Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) : How to do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instruction, Precautions and Safety

Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) : How to do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instruction, Precautions and Safety

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Uttana word means to elongate, intense stretch and forward extension, in this posture whole rear body is stretched from bottom of the feet all the way up to crown of the head, spine is in forward fold position and hip is hinged to its max that let the head remain below heart which makes this posture half inversion leading towards heavy blood circulation towards head.Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) Step by step instructions:Start from tadasana or samasathiti as a starting position where you stand tall keeping whole body in straight line and aligned positionRaise your hands up as you inhale and elongate your spine to create a good space for forward bend.With exhalation reach your hands forward and all the way down on the floor beside or behind the heels flat…
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Salabhasana, Shalabhasana, Locust pose, or Grasshopper Pose : How to Do It, Steps by Step Instruction, Benefits & Precaution?

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The word ‘salabh' means locust which is a flower, we move our body in a position that represents a flower locust hence the pose is known as Salabhasana . Salabhasana is a posture which can be done by beginners and advance practitioner both by adjusting its intensity as per practitioner, advance version of Salabhasana is called as Purna Salabhasana. Salabhasana, Shalabhasana, Locust pose, or Grasshopper Pose Step by Step Instructions:Start from from lying down on abdomen (prone position)Keep the legs together and hands in front over head hands shoulder with apart.Inhale raise your hands and legs up as much as you can and look forward.Hold this position for 5 to 10 breath and try to calm down the breath.To perform Purna Salabhasana staying in lying down position on belly keep…
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Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose : How to Do It, Step by Step Instruction, Benefits & Precautions.

Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose : How to Do It, Step by Step Instruction, Benefits & Precautions.

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The word bhujang means to the king of snakes(cobra) , the position of the body in this position imitates the shape of cobra hence it is called Bhujangasana. Bhujangasana is a beginner backbend posture and a wonderful pose to strengthen the axis of body spine that is most vital for the overall strength and stability of body.How to Do Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose? Its Step by step Instruction:Start from a lying down position on belly(prone position)Place your palm flat next to chest while the elbows are facing slightly back and upward.While you start inhalation, press on the palms and raise the chest as high as it is comfortable for lower back and basic focus should be to open up the chest region.At the end lift the chin forward and upward .Look…
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Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, or Diamond Pose : How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instruction & Precautions.

Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, or Diamond Pose : How to Do It, Benefits, Step by Step Instruction & Precautions.

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Vajra means Thunderbolt or a weapon of lord indra which is concrete and very strong, vajra also refers to a nadi(energy channels into the body) that is situated between ida and pingla nadi and originates from sitting bones which gets stimulated in vajrasana.Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, or Diamond Pose Step by step Instructions: In order to perform vajarasana , one should bend both the knees and sit on the heels while toes are pointing backward and spine is kept in upright and natural position of it , hands are placed onto thighs and palms faces down or up especially if practiced as a meditative posture. This is a seated posture and could be practiced during asana sequence , it is also practiced as a meditative posture, since this posture is not comfortable…
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What are 12 Mantras of Surya Namaskar?

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Surya Namaskar or Sun SalutationsSurya Namaskar is a practice of 12 graceful postures in a sequence which is performed to express our gratitude towards the source of energy(sun) to get our own system fine-tune with the nature and allowing our body to become heated to work against disease and make ourselves feel more lively and rejuvenated. In Ashtanga vinyasa tradition as per K.Patabhi jois we must start our yoga practice with sun salutation so we can make our body eligible to move smooth and in flow.Surya Namaskar Mantras: 12 Mantras of Surya NamaskarTadasana                                 ॐ मित्राय नमःOṃ Mitrāya NamaḥUrdhva Hastasana.         ॐ रवये नमःOṃ Ravaye NamahPadahastasana                  ॐ सूर्याय नमःOṃ Sūryāya NamaḥAshwa Sanchalanasana   ॐ भानवे नमःOṃ Bhānave Namaḥ      Parvatasana                         ॐ खगाय नमःOṃ Khagāya Namaḥ      Ashtanga Namaskara          ॐ पूष्णे नमःOṃ Pūṣṇe NamaḥBhujangasana    …
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What are 12 Poses of Surya Namaskar?

