Category: Yoga
The word “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means “to unite or integrate.” Yoga is about the union of a person’s own consciousness and the universal consciousness.
List of articles under : Yoga
Breathing With a Difference
Torontonians prepare for visit of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
TORONTO – Iraqi youth, South African prisoners, New York City firefighters, Kenyan slum-dwellers, European corporate leaders, Indian villagers, First Nations youth. What do these people have in common?
Just four words: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Read more
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
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Yoga
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
A basic asana, it is ideal for the new yoga practitioners. Tadasana is also a preparatory asana for the standing poses. Though it is one of the easiest asanas, it is not as simple as it looks. It may seem as if you are just standing there, but bringing the body into a proper alignment and keeping it that way, takes quite some effort. Read more
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
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Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Dandasana is a basic seated pose. It is also a resting pose and a preparatory pose for all the seated asanas. Read more
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
Yoga
It is a basic asana. It derives its name from the Sanskrit word “Setu” which means bridge. It is also known as Ardha Chakra Asana (Half Wheel Pose). It strengthens the spine, opens the chest, improves spinal flexibility and stimulates the thyroid. Read more
Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
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It is one of the easy-to-do basic pose. The asana derives its name from the word “Shalabh” which in Sanskrit means “locust”. It is very effective in strengthening the back, legs, and arms.
Vrksasana (Tree Pose)
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Vrksasana is a basic yoga pose (asana) and easy to perform. It’s specially helpful for students who have problems concentrating.
Surya-Namaskar – Sun Salutation
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Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) literally means paying respect to the Sun God. In Hindu mythology Sun is respected as the source of energy, life and vitality. This is why traditionally Surya Namaskar is done at sunrise. Read more
Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
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Easy, comfortable, relaxation pose for meditation. This pose relieves tiredness, opens the hips, lengthens the spine and promotes inner calm. In yoga, this process is called “Pratyahara” which is a turning inward into the self. As the name suggests, this pose is very easy to do.
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
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It is one of the basic asanas. Attaining ideal pose of this apparently simple asana requires regular practice. When done with proper concentration, it heals emotional pains and confers mental calm and peace.
Bhujaangasana (Cobra Pose)
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One of the basic asanas, it is an excellent pose to counter hours of sitting at the computer. It is useful for developing the strength and flexibility of the entire back. It tones the legs and buttocks, increases blood circulation and improves kidney functions.