Yoga practices

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• Badh Padmasan

  Method: Sit on the floor, and stretch the right leg forward. Take hold of the right foot with both hands and, folding the leg at the knee, place the foot on the left thigh. Similar

• Bhujangasan

  Bhujangasan is a Sanskrit word which means a cobra. When performed, this asan gives the appearance of a hooded cobra. The raised trunk, neck and head represent the hood. Method:

• Dhanurasan

  When this asan is performed, it gives the appearance of a bow. Dhanur means a bow. The stretched hands and legs represent the string of a bow, the body and thighs represent the bow

• Garudasan

  Garudasan is very beneficial as an exercise of the joints of the arms and legs. Method: Stand erect, bend the right leg slightly. Curl the left leg on the right leg as if a cree

• Matsyasan

  Method: Matsyasan is performed immediately after Sarvangasan. Spread a mat or a blanket and sit on it with the legs stretched. Bend the right leg and place the heel on the left hip

• Nabhiasan

  Lie down on your stomach. Within a few seconds bring your breathing to normal. Stretch both arms in front of your head and bring both legs together. Inhale and hold the breath. Sti

• Paschimottanasan

  Lie flat on your back in a supine position on a mat or a carpet. Keep the legs and thighs fixed to the ground and stiffen your body. Inhale. Slowly raise the head and assume a sitt

• Pawan Muktasan

  Method: Lie down on a mat. Exhale and stop breathing. Lift left leg, bend it and bring it up to the stomach. Let the knee touch the chin, with the rest of the leg touching the ches

• Sarvangasan

  Sarvangasan is also called the "Reversed Pose" because in this asan the body is involved, while the other asans are performed in sitting and standing positions. Method: Lie down

• Shalabhasan

  Shalabhasan means locust. When performed, this asan gives the appearance of a locust with its tail raised. This asan helps to develop, strengthen and impart good tone to the lower

• Shavasan

  "Shav" means a dead body. When one performs this asan, it gives one's body the appearance of a dead body. This is the closing pose and must be performed after all the other asans h

• Sinhasan

  Method: This asan can be performed either in a sitting or a standing position. To benefit fully from this asan, it is advisable to include Uddiyana Bandhasan also. Sit down with yo

• Tanasan

  Method: This asan can be performed in a sitting or standing position, but it is easier if performed lying down. Lie down on a mat, stretch the arms by your sides. Keep a little dis

• Uddiyana Bandha

  In this asan, the act of emptying the lungs by expiration and pulling the stomach inwards is Uddiyana Bandha. Remain in this position as long as you can hold it, that is, as long a

• Yoga Mudra

  Sit on a blanket. Form a foot-lock (Padmasan) by placing the right foot over the left thigh and the left foot over the right thigh. Slowly bend forward and touch the ground with th