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17Sep

Ardha Purvottanasana (Chatushpaad asana)

The Ardha Purvottanasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Ardha ” meaning “Half”, “Purva ” meaning “East”,“Uttana ” meaning “Intense” and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana with the legs stretched straight in front. Place the palms on the floor by the side of the hips.

2. Now, slide the palms behind the buttocks, inhale and bend both the knees at the chest level.

3. Widen the feet hip/ shoulder width apart and take the pressure of the body on the hands and feet.

4. While inhaling lift the body off the floor until parallel to the floor, straighten the arms and keep the elbows tightened.

5. Stretch the neck and relax the head as far back as possible and stay in this posture from 30 seconds to one minute.

6. While inhaling, bring the neck forward, lower the buttocks on the floor and relax in shithala dandasana.

Adjustments

1. Feet should be hip/ shoulder width apart.

2. Arms and shin bone should be perpendicular to the floor.

3. Thighs and torso should be parallel to the floor.

4. Fingers pointing forward towards the toes and neck neutral.

Variations

1. In ardha purvottanasana try to raise one leg towards the ceiling and bring it parallel to the floor.

2. Straighten the legs one by one and try to touch the ball of the feett on the floor for purvottan asana.

3. it’s completely fine to point the fingers either front or backwards.

4. Beginners can try to lift the buttocks only a few inches off the floor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNmjbVXeuA

Benefits

1. Strengthens the arms, wrist ankles and legs.

2. Builds and tones the core muscles.

3. Stretches the shoulders and chest.

4. Relieves fatigue and stress.

Contraindications

1. This asana should not practiced by those with high blood pressure,

2. Cervical spondylosis,

3. Wtomach ulcers and

4. Weak wrists.

16Sep

Navasana (boat pose)

The Navasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Nava” meaning “Boat” and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana, stretch the legs out in front and keep them straight. Keep the palms beside the hips.

2. Now, slide the palms behind the buttocks, inhale and bend both the knees at the chest level.

3. Firm the palms on the mat and while exhaling raise both the legs from the floor. If possible raise both the hands in line with the outer edge of the knees, palms facing each other.

4. Balance the whole body on the buttocks and engage the core muscles.

5. After holding the pose from 30 seconds to one minute,with inhalation bring the hands back behind the buttocks and with exhalation bring the legs down and rest in shithala dandasana.

6. Do not hold the breath during this asana, through the tendency is always to do it with suspension of breath after inhalation. If the breath is held, the effect will be felt on the stomach muscle which just external surface and not on the abdominal organs. Deep inhalation in this asana would loosen the grip on the abdominal organ. In order to maintain this grip, inhale, exhale and go on repeating this process . This will exercise not only the abdominal muscles but the internal organs also.

Adjustments

1. Slide the palms 30 degree away from the buttocks.

2. Balance of the whole body should be on the buttocks.

3. Toes of the feet should be in line with the head.

4. Spine should be erected and core muscles should be engaged.

Variations

1. Slide the palms behind the buttocks, inhale and bend one knee and slowly extend the leg, keeping the other leg on the floor and lift the hands off the floor.

2. Those who cannot balance on the buttocks can keep the palms on the floor while the legs are up.

Benefits

1. Strengthens abdomen, hip flexor and spine.

2. Stimulates the muscular, digestive and circulatory system.

3. Tones all the organs and removes lethargy.

4. It also helps to strengthen the back muscles.

5. It is especially useful for eliminating nervous tension and bringing about deep relaxation.

6. It is useful for women preparing for childbearing and may be practiced during the second trimester of pregnancy and should be parcticed under expert only.

Contraindications

1. People suffering from high blood pressure should avoid this asana.

2. Should not practice during menstruation and pregnancy (please check benefits).

3. Those who are suffering from diarrhoea, dysentery, leucorrhoea, mono-metrorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea should not attempt this asana at all.

15Sep

Gomukhasana (cow pose)

The Gomukhasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Gow” meaning “Cow” “Mukha ” meaning “Face”and “Asana”, meaning “Posture

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana, legs stretched straight out in front of the body.

2. Bend both the knees at the chest level, feet on the floor (knees slightly close to the chest).

3. Take the left foot under the right knee and right knee over the left knee.

4. Both the heels of the feet should be supinated (facing towards ceiling).

5. Inhale and extend left arm at the shoulder level palms facing the ground, now while exhaling rotate the left palm inversely (as palm facing backwards) by flexing your elbows sweep your arm behind your torso. The back of your hand will be between your shoulder blades.

6. Inhale and extend right arm at the shoulder level and while exhaling rotate your palm externally.

7. Slowly extend the right arm over your head and bend the elbow to reach down towards the left hand. If possible, hook your right and left fingers. Stay in this pose and focus on your breathing for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.

