Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Shashank Asana /Hare Pose

Shashankasana - Hare Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words शाश Shash, "hare", and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "pose"

Enhances the health of both male and female reproductive organs.
Release the stress from spinal vertebrae. Helpful in getting rid of constipation.
Leads to the well functioning of adrenal glands.
Stretches the back muscles making them stronger.

Avoid this pose if knees are injured.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Ustrasana / Camel Pose

Ustrasana - Camel Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words उष्ट्र Uṣṭra, "camel", and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "pose"

A different (standing) pose is given the name Ushtrasana in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi. The modern pose is described in the 20th century by two of Krishnamacharya's pupils, Pattabhi Jois in his Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and B. K. S. Iyengar in his Light on Yoga.

Stretching deep hip flexors.
Stretches and strengthens the shoulders and back.
Reduces fat on thighs.
Expands the abdominal region, improving digestion, respiration.
Opens the chest.
Loosens up the vertebrae.

Avoid this pose if one is suffering from severe low back pain. If the knees, shoulders, are injured. Pain in thighs.
Stomach issues and aches, cervical.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Paschimottanasana / Seated Forward Bend Pose

Paschimottanasana - Seated Forward Bend Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words paschima (पश्चिम, paścima) meaning "west" or "the back of the body"; uttana (उत्तान, uttāna) meaning "intense stretch" or "straight" or "extended" and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "pose"

The pose is described in the 15th-century Hatha Yoga Pradipika, chapter 1.

Calms the brain and helps relieve mild depression. 
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause. 
Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache.
Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings, and groins.
Stimulates the liver and kidneys.

Avoid this pose if one is suffering from severe low back pain. If the knees are injured. Not to be practiced by pregnant women.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Janu Shrishasana/Head to Knee Pose

Janu Shirshasana - Head to Knee Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words janu (जानु, jānu) meaning "knee", shirsha (शीर्ष, śīrṣa) meaning "head", and āsana (आसन) meaning "pose".

The pose is a modern one, first seen in the 20th century. It is described in Krishnamacharya's 1934 Yoga Makaranda, and in the works of his pupils

Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings, and groins.
Stimulates the liver and kidneys.
Calms the brain and helps relieve mild depression. 
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause. Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache.

Avoid this pose if one is suffering from severe low back pain. If the knees are injured.
Not to be practiced by pregnant women.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Naukasana / Boat Pose

Naukasana - Boat Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit words नाव nava meaning "boat" , and आसन āsana, "pose".

The pose is illustrated in the 19th century Sritattvanidhi under the name Naukāsana, also meaning boat pose.

It strengthens the abdominal muscles,It improves the health of all organs in the abdomen especially the liver, pancreas and kidneys.

It helps in regulating blood flow at sugar level.

It gives strength to the muscles of the arms, thighs and shoulders, leg, pelvic and back muscles. 

Avoid practicing if the person is suffering from back, shoulder injury.
Practice under guidance if you've been through any heart surgery, attacks, high BP, cervical, leg injury.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Kandharasana / Shoulder Pose

Kandharasana - Shoulder Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit कंधा "kandha" means Shoulder, and आसन āsana, "pose". Also known as Support Bridge Pose.

An asana that is great for both men and women. Helps in increasing and betterment of sex life and fertility percentage.

It gives strength to back, shoulders.
Gives strength to the leg, pelvic and back muscles. It makes the wrist strong.

People suffering from back, shoulder injury, should avoid this asana.
Practice under guidance if you've been through any heart surgery, attacks, high BP, cervical, leg injury.

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Vipreet Naukasana / Inverted Boat Pose

Vipreet Naukasana - Inverted Boat Pose

The name comes from the Sanskrit विपरीत "vipreet" means Inverted, नौका "nauka" which means "boat", and आसन āsana, "pose".

It gives strength to back, shoulders.

The internal organs are stimulated and the body’s acid-base balance is regulated. Kidney function is stimulated. 

Gives strength to the leg, pelvic and back muscles.

People suffering from back, shoulder injury, should avoid this asana.
Practice under guidance and don't hold the pose for long, retaining breath in case if you have been through any heart surgery, attacks, high BP.

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