in beginning, take support of a wall.

Kailashasana- The Mountain Pose

Home Blogs Kailashasana- The Mountain Pose Benefits Strengthens leg, and hands muscles. Helps to tone the waistline. Improves concentration. How to do Stand four feet apart by turning the toes outer side and heels facing each other. Bend your knees, by keeping the heel and knees in the same line. Slowly stretch your hands above the head and join in Namaskar mudra by keeping the elbows straight. Keep your spine erect, look straight at your eye level. Relax into the pose with deep breathing. Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Who should avoid People with excess weight need to pay extra attention to maintain balance. People with severe leg pains should avoid this asana.

Vyaghrasana- The Tiger Pose

Home Blogs Vyaghrasana- The Tiger Pose Benefits Improves flexibility of the spine. Strengthens arms, waist, and leg muscles Helps to tone abdomen, wrist, and knees Relieves neck, back, and waist pain Improves digestion and stretches the chest to open the lungs. How to do Stand on all four as shown in the photo by maintaining four fingers gap between the knees. Place your palm on the floor at shoulder level. Slowly inhale, raise your head, look up, and stretch your left leg behind as much as you can. While exhaling does the exact reverse movement of step 2. Turn your head down, swing your left leg towards your head and try to touch your forehead on the knee. Repeat 10-12 times. Repeat for the right leg. Who should avoid Those who have severe knee,

Marjalasana- The Cat Pose

Home Blogs Marjalasana- The Cat Pose Benefits Improves flexibility of the spine. Helps to tone the abdomen, wrist, and knees. Relieves neck, back, and waist pain. Improves digestion and stretches the chest to open the lungs. Extremely good during pregnancy to ease the delivery. How to do Stand on all four as shown in the photo by maintaining four fingers gap between the knees. Place your palm on the floor at shoulder level. Slowly inhale, raise your head, look up, and push your abdomen downwards by creating an arch on the back. While exhaling does the exact reverse movement of step 2. Turn your head down, look at the floor, and arch the back upwards. Repeat 10-12 times. Who should avoid Those who have severe knee, wrist, or shoulder pains should

Ustrasana- The Camel Pose

Home Blogs Ustrasana- The Camel Pose How to do Kneel down on the floor by maintaining a one-foot gap between the knees. Keep the feet and toes flat on the ground. Inhale deeply. While exhaling, slowly turn your left hand backward and place it on your left heel. In the same way, place your right hand on the right heel. Tilt the head backward, feel the stretch in your neck, push your waist region further forward. Relax into the position with deep breathing for about 30 seconds. Benefits Reduces fat around the waist and thighs. Strengthens the spine and shoulders. Increases blood circulation to the brain and improves mental sharpness. Stretches and strengthens the lungs and related regions. Note Avoid putting much pressure on the heels. Those suffering from severe kn

Raja Kapotasana- The King Pigeon Pose

Home Blogs Raja Kapotasana- The King Pigeon Pose Prerequisites Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Setu Bandhasana Gomukasana, Baddha Konasana, Anjaneyasana How to do Sit on the ground with both feet stretched forward. Fold the right leg so that the heel touches the inside of the upper thigh. The knee should be pointed forward. Stretch the left leg back so that the thigh, calf, and toes all touch the floor. Raise the left foot upwards and slowly hold the toes while simultaneously leaning back. Turn the elbow upwards by rotating the shoulder and bring the left foot closer to the head. Balance and slowly pull the left foot forward with both hands so that the headrests on the sole of the left foot. Continue to breathe naturally in this position for about 30 seconds. Repeat

Chakrasana- The Wheel Pose

Home Blogs Chakrasana- The Wheel Pose Literal meaning Chakra- Wheel, Asana-Pose Prerequisites Bhujangasana, Setu Bandhasana, Supta Vajrasana How to do There are two ways of getting into Chakrasana. Way-1 Stand 1 foot apart, inhale deeply, stretch your hands upward. While exhaling start bending backward until your hand reaches the floor. Maintain the pose at least for 20 seconds. Continue your breath. Way-2 Lay flat on the back. Fold your legs by maintaining a 1-foot gap. Keep your heels close to the hips. Fold your hands at the elbows, place the palm downwards just below the shoulders, fingers pointing towards the waist. While inhaling, with support of hands, waist, and legs, raise your body, arching like a half wheel. The hands and legs should be as straight a