The splendid showcase of extreme physical flexibility and molding of the body into different art forms by the professional contortionists surely leaves us open-eyed. Well, deep within all of us lies a contortionist waiting to be explored in its full glory. Discover the inner performer in you on a holistic level. The science of yoga…

Monkey Pose or Hanumanasana is coming under the intermediate level of asana. It is an intense leg stretching exercise, in which your legs need more flexibility and stretching. So, before attempting this pose, you must have a master’s in a basic level of yoga. This stance denotes the mammoth jump made by BajrangBali to achieve…

Supta Vajrasana is an important form of Hatha yoga asana. It is an advanced form of Vajrayana- which means that the practitioner should first master it before attempting Supta Vajrasana. While this asana can offer numerous great benefits for the body and mind, it is often avoided by practitioners as it is painful and can…

What is Siddhasana? Siddhartha or an accomplished pose is a seated asana suitable for Meditation (dhyana) and Pranayama. This Hatha Yoga pose is named after a Sanskrit word, in which ‘siddha’ means ‘accomplished’ and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. This pose is considered as the best of all asanas to practice breathing exercises and meditation. According to…

Vajrasana pose is a simple sitting yoga pose. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word vajra, which means thunderbolt or diamond. For this pose, you kneel and then sit back on your legs to take the weight off your knees. Breathing and meditative exercises are often done in this position, which is said to help your body become…

The full Ashtanga System practiced with devotion leads to freedom within one’s heart”–K. Pattabhi Jois. From the divine yoga, the background is the physically intense and athletic yoga form of Ashtanga Yoga. The Ashtanga Yoga system comes from an ancient text of Yoga Korunta by sage Vamana Rishi and later codified by revered K. Pattabhi…

How to do Angle Pose (Konasana) Stand straight with feet about hip width distance apart and arms alongside the body. Breathe in and raise the left arm up so that the fingers point towards the ceiling. Breathe out and bend to the right, first from the spine, and then move your pelvis to the left…

Top 5 Health Benefits of Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) Yoga is a complete wellness practice of the body, mind, and soul. The ancient science comprises three energies- asana, pranayama, and dhyana, and these together support us to reach towards the aim of attaining enlightenment. Asana or yoga poses are the first steps towards starting this…

Yoga is all about different asanas that help you achieve holistic health. Every asana affects a particular part of the body. While some asanas can be done standing, some can be done while lying down and some can be performed seated. The following 10 seated asanas can be done anywhere, anytime and they will help…

Matsyasana is the Sanskrit name for Fish Pose. Matsya was an incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Vishnu was charged with preserving the universe, turned himself into a fish called Matsya for rebalancing the earth and the oceans. Likewise, practicing Matsyasana is a way of re-establishing the focus and resilience when you feel gravity. Therefore,…

Do you know that 12 rounds of Surya Namaskar burn nearly 156 calories? Surya namaskar or ‘the sun salutation’ dates its origin back to the 20th century. This modern yoga asana is performed in 12 poses or steps, and each asana focuses on benefitting a specific part of the human body. Surya namaskar can be…

All of you know that Garuda means the epic which is the “king of the birds,” and the vehicle of Vishnu. Garuda was initially recognized with the “all-consuming fire of the sun’s rays.” In English Garuda means ‘Eagle’ and this pose be obliged its commitment to ‘Garuda.’ The main purpose of this yoga pose is…

Salabhasana is a backbend pose that offers a range of health benefits both for beginners as well as advanced practitioners. It is a form of Vinyasa yoga. Salabhasana is also referred to as the Locust Pose since the body resembles a locust while practicing the asana. The asana is a highly intensive one and may…

Uttanasana comes from the Sanskrit words Uttanasana and which is a combination of ‘ut+tan+asana’ in this ‘ut’ means intense and ‘tan’ means stretch whereas ‘asana’ refers to Posture. Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend pose is an important and simple stretching yoga pose that contains a variety of therapeutic advantages. In the Standing Forward Bend Yoga…