Yoga >>  Articles >>  Yoga Asana Benefits

Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part II

 by Kevin Pederson
Rate This Article
Not Rated starsNot Rated starsNot Rated starsNot Rated starsNot Rated stars

As we must have learnt that this is a very elaborate pose and one article would not be able to suffice the integral issues it happens to help us deal with. The 12 poses of Ashtanga Namaskar is very crucial as each and every asana has to be done in a very specific manner which helps to create its usefulness to your body

These are the six pose we will try to know about  

1. Pranamasana (prayer pose)
Normal Breathing - Om Mitraaya Namaha

Benefits: Many of your waist and skin problems would be rectified by doing this asana as it adds passion and vigor to your pose which also helps your legs.


Mind achieves control due to the standing pose. It helps in developing distinct personality due to the meditation techniques. Calmness surrounds you which will grant you that level of balance within yourself.




2. Hasta Uttanasana  (Arch your back)
Inhale-Om Ravaye Namaha
 
Benefits: This Arch back position helps in your digestion due to the toning of the abdominal organs. In the abdominal organs it tones the lungs as well as the spinal nerves. This is very good for people who are overweight as it helps in reducing that excess baggage you happen to carry everyday.

3. Pada Hastasana  (Toe touch)
Exhale - Om Suryaaya Namaha

Benefits: If you are suffering from any abdominal problems this is one of the best ways to escape from it. It is a very simple solution to such a problem. It also helps you to remain flexible as it helps to tone your body because it makes your spine supple helping your back get toned properly too. Any problems with your feet and fingers are also corrected.
    
4. Ashwa-sanchalan-asan - (Horse pose)
Inhale -Om Bhaanve Namaha

Benefits: The process of this pose helps in stretching each and every muscle of your body which helps in the proper functioning of your body. Problems like constipation can also be resolved. As there is stretch on the neck muscles it helps with your thyroid glands.

5. Parvatasana - (Downward facing dog pose or Mountain pose)
Exhale -Om khagaaya Namaha
Benefits: This asana helps in creating a strong set of arms and shoulders. The muscles are also strengthened which in return tones the spinal nerves for a flexible back. In the modern times you will find more and more obese people interested in learning yoga. This asana is good to reduce your bulging waist line, which tends to be the main problem for many.

6. Ashtanga Namaskar - (Push-up pose)
Hold breath -Om Pooshney Namaha
Benefits: This pose is known as the salute to the sun with eight parts of your body. Your hands, legs, chest and feet work in synchronization to provide the actual benefit for your body. It helps in developing your chest muscles as it is also known as the push-up pose.
Rate This Article
Rate Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Email *
Comments
 
Read more articles from the Yoga Asana Benefits Category.
Related Topics

More..

Related Questions
  • Yoga Marathon Running Program
    The most important thing for Marathon Running is strength and stamina. Towards that end you ought to do asanas and breathing exercises specially...
  • dizziness surya namaskar
    Sir, it’s tough to answer your query in isolation of facts such as your age, height, weight and diet.
  • Spiritual Benefits Tadasana
    Benefits Of Tadasana  The benefits of Tadasana (Mountain pose) are as follows:Helps develop better posture and corr
  • Yoga | Ashtanga Yoga
    The main difference is that Ashtanga Yoga follows a set sequence of poses so Ashtanga Yoga practitioners go through the same set routine every...
  • Breathing Exercise Benefits Pranayama
    Pranayam (Breath control yoga) is the breathing exercise which forms the broad part of yoga. It helps in purification of the breath and provides...

More..

Search
Newsletter Subscription
Subscribe eBooks
Top Searched Keywords
yoga poses
breathing exercises
sun salutation
pavanamuktasana
garudasana
yoga for pregnancy   yoga and tantra   yoga and tight hamstrings   yoga and total health   yoga lessons   yoga straps   yoga and basketball   yoga lower back   yoga and pain management   yoga abdominal pain  
 
Get Current News
del.icio.us digg Stumbleupon Reddit
 
Home