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Vrksasana Urdhva Hastasana (Tree Pose Volcano Pose Arms)

By Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, vrksa means ‘tree’, urdhva means ‘upright’, hasta means ‘hand’ and asana means ‘pose’. This being a standing asana improves balance, focus and mental clarity. The practitioner should look and feel as steady as a...

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Svarga Dvijasana

by Krishna Wellness, Yoga and Cultural Centre, Associate Centre, Indian Yoga Association Meaning of the Svarga Dvijasana Svarga – “Heaven”Dvija – “Twice-born”Asana – “Pose” Together, Svarga Dvijasana symbolizes the blossoming of the spirit, much like a bird emerging into the light of the sky—a graceful...

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Upavistha Konasana Uttana Hasta (Seated Straddle Pose Arms Raised)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a variation of the foundational pose, Upavistha Konasana, wherein the arms are lengthened straight up over the head with the palms facing each other. This can be an alternative to find length in the...

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Sukhasana Chair Urdhva Eka Pada (Easy Pose Chair One Leg Raised)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a chair-supported variation, which is the standing balance One Raised Leg Pose for beginners or those with limited strength and flexibility. This chair yoga pose can help alleviate back pain and discomfort associated with...

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Tiryak Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose)

By Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, Tiryak means ‘oblique’, ‘slant’ or ‘transverse’, bhujanga means ‘serpent’ or ‘snake’ and asana means ‘seat’ or ‘posture’. It is good for correcting postural defects of the upper spine. This pose – sometimes called twisting...

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Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Attaining Mental and Spiritual Peace through Yoga The Indian Yoga Association (IYA) hosted the sixth session of its esteemed monthly lecture series, Manthan, on January 15, 2025. This insightful session, titled “Yoga as a Tool for World Peace,” was delivered by Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni,...

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Session 5 Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness The Indian Yoga Association hosted the fifth session of its prestigious monthly lecture series, Manthan, on December 21, 2024, to mark World Meditation Day. The session, titled “Science of Meditation, Spirituality & Heartfulness,” brought together an esteemed panel of...

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Saaras Pakshi Asana (Stork Bird Pose)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER This is a graceful standing-balance and beginner-level yoga pose that mimics the posture of a bird stork standing on one leg. This balancing leg pose must be firmly rooted to the ground. This modern yoga pose...

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Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, paripurna means ‘full,’ nava means ‘boat,’ and asana means ‘pose’. The body in this pose resembles a boat and hence the name. While practicing this asana, you set your body and mind to cross...

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Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed (Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed) Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed or Standing Side Stretch Pose Legs Crossed is a variation of Tadasana (Mountain Pose), which is the foundation for most standing poses,...

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Sago Chila

–The Yoga Institute Sago Chila is rich in energy, gluten free and non-allergic. It has high nutritional value. It is less in calories, reduces weight. It is good for diabetic patients. It is high in protein, which helps in growth and maintenance of cells. It...

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Category: Practice of the Month

Vrksasana Urdhva Hastasana (Tree Pose Volcano Pose Arms)

Svarga Dvijasana

Upavistha Konasana Uttana Hasta (Seated Straddle Pose Arms Raised)

Sukhasana Chair Urdhva Eka Pada (Easy Pose Chair One Leg Raised)

Tiryak Bhujangasana (Twisting Cobra Pose)

Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Session 5 Manthan – Monthly Lecture Series

Saaras Pakshi Asana (Stork Bird Pose)

Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

Parsva Tadasana Legs Crossed

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