pose - Blog Posts - Yoga Vidya International - Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality2024-03-29T08:06:42Zhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/poseYoga exercises: Virasanahttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/yoga-exercises-virasana2010-11-20T16:18:12.000Z2010-11-20T16:18:12.000Zkapil ghodkehttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/kapilghodke<div><a href="http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-poses-virasana-kneel-on-floor-on.html">http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-poses-virasana-kneel-on-floor-on.html</a><br />Virasana means the hero pose. it is very useful for those, who are interested in meditation, because it helps to increase concentration. it Improves digestion and relieves gas,Therapeutic for high blood pressure and asthma & it is specially useful for ladies during in pregnancy & menopause.......<br /><a href="http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-poses-virasana-kneel-on-floor-on.html">http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-poses-virasana-kneel-on-floor-on.html</a><br /><br /></div>Yoga exercises: Chair posehttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/yoga-exercises-chair-pose2010-11-20T16:14:09.000Z2010-11-20T16:14:09.000Zkapil ghodkehttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/kapilghodke<div><a href="http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-exercises.html">http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-exercises.html</a><br />Yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits. The poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement or more slowly to increase stamina and perfect the alignment of the pose. The poses are a constant, but the approach to them varies depending on the tradition in which the teacher has trained.....<br /><a href="http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-exercises.html">http://yogaexercise.blogspot.com/2010/11/yoga-exercises.html</a><br /><br /></div>What are the benefits of Tree Pose ( Vriksasana)?https://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/what-are-the-benefits-of-tree-pose-vriksasana2020-04-01T12:59:07.000Z2020-04-01T12:59:07.000Zrishikeshyogihttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/rishikeshyogi<div><p><span class="font-size-4">Vriksasana word has taken from the Sanskrit word “vrisks” which means tree and “asana” means yogic posture. While, performing Vriksasana it gives the true feeling of Tree standing. Tree Pose is a balancing yoga pose. It is one of the easiest yoga asanas to perform and popular in modern yoga as exercise.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-6"><a href="https://www.yogateachertrainingrishikesh.com/blog/namaste-why-we-say-it-in-yoga-and-what-it-means/" target="_blank">Benefits of Tree Pose</a>:</span></p><p>• Tree pose stretches the thigh, Shoulders, and groins.<br /> • Doing Tree Pose regular builds strength in our body.<br /> • It tones the abdominal muscles.<br />• It calms and relaxes the central nervous system.<br />• It makes you more calmed and focused.<br />• It makes your ankles stronger.<br /></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9078807454,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9078807454,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9078807454?profile=original" /></a></p><p><span class="font-size-6">Steps to do Vrikshasana Asana</span></p><p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Step 1</strong></span><br /> Arms Straight</p><p><strong><span class="font-size-5">Step 2</span></strong><br /> Keep eyes focused on single point</p><p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Step 3</strong></span><br /> Press shoulder blades down</p><p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Step 4</strong></span><br /> knee stretches out to side</p></div>Ek padangustasana( Tip toe pose )https://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/ek-padangustasana-tip-toe-pose-12011-03-27T14:52:51.000Z2011-03-27T14:52:51.000Zyoga guru suneel singhhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/yogagurusuneelsingh<div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9078789267,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9078789267,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9078789267?profile=original" /></a>This asanas is done by putting complete body weight on the big toe of the foot and hence is called Padangustasana.How to do it: Sit down on the ground and put the right leg over the left thigh. Now lift the heal of the leg from the ground. Bring the heal of the leg between the testicles and the anus (Sivani Nadi) and if the heel it not placed properly at this point, the asana will be of no use. Now raise both the hands and bring them near the chest in a 'Namaskar Mudra'. Eyes should be straight and in this way your body should be balanced on the thumb of one leg and on the front portion of the foot (on toes). Breathing should be normal. Be in this asana as long as you can and then come to normal position. Do this asana from other leg also. Practice it at least two times from each side.Benefits: You can achieve "Akhand Brahamcharya" by practicing this asana, and semen disorder is cured. The veins of semen (semen passage) are cleared and become strong, due to which the premature semen discharge is cured and the sexual duration is increased. This asana in fact should be practiced by the people of all age and healthy as well as sick people. This asana also stabilizes the mental balance and improves the mental concentration.Caution. Those are suffering from piles and joint pains should not practice this asana. You can be benefited by practicing this asana only under the guidance and supervision of a proper yoga teacher. To know