https://sadhakanshit.com/update/paschimottanasana-the-posterior-stretch/75901
Self-effort takes me to a point. It is self-offering that makes me strong.
The word ‘paschim’ meaning west is used in the context of the posterior of the body and uttana for stretching. The need for spinal fitness is obvious. Exercising it in all possible ways is essential. Paschimottanasana builds up a strong and healthy spine, which in turn upholds the body. However, it is the intense abdominal compression that strengthens the core.
The process of practice of this asana and its final for...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/confused-about-hatha-yoga-or-ashtanga-yoga-sadhak-anshit/72991
So, you are confused about the two types of yoga? And you want to pursue a course for yoga teacher training in India or somewhere else? Well! Then you don’t have to worry about it.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha, meaning forceful or willful, also means sun moon that represents the opposites of femininity/muscularity, winter/summers, day/ nights etc. Hatha yoga is a form that was formed in fifteenth century and is considered to be the oldest form of yoga. Hatha yoga is comparatively a small paced and gentl...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/yoga-for-happy-living/71063
Yoga is a holistic approach to healthy living. Vichar or thinking is vital. To train the mind with positive and happy thoughts, a few basics things can be done. They are Yoga Asanas, Yoga Pranayama, reducing stress through proper relaxation, reflection & meditation, and Sattvik Diet.Yoga Asanas:Healthy mind is a healthy body; yoga asanas or poses helps to trigger the release for feel-good hormones or happy hormones. Stretching during the poses stimulates and strengthens the body making it flexi...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/top-7-health-benefits-of-sirsasana-headstand/69098
It is universally acknowledged that yoga is a wonder science that provides energy, strength, beauty, and flexibility to the mind, body, and soul. From providing overall personal well-being to reconnecting the practitioners with their lost spirit, the comprehensive practice of yoga involving yoga postures, meditation, and pranayama nurtures a sense of joy, internal peace, wellness and the interconnection with what truly matters. The practice of mystical yoga asanas is aimed at purification of th...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/ushtrasana-the-camel-posture/65976
USHTRASANA – THE CAMEL POSTURE
The immense potential that lies within me, unravels. The camel posture has great value both physiologically and psychologically. It aims to develop a stronger spine and a leaner body and relieves minor aches and pains of the back. This asana helps remove complacency and builds a stronger emotional disposition, unravelling the potentials.
Method of Practice:
Starting Position:
Sit on the mat in a kneeling position with your toes and heels together. It is best to...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/mayurasana-l/60817
मयूरासन क्या है :-मयूरासन एक योग है | मयूरासन दो शब्दों से मिलकर बना है मयुर+आसन = मयूरासन | जिसमें मयुर = मोर और आसन = मुद्रा | मतलब इस योग को करते समय व्यक्ति के शरीर के अक्रती मोर पक्षी के समान दिखाई देती है | इसलिए इसे मयूरासन कहा जाता है | मयूरासन यानी मयूर की तरह किया जाने वाला आसन। इस आसन को बैठकर सावधानीपूर्वक किया जाता है। इस आसन में शरीर का पूरा भार हाथों पर टिका होता है और शरीर हवा में लहराता है।मयूरासन योग करने की विधि :-पहली स्थिति :- सबसे पहले स्वच्छ-साफ व हवादार स्थान पर दरी या चट...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/meditation-benefits-for-students/58906
MEDITATION BENEFITS FOR STUDENTSMunicipal school principals are grappling with ways to help their students. The Yoga Institute has been a pioneer in yoga educations for many decades. It addresses a host of mental health challenges and many conditions linked to anxiety and stress. Long term solution is to train students in yoga techniques which help them to achieve balance.Yoga meditation can help tackle many of the problems faced by students. Yoga is a way of life that helps students by way of s...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/surya-namaskara-vs-jogging/53512
According to Dr. B M Hegde, jogging is not a good exercise, but it could even be dangerous. In an American Heart Journal years ago, the then editor and a famous American cardiologist, George Burch, cautioned people about that “run to death.” However, the multi-billion jogging shoe and outfit industry advertises jogging so much that common man falls a prey to it. It is a pity that the truth does not percolate to that level. Many studies have shown the futility of jogging. The same good effects...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/the-health-benefits-of-ananda-balasana-pose/49967
Ananda Balasana is Sanskrit for ‘Happy Child Pose’. Interesting name, isn’t it? If you are into Yoga for some time, you might have heard about the Child Pose. Although the ‘Happy Child Pose’ is not as popular as the ‘Child Pose’, the former might have an upper hand when it comes to health benefits. The pose is believed to offer enormous calmness and body stretching. To practice the asana, lie on your back and place your feet upward and knees bent. Hold the outside edge of the feet. Kee...
https://sadhakanshit.com/update/top-6-yoga-poses-for-increasing-digestion-functionality/45712
Unhealthy digestion can lead to many other ailments and to improve its functioning we all swear upon the probiotics. Indeed probiotics and other supplements are great for the digestive process, but they aren’t the only way to increase its functioning. Practicing yoga helps do all the good to your gut and its proper functioning. Yoga is a really helpful and effective tool that cleanses, detoxifies, and boosts digestive functioning. So, to waive off the problem of indigestion, bloating, gas,...