Physical And Yoga Exercises
Yoga can be effectively combined with other forms of physical exercises. The yoga asanas or poses are slow and gentle, and are easily adaptable to suit different persons or situations according to their needs. Besides, Yoga is not just about the body, but also about the mind. Its combination of postures, breathing [...]
What is hatha yoga pradipika and sun salutation poses
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic Sanskrit text on Hatha Yoga, written thousands of years ago by one Swami Svatmarama. He was a disciple of Swami Gorakhnath, another highly accomplished Yoga adept. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the 3 classic texts of Hatha Yoga, [...]
How many postures in Sun Salutation for novice
Yoga is a traditional physical and mental discipline that originated in India more than 5000 years ago. The word ‘yoga’ can be translated as ‘union’ from Sanskrit, meaning the union of the mind and the body. To achieve this union, there are several yoga techniques you could use. [...]
How can I benefit from doing forward bends?
Forward bend poses look very simple and easy but they do have very beneficial effects on the entire system. There are several kinds of forward bend poses in yoga that you can practice such as the Janu Shirsha Asana or the head to knee forward bend pose, Pada [...]
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Sun Salutation For Winter Warmth And Strength
Yoga involves physical and spiritual exercise of the body and mind and has been practiced for centuries. One type of yoga is the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. The Sun Salutation is a series of twelve postures performed in a single, graceful flow. This exercise must be performed early [...]