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Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations Surya Namaskar is a practice of 12 graceful postures in a sequence which is performed to express our gratitude towards the source of energy(sun) to get our own system fine-tune with the nature and allowing our body to become heated to work against disease and make ourselves feel more lively and rejuvenated. In Ashtanga vinyasa tradition as per K.Patabhi jois we must start our yoga practice with sun salutation so we can make our body eligible to move smooth and in flow. What are 12 Poses of Surya Namaskar? Tadasana Urdva hastasana Padahastasana Ashwa sanchalanasna Parvatasana Ashtang Namaskarasana Bhujanagasana Parvatasana Ashwa sanchalanasana Padahastasana Urdva hastasana Tadansana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9UDkNrf6vE 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh || 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh || 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training…
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How to Do Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations? – Its Benefits, Step by Step Instructions & Precautions.

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Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutations:Surya Namaskar is a practice of 12 graceful postures in a sequence which is performed to express our gratitude towards the source of energy(sun) to get our own system fine-tune with the nature and allowing our body to become heated to work against disease and make ourselves feel more lively and rejuvenated. In Ashtanga vinyasa tradition as per K.Patabhi jois we must start our yoga practice with sun salutation so we can make our body eligible to move smooth and in flow.How to Do Surya Namaskar? Step by Step Instructions:Start from standing position and join the palm before chest, TadasanaInhale raise hands over head and bend backward as far as you feel comfortable,Exhale bend forward from hip and bring the forehead towards knee.Inhale take the right…
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What is Virabhadrasana Warrior Pose 2? – How To Do IT, Benefits, Method & Precautions.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McMz842b5mE Name Originate from the history of lord Shiva Where He in anger throws one of his hair dreadlocks on the floor of heaven And a Warrior is emerged to destroy all he sees especially to destroy king Daksha father of mother Sati(Shiva's wife) who was responsible for Sati's death Virabhadrasana A(warrior A) throws his hair in air upward Virabhadrasana B(Warrior B) chops king Dakshas head  In this Video we shall talk about Virabhadrasana second 💥 Virabhadrasana Warrior Pose 2 Method: In Ashtanga vinyasa Sequence Warrior B comes after transitioning from warrior A where we follow the tradition of vinyasa karma and this is considered Nava(9) and Dasha(10) vinyasa (step) from warrior A we drop hands sat shoulder level and pull the back leg backward more and rotate our trunk towards straight…
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Bakasana (Crow Pose) : How to Do It, Step by Step (Method), Benefits & Precautions.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdGlbuNjqT0 What is Bakasana (Crow Pose)? Is translated as crow pose Bakassa is one of the complex poses Biggest this is the kumba nation of balancing cool strengthening balancing coordination etc. The asana is not really a posture for beginners but yes , there are some Ways which can be followed by beginners to practice this pose by performing modifications to avoid injuries and get benefits let's talk about methods further. Bakasana (Crow Pose) Step by Step Instructions:  Let's start from Squat position Where knees are wider than shoulders   like  Insumo squat. Now try to perform deep flexion from hip And adjust both shoulders at the inner side of the knees And try to open up the chest by pushing the shoulders towards the knees And pushthe knees  towards the…
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What is Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana or Extended Triangle Pose? – How to Do It, Benefits, Step-by-Step Instruction and Precautions

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What is Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana or Extended Triangle Pose Precautions? The name is suggested by the way this asana positions one’s body by forming triangle ️ between legs and among legs arm and trunk while spine is kept in extended position. Trikonasana comes from the ancient practice hatha yoga which has been practiced in various styles of yoga asana flows, it is one of the standing poses in Ashtanga vinyasa Sequence also considered as Hip opening standing pose since emphasizes on groin muscles lengthening moreover this posture is one of the most practiced postures in Vinyasa asana sequences which encourages the stability, grounding and allow one to enhance one’s body’s natural positioning. How to Do Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana or Extended Triangle Pose? Starting from Samasthitior Tadasana (mountain pose) …
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