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27Nov 2020 by admin No Comments

Kapalbhati Pranayama: How to Do It, Steps and Benefits

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybTBRXPjhS0Kapalbhati PranayamaKapalbhati is a type of Pranayama that includes a rapid exhalation process. Kapalbhati is made up of two words 'Kapal' which means "skull" and 'Bhati' which means 'Shine'. By the rapid exhalation process during Kapalbhati, one can cure many diseases. Moreover, Kapalbhati Pranayama is the most preferred way to detoxify the body and helps in internal cleansing. Also, the regular practice of Kapalbhati maintains the proper working of body organs. It is said that the regular practice of Kapalbhati cools the mind and increases radiance on your face. Have any queries? get answer from Yoga school in Rishikesh.Types of KapalbhatiThere are three types of Kapalabhati Pranayama.Vatakram Kapalbhati - In this, a person sitting in a meditative position, draws a breath from the second nasal hole by closing one nasal…

26Nov 2020 by admin No Comments

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: How to Do It, Steps and Benefits

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIt5OoQDv8What is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama ?Nadi is called pulse and Shodhana means cleaning. Thus, this pranayama is being done since ancient times to clean the Nadis. It is said that Indian sages used to practice such yogic practices to keep themselves healthy. In simple words, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is called Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise, in which one has to breathe through one nostril, hold the breath, and then exhale through another.The Nadis in the human body are subtle energy channels. Nadi Shodhan Pranayama is a process of breathing that helps to cleanse these energy systems and operate smoothly and thus calm the mind. Some yogis also refer Nadi Shodhana Pranayama as Anulom Vilom Pranayama.How to do Nadi Shodhan pranayama?Sit relaxed with a gentle smile on your face. Keep your shoulder…

25Nov 2020 by admin No Comments

What is Pranayama? Different Types of Pranayama

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https://youtu.be/42sxCnrUwMY What is Pranayama and its various Types ?The power that provides strength to the mind and body, and keeps us alive is Prana. So our 'life' refers to our life force and regularization with 'dimension'. Therefore Pranayama means regularizing one's own life force. Thus, Pranayama secures a special place in the eight limbs of Yoga. Pranayama is obtained from two words Pran and Dimension. Moreover, Pranayama simply implies the prolonging of Prana. It is the amplitude or expansion of the breath done as a major part of Ashtanga Yoga Practices. There are various types of Pranayama Practices. Health Benefits of PranayamaBeneficial for LungsHelpful in Weight LossImprovement in heart healthImprove mental concentrationDetoxificationTreat depressionEase of digestionCleaning of NostrilsStrengthen the immune systemVarious Types of PranayamaBhastrika Pranayama In the Bhastrika pranayama, breathing is done…

23Nov 2020 by admin No Comments

Bhastrika Pranayama: How to Do It, Steps and Benefits

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvuP9c1nksWhat is Bhastrika Pranayama? Bhastrika Pranayama is made up of two Sanskrit words Bhastrika and Pranayama. The first word is Bhastrika, which means blower. At the same time, pranayama means that the air is expanding. According to its name, in this process of yoga, the breath is rapidly released out like a blower to extend the breadth of the breath. Also, breath is taken inwardly with equal speed. Bhastrika Pranayama helps in eradicating the impurities out of the body. Also, it enhances the level of oxygen in the body. Bhastrika Pranayama Yoga process can also help in relieving many health-related disorders, as it helps in maintaining the proper functioning of the respiratory system. How to do BhastrikaPranayam? Morning time in the day is good for doing BhastrikaPranayam. By selecting a…

23Aug 2020 by admin No Comments

Why I Do Yoga?

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I have so many answers, yet I don’t know where to start. So let me start by asking you a question - Do you love something very deeply? Something or someone that makes you feel happy, calm, safe, whole, confident. That’s where my journey with Yoga began. Its been a year (only) and yet everyday is a new day on my Yoga mat. Have any queries? Get answer from Rishikesh Yoga SchoolYoga is a continuous conversation with yourself –Yoga made me realize what breathing is – before I started my practice, not once did I stop to think about my breath. It’s something that comes so naturally to us – inhale, exhale. But it goes so much deeper – how you breath is linked to your nervous system, which in…

12May 2020 by admin No Comments

What is Paschimottanasana? Its Benefits, Step-by-Step Instructions, Common Mistakes & Precautions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2YZyJY7rZ4&feature=youtu.beThe name comes from the Sanskrit words Paschim ( paścima) meaning "west" or "the back of the body, uttana (uttāna) meaning "intense stretch" or "straighten" or "extension; and asana (āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat" It is a classic pose from Hatha yoga. It gives the whole back of your body a good stretch, from your calves to your hamstrings (back of the thighs) to your spine.Have any queries? get answer from Yoga school in RishikeshPaschimottanasana Benefits:This pose stretches these areas and helps open up your hips. This stretch is excellent for runners who tend to have tight hamstrings. It is also considered to be a calming pose. It is said that this pose can help relieve stress and even improve your mood.Paschimottanasana Step-by-Step Instructions:Begin by coming to Staff Pose (Dandasana) with…

07Apr 2020 by admin No Comments

How yoga helps balance our life.

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So many times we go through a day and have so much chattering going on in our mind. We worry about family, friends, work. We worry about conversations we had, words we regretted saying, or wish we had said. We worry about the future, about what tomorrow will bring.It all feels pretty overwhelming and we wish we could hit “pause” just for a slight moment, just to finally take a breath. But what if we could actually do it? Stop for a moment? Not suspend time, but suspend ourselves? It is a practice of consciously dedicating time for our wellbeing. It can start by simply breathing in and out and noticing how we feel in that moment. Noticing the sound of our breathe or if it’s cool or warm. Sounds…

02Apr 2020 by admin No Comments

Meditation and Immunity

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Nowadays most of us are combating stress and finding balance in our daily life. In Indian tradition meditation used to be the essential part of our life and now new research suggests that mindfulness meditation can have benefits for health, including improved immune function, reduced blood pressure and enhanced cognitive function. Our immune system is not just a physical mechanism used to fight disease. It actually transmits your thoughts and moods to your cells. Make sure you send the right messages. In the early 80’s it was discovered that our immune system is very intelligent and it is also known as “a floating brain”. Your thoughts, moods, sensations, and expectations are transmitted to your immune cells. When you meditate, these messages change in important ways. Since we are continuously surrounded…

30Mar 2020 by admin No Comments

Support Your Immune System With These 5 Yoga Poses for Immunity

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Support Your Immune System With These 5 Yoga Poses for Immunity: Sitting and Breathing (Sukhasana and Pranayama) ... Sukhasana - The easy or pleasant posture I relish the feeling of peace and quietude, ensuring it extends to all activities through the day. Sukhasana, as its name suggests is a simple posture that can be maintained easily for a long time. It enables one to steady the mind and body. Half Lord of the Fishes (Ardha Matsyendrasana) ... Good for increasing the flexibility and function of vertebrae of the spine,stretches back muscle and spine,cures constipation and indigestion,helps to increases oxygen supply to the lungs,releases stiffness of hip jointsand beneficial for slipped disc patient. Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana ) ... Stretches and stimulates the muscles of the belly and front of the neck ,stretches the deep…