Kukkutasana : Yoga Positions
Posted at 11:00 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
‘Kukkuta’ is a Sanskrit word which means a cock. This asana or posture resembles that of a cock and hence the name is Kukkutasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions Kukkutasana:
Sit in the Padmasana position. Insert the hands through the gap between the thighs and calves near the knees. Start with the fingers and gradually push the hands [...]
Utthita padmasana(lolasana): Yoga Positions
Posted at 11:00 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
This asana is a variation of Padmasana.In thisasana,the body is lifted up with both hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called ‘Utthita Padmasana’or Lolasana or Dolasana. This asana is more difficult than Padmasana because in this asana the whole body is balanced on both the hands.
Techniques for Yoga Positions Utthita [...]
Parvatasana: Yoga Positions
Posted at 11:01 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
Parvata means a mountain. This asana is also known as ‘Viyogasana’, because it involves a special technique of Yoga. Only healthy persons should practice this asana.
Technique Yoga Positions Parvatasana:
Sit in padmasana. Join the palms of the hands. Stretch the arms vertically up over the head. Some people perform this sitting in the posture of Veerasana. [...]
Garbhasana : Yoga Positions
Posted at 10:36 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
When this asana is performed, the pose achieved resembles that of a human fetus in the womb. So this asana is called Garbhasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions GARBHASANA:
As in kukkutasana, insert the hands between the thighs and the calves. Push the arms forwards till the elbows can be easily bent. Then hold the lobe of the [...]
Mandukasana : Yoga Positions
Posted at 10:34 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions MANDUKASANA:
Take the legs backwards. Let the feet touch each other. Stretch the knees on both the sides. Rest hands as shown in the figure. Keep the knees as apart as possible. Keep the trunk [...]
Pashchimottanasana: A tough Yoga Position
Posted at 10:28 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
This asana is also known as ‘Ugrasana’. ‘Ugra’ means ‘Shiva’. Lord Shiva is believed to be the god of annihilation. So he is called ‘ugra’ or ‘the terrible’. As this asana is very difficult to practice, it is known as ‘Ugrasana’.
Technique for Yoga positions Pashchimottanasana:
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in [...]
Janu Shirasana: Yoga Position like Pashchimottan Asana
Posted at 10:28 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
Certain characteristics of this asana are typically the same as those of Pashchimottanasana. In this variation of Pashchimottanasana one leg is extended.
Technique for Yoga positions Janu Shirasana:
Sit on the ground. Place the left heel pressing hard near the left groin. Keep the right leg stretched and straight. Hold the right foot with the hands. Exhale [...]
Veerasana: Yoga Position for appetite
Posted at 10:28 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
‘Veera’ means a hero, a warrior. The practice of this asana increases appetite. Those who perform this asana develop the spirit of adventure, enthusiasm and bravery in them.
Technique for Yoga position VEERASANA:
Sit on the floor. Keep the body erect and the eyes straight. Bend either of the legs at the knee and place the heel [...]
Padangusth Asana: Yoga Position for preservation of the semen
Posted at 10:28 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
In ancient time, the persons who lived in Gurukulas and observed celibacy used to practice this asana regularly. With Sheershasana and Sarvangasana, this asana has been given special importance by our sages for the preservation of the semen.
Persons having physical obesity will find it difficult to practice this asana. They may fall on either side [...]
Kandapeedan Asana: Yoga Position for knee joints
Posted at 8:09 am | Filed Under Yoga Asanas
This asana is difficult to perform.This asana presses the kanda(the place near the navel).So it is called Kandapeedanasana.
Technique for Yoga position Kandapeedan Asana:
Sit on the floor. Bend the legs at the knees.Bring the feet towards the trunk until the heels are close to the perineum, and keep the knees on the floor. Join the palms [...]