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Kukkutasana : Yoga Positions

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:00:32 +0000

‘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 up to the elbows. Inhale and raise the body off the floor. Then continue normal breathing. Legs should be off the floor up the level of the elbows. Hands can easily be inserted in the gap if the Padmasana position is slightly raised. Pot-bellied persons will find it difficult to insert the hands in the gap between the calves and the thighs. In the beginning, remain in this position for ten seconds and gradually increase the time to a minute depending upon the age and ability of the aspirant.

Advantages for Yoga Positions Kukkutasana:

All the benefits derived from Utthita Padmasana or Lolasana are derived from these asana.The diseases which Utthita Padmasana curer can be cured by this asana also.
This asana is beneficial to those who have worms in their intestines.
This asana is very useful to women as it cures uneasiness, pain in the hips and heaviness caused by menstruation.
This asana gives sufficient exercise to the arms. It strengthens the wrists, the elbows and the shoulders-the three important joints of the arms.
This asana invigorates the body and delights the mind.

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Utthita padmasana(lolasana): Yoga Positions

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:00:35 +0000

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 padmasana(lolasana):

Sit in Padmasana.Rest the palms on the floor besides the hips. Slowly raise the trunk without a jerk.The body should not quiver. Retain the breath in lungs as long as the body is in the raised position. Exhale when the body is lowered down. While performing this asana,Some beginners experience tremor in the hands because of some weakness. But it should not dishearten them. They should practice the asana patiently and with perseverance.

Advantages for Yoga Positions Utthita padmasana(lolasana):

This asana strengthens the joints and muscles of the arms.
This asana helps to cure intestinal weakness, constipation, indigestion, dysentery; drowsiness, impurities of tubular channels etc.
This asana works as an appetizer which is a good characteristic of health.

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Parvatasana: Yoga Positions

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:01:04 +0000

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. But the Padmasana posture is better than the veerasana one.

Advantages for Yoga Positions Parvatasana:

As both the arms are kept vertically up in this asana, the ‘Prana’ is sublimated.
If Suryabheada Pranayama or Anuloma-Viloma pranayama is practiced for fifteen minutes before performing this (Parvatasana)asana, the lungs, the abdomen and the spine become strong and healthy.
This asana gives sufficient exercise to the muscles of the arms.

Garbhasana : Yoga Positions

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:36:43 +0000

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 right ear with the right hand and of the left ear with the left hand. Stay in this position very cautiously to avoid tumbling. The constant practice of this asana will enable you to balance the body on the coccyx (the tail bone.).If aspirants experience difficulty in performing this asana in Padmasana position, it should be practiced without Padmasana. While performing this asana, let the legs be stretched on the floor. The asana should be performed for 8 to 10 seconds in the beginning. Later, the time of the retention of asana can be increased to one minute depending on age, ability of aspirants and benefits expected.

Advantages for Yoga Positions GARBHASANA:

This asana help to cure diseases like colic pain, flatulence, enteritis, chronic fever, constipation etc.
This asana keeps the abdominal organs trim. It cures gas-trouble and increases the digestion-power.
The abdominal organs, the breast and the joints of the arms and the legs sufficient exercise through this asana and ailments disappear.
This asana helps to preserve the semen and the mind begins to have communion with the soul.

Mandukasana : Yoga Positions

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:34:01 +0000

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 straight. Look straight and breathe normally. Remain in this position for eight to twelve seconds. Perform the asana twice in the first week. Later, practice this asana four times.

Advantages for Yoga Positions MANDUKASANA:

This asana is effective in reducing the weight of thighs, hips and the abdomen.
this asana strengthens the lower parts of the loins.
This asana increases sexual ability. It removes the defects of the reproductive system of women.
This asana stimulates the digestive system.
This benefits which Padmasana gives can be obtained from this asana also.

Pashchimottanasana: A tough Yoga Position

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:28:59 +0000

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 front. Bend the trunk forward and hold the feet with the thumbs and the first and the middle fingers. Exhales, and bend the trunk lower so that the head rests on the knees. Draw the abdomen in while bending lower. This will make the bending of the trunk easy. While bending bring the hand between the arms.

