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Asana Demo with Image Animation

Anshu Gupta — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:13:54 +0000

yoga Limbs or Shoulder Stand Posture (Sarvanga-Asana), Ardh Matsyendra Asan, Ardha-Sarvangasana, Asmran Shakti Vikashak, Balasan, Bandha-Padmasana, Bhadra-Asana , Bhujangasana , Bhu-Naman Asana , Big Toe Posture (Padangusth-Asana) , Camel Posture (Ushtra-Asana (1) &Amp; (2)) , Chakra-Asana (Standing), Cow Face Posture (Gomukhasana) , Dhanur-Asana (Halasana), Garbhasana, View Demo

Ardh Sarwang Asana

Anshu Gupta — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:47:13 +0000

Pacifies And Calms: PITTA, KAPHA

Good For:
HEART-DISEASE
INDIGESTION
MENTALDISORDERS
TAENIA

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Background:

Sarva means ‘Complete’ and anga means ‘body’; hence All limbs (Sarvangasana) Posture is the name sometimes used for this asdha (half) posture. The Ardha-Sarvangasana is for beginners who may find the Sarvangasana difficult. Continue…

Ardh Matsyendra Asana

Anshu Gupta — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:41:44 +0000

Pacifies And Calms: PITTA

Good For: ARTHRITIS (STIFF-JOINTS)

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BackGround:

‘Ardha’ Means Half. This Asana is Named After Yogi Matsyendranath Who First Taught It To The Aspirant Of Hatha Yoga. It Is Said That Matsyendranath Was The Disciple Of Lord Shiva. Continue…

Yoga Facials

Anshu Gupta — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:30:43 +0000

Who said that Yoga is only for the body? Your face can also benefit from the practice with the latest discovery of Yoga enthusiasts: Yoga Facials. Keep reading…

Learning Disabilities & Yoga

Anshu Gupta — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:28:53 +0000

Some people have learning disabilities. They have certain limitations on their ability to think, store, process or recall information. Likewise, a learning disability can also affect their ability to read, write, speak, reason, and listen. Keep reading…

Yoga Therapy

Anshu Gupta — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:27:00 +0000

It’s quite a popular belief nowadays that Yoga aids greatly in overall well-being. But can Yoga actually help in healing diseases? Read on to find out. Keep reading…

Rheumatism and Asanas that cure it

Anshu Gupta — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:21:18 +0000

Mountain, Knee to Chest, Posterior Stretch-theses asanas cure Rheumatism Visualization-The dispersal of waste matter causing stiffness at the joints

shavasana

Anshu Gupta — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:19:40 +0000

‘Shava Asana’ means posture of a dead body. Also known as ‘Yoga Nidra’ which means yogic method of sleep. It is an asana which claims to provide a satisfactory relaxation of both the body and the mind.

Anshu Gupta — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:18:10 +0000

Surya Namaskar means greeting or bowing the sun. Usually all sessions of Yoga

asanas begin with the ‘Surya Namaskar’ or sun salutation. It nourishes and energizes
the upper part of the body.

Eye strain and Asanas that cure it

Anshu Gupta — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:15:33 +0000

Neck and Eye exercises – these asanas cure eye strain .
Visualization - Absorb invisible energy from the air (“prana”) into the eyes.