8. Slowly release both the arms and knees one by one and relax in shithala dandasana.

Adjustments

1. Both the heels of the feet are supinated and try to keep the knees one on one in a line.

2. Try to keep your heels equidistant from your hips.

3. Align both the elbows in a line.

Variations

1. Variation of this pose is to tuck both the heels under the buttocks rather than leaving them next to your hips.

2. After interlocking the hands behind the back, lean forward and try to touch the chin to the knee.

3. If beginners are not able to clasp the fingers then use a rope or belt to pull the both hand’s fingers close.

4. It’s quite challenging for beginners to spread the weight evenly on your buttocks in that case you can use towel to make it even.

Benefits

1. Gomukhasana is an excellent asana for inducing relaxation. If practiced for 10 minutes or more, it will alleviate tiredness, tension and anxiety.

2. It promotes mobility of shoulders and hips.

3. Strengthens ankles, thighs, hips, chest, neck and arms.

4. Stimulates the function of kidneys.

5. Activates the bladder and the digestive system.

Contraindications

1. People suffering from shoulder, neck, hip, knee pains.

2. Sciatica must practice under extert teacher.

3. Injury at the hamstring and the quadriceps should avoid the asana.

14Sep

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fish Pose)

The Ardha Matsyendrasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Ardha ” meaning “Half” “Matsyendra ” meaning “King of the fish”and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

In the Hatha yoga pradipika, matsyendra is mentioned as one of the founder of Hatha vidya. Paripurna matsyendrasana, where the spine is given the maximum lateral twist, whereas matsyendrasana is a milder version of that asana. In English, it is called half Lord of the Fishes Pose.

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana, feet together legs stretched out straight in front, and spine erect.

2. Bend both the knees at the chest level, place the right foot under the left knee outside the left hip and the left foot over the outer edge of the right knee, toes pointing forward.

3. Place the left hand behind the hip and lengthen the tailbone.

4. Inhale; raise your right hand over the head palm facing the right side. As you exhale bend your elbow taking it outside of the left knee and wrap the left arm behind the back.

5. Lengthen both sides of the torso and give a slight twist and look at your left shoulder.

6. Maintain the final pose from 30 seconds to a minute.

7. Inhale bring the neck forward, as you exhale take your right elbow out and release the left arm. With further exhalation lift the left knee up followed by the right knee at the chest level and relax in shithala dandasana.

Adjustments

1. The foot that is in contact with the outer edge of the knee, its toe should point outward.

2. The heel of the other foot should be touching the outer edge of the hip.

3. Lengthen the spine and lift the tail bone up, so that the entire torso revolves around the spine.

Variations

1. Hug the knees.

2. Cath hold of the big toes.

3. Clasping the hands.

Benefits

1. Improves the function of the digestive system.

2. Increases flexibility of the spine and back muscles.

3. Massages and stimulates the pancreas.

4. Increases the oxygen supply to the lungs.

5. It also helps to reduce the size of the abdomen.

Contraindications

1. Women who are pregnant.

2. Menstruation cycles.

3. People suffering from peptic ulcer, hernia, slipped disc and sciatica should also avoid it.

4. People suffering from hyperthyroidism should only practice this pose under the guidance of a competent teacher because of the intense twist in the neck twist and abdominal.

13Sep

Janu Shirsasana(Head to knee pose )

The Janu Shirsasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Janu” meaning “knee”and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana, with legs stretched straight in front and hands by your side.

2. Bend the left knee and keep the left foot close to the right inner thigh and the left heel near the right perineum

3. Extend the arms forward towards the right foot and hold it with the hands. First catch the toes of the right foot, then gradually catch the heel and finally extend the arms and catch the wrist of one hand with the other.

4. Exhale, move the trunk forward by bending and widening the elbows, and rest first the forehead, then the nose, then the lips and lastly the chin beyond the right knee.

5. Stay in this position with from half a minute to a minute.

6. Inhale, gaze at the front, straighten the arms, while extending the spine raise the arms up and slowly bring them down.

7. Straighten the left leg and rest in shithala dandasana. Repeat the pose on other side.

Adjustments

1. Left foot close to the right inner thigh and the left heel near the right perineum.

2. Bend forward from the waist while lengthening the spine.

3. In the final posture, extend the lumbar trunk by making the dorsal spine concave, elbows widened and forehead touching to the knees.

Variations

1. Catch hold of big toes.

2. Interlace fingers around the extended foot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2UvsnzF85o

Benefits

1. Tones the liver and the spleen and thereby aids in digestion.

2. Increases flexibility in spine and back muscles.

3. It also tones and activates the kidneys.

4. Improves the function of reproductive system.

5. Person suffering from enlargement of the prostate gland will benefit by staying longer in this pose.

Contraindications

1. People suffering from knee and back problems.

2. High blood pressure.

3. Asthma and

4. Diarrhoea should strictly prohibit this asana.

13Sep

Paschimottanasana/(Seated forward bend pose )

The Paschimottanasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Paschima ” meaning “west (back of the body from the head to the heel) ” and “Uttana,”meaning“intense stretch” and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1. Sit in dandasana on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Place the palms on the floor by the side of the hips and shoulders rolled back.

