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Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior II Pose): Benefits, Steps, Key Tips & Contraindications

Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior II Pose): Benefits, Steps, Key Tips & Contraindications

The Virabhadrasana is named after the Sanskrit words Vira, meaning warrior; Bhadra, meaning auspicious; and asana, meaning pose. This asana requires strength and stability. Hindu mythology defines the Virabhadrasana variation as named after Virabhadra (the great warrior), believed to have arisen from one of Lord Shiva’s dreadlocks. All three poses in the Virabhadrasana series represent Virabhadra’s different poses when facing

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Bhadrasana: Benefits, Steps, and Precautions – A Complete Guide

Bhadrasana: Benefits, Steps, and Precautions – A Complete Guide

Bhadrasana is also known as “Baddha Konasana”. The name comes from the Sanskrit words Buddha, meaning “bound,” Koṇa, meaning “angle”, and Asana, meaning “posture” or “seat.” So, the whole meaning of this asana is “angle pose.” Yogi Swatmarama, the author of Hatha Yoga Pradeepika, cites four main asanas for meditation. Bhadrasana is one of the fourth asanas. It is ideal

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Purna Matsyendrasana

Purna Matsyendrasana: Step-by-Step Instructions, Benefits and Contraindications

Purna Matsyendrasana, also known as the “Full Spinal Twist Pose,” is a variation of Matsyendrasana. This asana indicates the whole twist that engages the entire spine. Traditionally, advanced yogis practice Purna Matsyendrasana to increase spiritual energy, purify the body, and open the mind. Performing Full Spinal Twist Pose, can be tricky, but the rewards are well worth the effort. This

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Matsyendrasana for Spine Flexibility

Matsyendrasana for Spine Flexibility : Benefits, Variations & Steps

The name ‘Matsyendrasana‘ is derived from three Sanskrit words. It combines ‘Matsya,’ meaning ‘fish,’ ‘Indra,’ which refers to bhagwan ‘intra’’ and ‘asana,’ which means ‘yoga posture.’ In English, it is known as “Lord of the Fishes Pose.” If you look at an image of this yoga pose, you’ll notice that it resembles the posture of a fish. The complete form

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