MayΕ«rΔsana is derived from two Sanskrit words- Mayur means βPeacockβ and Asana means βPoseβ. This asana is one of the oldest forms of Hatha yoga. According to Hatha Yoga Pradipika – Mayurasana symbolizes love, spirituality, and awakening. As one of the advanced arm balancing yoga poses, where the practitioners hold the earth with both the hands and navel rests on …
Introduction – Kukkutasana / Rooster Pose Yoga KukkuαΉΔsana is derived from the Sanskrit words Kukkuta means βRoosterβ and asana means βPoseβ. The practitioner resembles the pose of a rooster while practicing this asana. This is an advanced asana and the health benefits of Kukkutasana are vast and varied. Even ancient scriptures like Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika have references …
VαΉischikΔsana or Scorpion Pose is an integration of two Sanskrit words, Vrischik means βScorpionβ and Asana βMeditative Poseβ. This posture resembles a striking scorpion. It is a challenging inverted back bend posture that involves both core and shoulder strength. Scorpion pose strengthens the arms, spine, forearms, and torso. This pose is also good for the heart. As Vrischikasana is one …
HaαΉsΔsanais derived from the Sanskrit words Hamsa means βSwanβ and asana means βMeditative Poseβ. The Hamsasana attracts the powers of the swan; the swan is graceful, and tenacious and is the symbol of intuition and the flow of life. The swan pose also helps you to understand realities about human existence at a much faster pace. This is a bird …
Introduction – Kurmasana (Turtle pose) KΕ«rmΔsana is derived from Sanskrit words β KΕ«rma meaning “Turtle” or “Tortoiseβ and asana meaning βMeditative Poseβ. Kurmasana teaches the yogi the ability to stay grounded, even in moments of disturbances and chaos as special characteristics of a turtle. Slowing down, pacing yourself. They are the Symbol of the world, of the Earth. Turtles have …
Introduction – SiαΉhΔsana SiαΉhΔsana is derived from the sanskrit words simhaΒ meaning “Lion”, andΒ ΔsanaΒ meaning “Pose”. This pose imitates the lionβs roar and differs from any of the other poses.Β The king of beasts is grand, powerful and is an apex predator; stealth power and agility are what a lion leans upon while hunting. Absorbing the lion power through the practice of …
Introduction – Vrishasana The name Vrishasana is derived from the Sanskrit words βVrushaβ which means βBullβ and βAsanaβ which we all know means βPoseβ.Β Vrishasana pose is excellent for Therapeutics for spinal disorders, joint pain, insomnia, Asthma and constipation. A person who performs this pose resembles the image of strength and stamina. The person is believed to have acquired the …