The aspirants having flexible spine can touch the knees with the hand at the first attempt. Fat persons will find some difficulty in practicing this asana. Person having a weak spine will take a fortnight or a month to accomplish perfection in this asana. Remain in this asana for five seconds. Begin with thirty seconds and gradually increase it to ten minutes.

Advantages for Yoga positions Pashchimottanasana :

Pashchimottanasana is the foremost of all asana. Its effect is that the life force flows through the Sushumna Nadi and it kindles gastric fire.
The excessive fat around the abdomen is reduced by practicing this asana.
It tones up the kidneys, the stomach, the liver and other abdominal organs.
It tones up the intestines and improves digestion.
This asana cures constipation, indigestion, liver diseases and loss of appetite.
The practice of this asana helps the joints to regain elasticity. It rejuvenates the entire spine.
It makes the body handsome and shapely.
It strengthens the calve muscles.
It cures hiccough.

Janu Shirasana: Yoga Position like Pashchimottan Asana

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:28:48 +0000

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 and draw the stomach in. Lower the head slowly as shown in the figure. Place the forehead and the chin on the knee. Remain in this position for five to ten seconds. Increase the time gradually.

This asana can be practiced with the left leg stretched. With constant practice, this asana can be performed for half an hour. Repeat this asana five to six time every day. This asana should be performed after the bowels are emptied. One who practices this asana can practice Pashchimottanasana comfortably.

Advantages for Yoga positions Janu Shirasana:

This asana kindles gastric fire and helps digestion.
This asana helps in observing celibacy.
This asana cures kidney troubles.
It cures colic pain.
It awakens the Kundalini which keep the body free from sluggishness and weakness.
This asana has the same advantages as Pashchimottanasana.

Veerasana: Yoga Position for appetite

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:28:43 +0000

‘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 below the anus. Bend the other leg at the keen and place it on the thigh of the former leg. Extend the arms forward in line with the shoulders and put them on the head. Keep the loins, the neck and the head in a vertical straight line. Breathe slowly and normally. Hold this position for eight seconds and then assumes the posture as in the original position. Then bend the other leg and perform this asana again. The performance of this asana should be repeated six time in a day.

Advantages for Yoga position VEERASANA:

All the diseases which Padmasana cures can be cured also by practicing this asana. The benefits which Padmasana gives can be obtained from this asana also.
This asana helps in breath-control. So this asana is practiced by the best singers of Indian classical music.
This pose is suitable for Pranayama.

Padangusth Asana: Yoga Position for preservation of the semen

admin — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:28:33 +0000

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 while performing this asana but with constant practice steadiness can be maintained.

Technique for Yoga position Padangusth Asana:

Place the left heel between the anus and the scrotum. Let the weight of the whole body rest on the feet, particularly on the left foot. Place the right foot on the left leg near the knee. Keep the balance while in sitting posture. A bench or a wall can be used as a support in the beginning. Place both the hands on the waist or the thighs, or keep them in the obeisance posture. Retain the breath. Keep the spine or black dot specially kept for this purpose before the eyes. Repeat silently the japa of Ramanama or some gurumantra. Begin practicing this asana with 30 seconds and gradually increase it to one minute.

Advantages for Yoga position Padangusth Asana:

As this asana stimulates Veeryanadi, It cures physical disorders like wet-dreams(spermatorrhoea), impotence and diabetes.
The semen is sublimated by practicing this asana and it changes into vital energy.
If this asana is practiced along with Sheershasana, Sarvangasana and Bhujangasana, it helps one in observing celibacy.

Kandapeedan Asana: Yoga Position for knee joints

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:09:22 +0000

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 in front of the chest. Keep the trunk erect.Keep the nose, the palms and the feet in a vertical straight line. Breath in the normal way. This asana should be practised with caution.Persons whose thighs and calves are heavy will find it difficult to practise this asana. Those having a slim body can perform this asana comfortably.

Advantages for Yoga position Kandapeedan Asana:
(1)This asana cures all kinds of ailments and disorders of the knees. It also cures arthritis.
(2)It strengthens the calves,arteries and veins.
(3)It stimulates Kundalini Shakti.
(4)This asana is same as Padmasana or Siddhasana,so it has all the benefits of Padmasna and Siddhasana.