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Animal Poses: Yoga Poses Which Derived From Animals

By Patricia | April 21, 2009

Most people across the globe have become aware of the benefits that have been associated with the ancient practice of yoga. In the ancient times, Yoga was actually referred to, as the science of healthy living and overall wellbeing. Some of the most common benefits of Yoga are weight loss, reduction of stress, higher immunity, [...]

Dog Pose: A Good Stretch For Back, Leg And Hand

By Patricia | November 12, 2008

What Is Dog Pose - (Adho Mukha Shavasana)
The Dog Pose is also called the Dog Tilt. It is so called because the practitioner resembles a Dog and the pose is intended to inculcate the best traits of ‘Man’s Best Friend’.  With the pelvis as its fulcrum this pose gives a good stretch to the back [...]