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Upavistha konasana is a seated forward bend that requires flexibility. From a seated position, the legs are spread wide and the upper body folds forward. In addition to a range of physical benefits, this pose calms the mind and the nervous system.
The Term comes from the Sanskrit upavistha, meaning “seated” or “sitting,” kona, meaning “angle,” and asana, meaning “pose” or “posture.”
The common English name for upavistha konasana is wide angle seated forward bend. It is also sometimes referred...
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Yoga offers more than just physical results. The benefits of yoga go far and beyond improving flexibility. Every Asana stimulates all the energy points in the body, improves blood circulation, detoxifies the body and balances hormones.
How to do Urdhva Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana / Revolved Knee to Head Pose?
1. Begin with Dandasana / Staff Pose.
2. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the floor.
3. Lift your right foot off the floor and hold it with your left hand.
4. Exhale and be...
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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/the-seven-chakras-our-spiritual-energy-centers/73872
Chakra, a Sanskrit word, means a wheel. Each chakra represents a spinning energy center that exists in our subtle etheric body. There are seven main chakras, located along the spine, with each chakra having specific qualities.
These chakras are formed at the junctions of three energy channels along the spine, the Sushumna, the central channel, while the Ida & the Pingala at its left & right. Chakras serve as the gateways for the life-energy to flow into our physical bodies.
Each chakra pro...
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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...
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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...
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This is My Work, My Process, My Real and Honest Practice. If You Feel Yourself Getting Down on Yourself or Playing the Comparison Game, Remember Your Work is Unique to Your Spiritual Growth.
My Work is Unique to My Spiritual Growth.
It may be Different but there is no “Better”.
Jealousy and Judgement are Lessons to Work Through too. I Experience them Myself, More Often than you’d Think. I was Never a #Dancer or a #Gymnast and #Practice does not come easily to me. I had a breakdown today wor...
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...