Practice of the Month Archives - Yogavani from Indian Yoga Association

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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Utkatasana on Tiptoes (Chair Pose on Tiptoes)

Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, utkata means ‘intense’ or ‘powerful’ or ‘fierce’, asana means ‘pose’ and tiptoes means ‘to walk’ or ‘move’ quietly on one’s toes.’ It is a toe-balancing posture that places pressure on and stimulates the calves and…

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Swastikasana (Auspicious Pose)

– Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science), MAHER In Sanskrit, su means ‘good’, asti means ‘exist’ or ‘to be’ or ‘existence’, ka means ‘to make’ and asana means ‘pose’. It is a basic seated yoga asana often used in meditation, particularly when the yogi…

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Anjaneyasana Anjali Mudra (Crescent Low Lunge Pose Prayer Hands)

by Shri N. Elumalai, PhD Scholar (Yoga Science) at Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, Chennai Anjaneyasana is named after Anjani, the mother of the Hindu god, Hanuman. It helps to improve balance, stability and focus. This is a variation of Anjaneyasana (Crescent Low…

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Nispand Bhava

A very unique technique, formulated by our founder Shri Yogendra Ji trains the sadhaka’s mind for meditation. Nispanda means non-vibrating or non-changing and Bhava means state of mind. The technique slowly turns the state of the mind of the sadhaka into a non-changing state. The…

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Balasana

Balasana or Child’s Pose is yoga’s most important resting posture and it is a nice way to gently stretch various parts of your body.1 It’s a chance to stop what you are doing, reassess your position, reconnect with your breath, and prepare yourself to move…

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Hastapadasana

Hastapadasana also known as Forward Bend Pose is derived from two Sanskrit words where Hasta means hand and Pada means foot. The name highlights the primary goal of this pose – to touch your hands on your feet. Technique Stand straight with feet together and…

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Shalabhasana

Shalabhasana also known as locust pose strengthens spine, lower back, hip joints, arms, legs, and pelvic organs. It relieves body from constant backache. Technique Lie flat on his stomach with arms stretched out ahead. Knees have to be kept straight and feet together. Lift your…

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Halasana

by Sri Krishna Wellness, Yoga and Cultural Centre Halasana or Plow Pose, in Sanskrit, is an inverted yoga pose that stretches, strengthens, and relaxes your body. It’s an intermediate pose that you can modify to suit your needs. TechniqueLie on your back with your arms…

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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…