Child’s pose overview Child’s pose is a significant relaxation yoga pose that gives muscular and neurological relaxation to the various body parts, muscles, and nerves. It is included in the … Read more
What is the meaning of Vyaghrasana? This asana is so-called because it emulates the stretching movement practised by a tiger. A tiger and many other animals stretch their limbs like … Read more
22 Amazing Facts About Yoga According to Gorakṣasanath (900 AD-1000AD) in Gorakṣasatakam and Gherandarishi (1800 AD) in Gherandsamhita, 84 lakhs asanas, out of which 84 asanas have been considered very … Read more
Meaning of asana The word ‘Asana’ is etymologically derived from the Sanskrit root ‘as’, which means to sit. Monier Williams has given a relatively long list of meanings associated with … Read more
Mill Churning pose Yoga meaning Mill Churning pose yoga is a simple exercise to loosen up the body and prepare one to perform other yoga practices efficiently. Chakki Chalanasana comprises … Read more
What is Scale Pose Yoga Its Sanskrit name is Tolasana wherein Tola means ‘scale’ and asana indicates ‘yoga postures’. After lifting the body off the floor, it swings back and … Read more
Meaning of Ardha Halasana Ardha = half Hal= Plough Asana= yoga pose It is a Sanskrit word that means half plough pose, and in Hindi, अर्ध हलासन. It resembles the … Read more
What is the meaning of Uddiyana Bandha? Uddiyana Bandha is a Sanskrit word wherein uddiyana means ‘to raise’ or ‘to fly upwards’, and bandha means to hold’, ‘tighten’ or ‘lock’. … Read more