Sukhasana means the ‘Comfortable posture’. This is the easiest of all asanas. You can even commence a yogic asana session by sitting …
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June 2011
The Hatha Praddipika (I-32) explains Savasana thus: Savasana is akin to feigning death, albeit with normal breathing. This asana is the panacea …
The Srikrishnavalllabhacharya (P-250) in Yogashastra: Kirana Tika and the Jyotsna on Hathapradipika (III-79) encapsulates Sarvangasana yoga in its entirety. Sarvangasana yoga requires …
Notably, one should practise Halasana yoga only if you have mastery over Viparit Karani and Sarvangasana. Halasana yoga is complementary to Paschimotanasana. …
Ardha Halasana, commonly known as the Half Plough Pose, is a beginner-friendly yoga posture. It serves as a preparatory step for achieving …
The Gheranda Samhita (II—18) explains Dhanurasana thus: Your body will curve like a bow as you lie prostrate, stretch your legs like …
To derive the maximum theraupetical and physical benefits from Shalabhasana, one should practice Shalabhasana only after completing the Ardha Shalabhasana cycles. Shalabhasana …
The Ardha Shalabhasana has been explained in the Gheranda Samhita (II—39) thus: Here the main impetus is on your legs. Eminent sages …
The Gheranda Samhitta explains Bhujangasana thus: Place your body on the floor with your tummy touching the floor. Keep your palms on …
The Nomenclature Trikonasana is also known as the ‘Triangle Posture’. The term ‘Trikonasana’ is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Tri’ meaning ‘three’; …