more log on to <a href="http://www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com">www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com</a></div>mayurasana ( peacock Pose )https://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/mayurasana-peacock-pose2011-03-25T04:04:25.000Z2011-03-25T04:04:25.000Zyoga guru suneel singhhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/yogagurusuneelsingh<div>mayurasanaWhen we practice this asana the shape of our body becomes like that of a Peacock that is why our yogi’s have named this as Mayurasana.Procedure: Sit down on the ground in Vajrasana. Bend forward raising your thighs and chest. Join your elbows together and take them at the centre of stomach. Now put complete body weight on your elbows and raise your legs and knees from the ground. Practice it for few days at the start. After some days when you get good practice spread your legs behind like the feathers of a Peacock and keep the head straight. Make sure that your elbows are at the centre of the stomach. Keep your breath normal. At the beginning practice it for3 to 5 seconds and then increase the period gradually.Benefits and Affects: This asana cures the stomach ailments and constipation. The heart, chest, spinal cord, arms, legs and ribs get strength and become stronger by practicing this. This brings glow on the face, enlightens the total face and increases the vision of the eyes. It is said that the Peacock eats the snake and digests its poison; in the same way by practicing Mayurasana we get power even to digest the poison.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9078789078,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9078789078,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9078789078?profile=original" /></a>Caution: Weak and old people, and those suffering from High Blood Pressure and heart ailments should not practice this asana. As this is a difficult Yogasana, it should be practiced under the supervision of a yoga teacher and do not do in a hurry .By practicing regularly, it becomes easy to do this asana. .To know more log on to <a href="http://www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com">www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com</a></div>Gomukhasana (Cow Head Pose)https://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/gomukhasana-cow-head-pose2011-03-17T05:26:19.000Z2011-03-17T05:26:19.000Zyoga guru suneel singhhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/yogagurusuneelsingh<div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9078788852,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9078788852,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9078788852?profile=original" /></a>'Go' means a cow. 'Mukha" means face. When this asana is performed, the performer's posture resembles a cow-head. So it is called Gomukhasana.Method: Place the left heel on the left side of the anus. Bend the right leg in such a way that the right knee rests on the left knee and the sole of the right foot touches the lower part of the left thigh. Take the left arm to the back, bend it at the elbow and bring it upward. Now, raise the right arm, bend it at the elbow and take it to the back Lower and hold the fingers behind. Breathe slowly. Keep the trunk and the head in a straight line. Change the hands in turn. Practice this asana four times in the first week. Later, gradually increase the frequency.Benefits.This asana cures rheumatic arthritis of the lower legs and fissure. This asana cures constipation, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, backache' and arm-sprain. This asana helps in observing celibacy and keeping sound health. Joints become flexible and the bones become strong. And also strengthens the chest, the lungs and the heart.To know more log on to <a href="http://www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com">www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com</a></div>Dhanurakarshanasana.( Archer’s pose)https://my.yoga-vidya.org/profiles/blogs/dhanurakarshanasana-archers2011-03-31T15:39:09.000Z2011-03-31T15:39:09.000Zyoga guru suneel singhhttps://my.yoga-vidya.org/members/yogagurusuneelsingh<div>Dhanurakarshanasana.( Archer’s pose)In this asana the shape of our body becomes like the stretched bow and arrow, hence our yogi’s have names it as Dhanurakarshanasana.Procedure: Sit down on the ground spreading both the legs apart. Now hold the left leg's big toe with right hand and again with left hand hold the right leg big toe. Now<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9078786677,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9078786677,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9078786677?profile=original" /></a> pull the leg with left hand to the extend that the right leg thumb touches the left ear. Be in this position for a while. When tired bring down the legs slowly. Keep it in mind that our breathing remains normal and repeat it from other side. This will be known as one cycle of the asana. Do it with both the legs for at least three times. After getting into practice for some time one can do it by holding the breath also.Benefits: By practicing this asana, the circulation of blood reaches to all the veins regularly. People working in office on chair or at home get more benefits from it. This stretches the arms, shoulders, chest, back, waist, thighs and the heels. This is very useful for arms and joints pain etc.Caution: This is a complete body exercise. When you feel difficulty in raising the legs to touch the ear, don't do it forcefully. Practice this asana slowly and you will be perfect in it with the passage of time. To know more log on to <a href="http://www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com">www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com</a></div>