2. Inhale, stretch the arms over the head, palms facing each other. By facing the palms forward, lengthen the spine, pull the belly in. Exhale, and bend forward from the waist line and catch hold of the big toes, extend the spine and try to keep the back concave.

4. Exhale, bend and widen the elbows and pull the trunk forward touch the forehead to the knees. It’s okay if the elbows are resting on the floor.

5. Stay for 30 seconds to a minute with even breathing.

6. Inhale, raise the head from the knees and arms over the head and relax in shithala dandasana.

Adjustments

1. Lengthen the spine with palms facing forward.

2. Bend forward from the waist.

3. Extend the lumbar trunk by making the dorsal spine concave.

4. Elbows widened with knees straight.

Variations

1. Catching big toes.

2. Hold the sides of the soles of the feet.

3. Lastly, clasp the fingers around the feet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPTtzn-4R5E

Benefits

1. Rejuvenates the whole spinal column.

2. Increases vitality and improves digestion.

3. Stimulates the abdominal organs.

4. Helps to cure impotency.

5. It calms down the sexual urge too.

Contraindications

1. People suffering from severe back pain.

2. Slipped disc.

3. Sciatica and Hernia.

11Sep

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

The Trikonasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “tri” meaning “three” and “Kona ,”meaning“angle ” and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1.Stand erect in “taadasana” hands on the waist.

2. Inhale deeply and spread apart the legs sideways 3 to 3 and half feet and turn the right foot to the right in to 90 degree angle and left foot 45 degree..

3.With inhalation raise the right arms over the head and while exhaling bend sideways from the pelvic, bringing the right palm by the inner side of the right foot and gaze forward with relaxed eyes or you can gaze at the right palm.

4.Now, stretch the left arm up towards the ceiling and gaze at the finger tips.

5.Remain in this position from half a minute to a minute.

6.With inhalation press through legs and stand up straight with hand over the head.

7.With exhalation bring the hands on the waist and come back in shithala taadasana.

8.Turn left foot and continue with the left side.

Adjustments

1. Toes pointing towards the sides should make 90 degree angle.

2. While bending sideways bend from the pelvic region.

3. Spread the collar bones and both the arms in one line.

4. Upper torso, hips and legs all should be in the same plane.

Variations

1. Placing the palm on the ankles or shin bone or inside the foot

2. Catch hold of big toes.

3. Parivrtta trikonasana

Benefits

1. Helps to reduce back aches and sciatica.

2. Strengthens, ankles, knees, thighs and arms.

3. Stimulates the abdominal organs.

4. Mobilises the hip joints and neck.

Contraindications

1. This asana is strictly prohibited for the people suffering from chronic ankle, knee and hip injuries.

2. High / low blood pressure.

3. Diarrhoea

4. Migraine.

10Sep

Virabhadrasana Pose (Warrior two)

The Virabhadrasana name comes from the Sanskrit, “Vira” meaning “warrior” and “bhadra ,” meaning “ferocious ” and “Asana”, meaning “Posture”.

Steps with breathing

1.Stand erect in “taadasana” hands on the waist.

2.Take a deep inhalation and spread the legs apart sideways 4 to 4 & half feet.

3.Turn the right foot right side and keeping the left heel firmly on the ground and leg stretched out completely, arms in line with the shoulder, palms facing down.

5.Exhale and bend the right knee tilt the right thigh parallel to the floor, right knee perpendicular to the floor, thus forming a right angle between the right thigh and right calf and gaze at the right middle finger.

6.Stay in the pose from 30 seconds to 1 minute with deep breathing. Inhale and come up. Turn the left foot and continue on the left side.

7.After completing on both the sides relax in shithala taadasana.

Adjustments

1. Front knee should not cross the toes and make the 90 degree angle.

2. Thigh should be parallel to the floor.

3. Arms should be in line with the shoulders, away from the ears.

4. Core should be engaged.

5. Front heel should be in line with heel behind or it can be in line with the centre of the behind foot.

6. Weight of the body should be evenly distributed on both the legs.

Variations

1. Bend the legs first and then extend the arms.

2. Extend the arms first and then bend the knees.

3. Only bending of the legs, with hands on the waist. ( in case of pain in hands and shoulders)

Benefits

1. Stretches the chest, lungs and shoulders.

2. Strengthens ankles, knees and thighs.

3. Stimulates the abdominal organs.

4. Develops balance and stability.

Contra Indications

1. This asana is strictly prohibited for the people with injuries in the knees, hips, spine, shoulders and ankles

2. High/ low blood pressure

3. Diarrhoea

09Sep

Parswa konasana (Side angle pose)

The Parswa konasana name comes from the Sanskrit,“Parswa” meaning “side” and “Kona,” meaning “Angle” and “Asana”, meaning “Asana”.

Steps with breathing

 Stand erect in “Parswa konasana” hands on the waist.

 Inhale feet apart by 3/4 feet or as much comfortable, point the right foot towards right side.

 While firming the left heel on the floor exhale and bend your right knee until right thigh is parallel to the floor and make sure knee doesn’t cross the toes.

 With inhalation bring the arms parallel to the floor, palms facing downward and gaze at the right middle finger.

 While lengthening the entire left side of your body with further exhalation bring the right torso on right thigh and place right hand’s finger tips beside the right foot touching the floor and stretch the left arm over the head and gaze at the left hand’s finger tips.

 Remain in this position from half a minute to a minute, breathing deeply and evenly. Inhale and extend the arms parallel to the floor, straighten the knee and exhale back in shithala taadasana.

Adjustments

Front knee should not cross the toes and make the 90 degree angle.

Thigh should be parallel to the floor.

Front heel should be in line with heel behind or it can be in line with the centre of the behind foot.

Weight of the body should be evenly distributed on both the legs.

Variations

Placing the elbow on the bent knee in case the extended hand’s palm is not reaching the ground.

Placing the extended hand’s palm in front of the bended leg’s foot and extend the other hand towards the ceiling.

Benefits

Relieves the stiffness in the back and shoulders.

Strengthens and tones up the ankles, knees and thighs.

Reduces the fat around the waist and relieves the sciatica and arthritis pain. .

It also increases peristaltic activity and aids elimination.

Contraindications

This asana is strictly prohibited for people with injury of knees, hips, spine, shoulders and ankles.

High/ low blood pressure

Diarrhoea

Insomnia

08Sep

MSRT (Mind Sound Resonance Technique)

Mind sound resonance technique (MSRT) is one among the advanced relaxation yoga techniques that use the mantra to come to feel the resonance, that chiefly works through the Manomaya Kosha (2 layers of existence) to induce deeper relaxation for each mind and body.

MSRT helps to overcome the fear of death, will increase vitality and releases you from the bondage or extreme attachments.

MSRT is a sophisticated program designed by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA). The University is legendary for its cooperative analysis comes within the U.S.A and the U.K. The University’s work contains a presence in twenty countries worldwide.

The structure of MSRT is predicated on quite thirty-five years of in-depth study within the field of Yoga and Spirituality by S-VYASA. The analysis behind this program mostly follows the direction given by Swami Vivekananda; World Health Organization pronounced that we’d like to mix the most effective of West (modern scientific research) with the most effective of the East (Yoga and nonsecular lore) to bring a grand harmony and peace on earth.

It is a particularly powerful technique and uses sound vibrations (‘Ahata’ spoken and unspoken ‘Anahata’). It’s a method whereby resonance is generated throughout the body by the repetition of each hearable and mental sounds or mantras that revitalizes the interior energy. It harnesses the facility of positive resolve to beneficial and useful changes.

Mind sound resonance technique is one among the mindfulness-based relaxation techniques, during which chanting the very powerful mantras generates resonance. It ends up in deep relaxation of the mind and body. The apply of MSRT enhances relaxation, wellbeing, will power, etc. it’s identified to scale back the state of anxiety, pain, tenderness, and incapacity during a patient with chronic low back pain In another study MSRT reduced state anxiety and improved psychological feature performance now once they apply during a patient tormented by generalized disturbance.

MSRT will be practiced within the supine or sitting posture for well being, concentration, willpower, and relaxation. One unpublished study found that there was a major increase in gamma brain wave coherence (indicative of deep relaxation) than controls and a major reduction in STAI scores in healthy volunteers in thirty-two subjects as compared with controls. MSRT intervention additionally leads to a much better reduction in pain, tenderness, incapacity, and reduced anxiety in patients tormented by chronic neck pain.

Benefits of MSRT:

  •  Deep rest is gained in half-hour
  •  Reduced range of hours required for sleep
  •  Sound vibrations provide a sense of positivism to your life.
  •  Removes Stubborn Belief, Wrong Notions, Phobias, and Suppressed Emotions
  •  Improves effective time Management
  •  Brings in self-realization and a sense of oneness.
  •  Improve Work potency
  •  Improves decision making
  •  Fills one with peace, calmness, tranquility, and serenity
  •  Takes you nearer to Pure Consciousness.
  •  MSRT meditation is claimed to cure several diseases from physical to psychological.

This description is simply an introduction to the technique cyclic meditation, not the detailed technique. One ought to practice C.M. under a professional teacher.