yoga asana Archives - Himalayan Yoga Association (Yoga Ashram)

23 Jun

Yoga poses for relieving pain

Balasana A forward twist, Balasana can be very restoring as it gives a decent stretch to your whole body easing all the repressed pressure and strain in the muscles. Chronic pain frequently results from muscle tightening as a result of stress buildup. The back, neck, shoulders, and ankles are all areas of the body that are tight during balansana. When practicing balasana, it is most effective to concentrate on one's breathing, move at a leisurely pace, and avoid pushing oneself beyond their level of comfort.The hips, thighs, and ankles are all gently stretched in this pose, as are the spine and neck. Adho Mukha Svanasana In today's hectic world, where people adopt incorrect postures, lack sufficient muscle strength, or do not have time to relax, lower back pain is quite [...] Read More

18 Apr

Yoga Asanas to Improve flexibility

By Himanshu JoshiYogaflexibility, yoga asana

Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) The word Paschimottanasana is made with three Sanskrit words - paschim (west or back of the body), uttana (intense stretch) and asana (pose). Easy to perform, this asana has many benefits for both mind and body. While it helps cut the fat from your abdominal area it also aids in relieving stress and normalising high blood pressure. Steps to do Paschimottanasana - Sit and extend both your legs forward with the toes inwards. - Keep your back straight. - Inhale and raise your arms up and bring the hands in line with the ears. - Now bring your upper body forward slowly. - Rest both your elbows to the ground and hold toes of your legs. Alternatively you can wrap your arms around your feet [...] Read More

17 Apr

Basic Yoga Asanas to Improve Strength

By Himanshu JoshiYogayoga asana, yoga poses

Vira Bhadrasana 1,2,3 As the name of this asana suggests, this asana series strengthen your whole body especially your glutes, things, calves, feel, and the knees as well. These 3 Vira Bhadrasanas are very commonly practiced in Hatha yoga as well as modern vinyasa flow classes as it benefits the whole body to be strong and improve the flexibility at the same time. They may look simple to you, but when it is done with proper alignments, it is intense poses, and it requires a lot of time to perfect these asanas. If you are having a lifestyle that you spend a lot of time sitting on a chair, practicing these 3 asanas everyday even for a short time will bring you so much benefits in your body and the [...] Read More

25 Feb

PADAHASTASANA

By Himanshu JoshiYogaPADAHASTASANA, yoga asana, yoga bali, yoga vidya

Let’s learn “How” and “Why” of the asanas for your better practice and teaching. “Sthirasukhamasanam” Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras / Pada 2, Sutra 46 – Steady and comfortable should be the posture – METHOD 1 – Stand up straight, inhaling through the nostrils deeply, and as you slowly let the breath out, reach down and place your palms facing upwards under your feet, lift the head and chest up completely without bending the knees, and stay in position while inhaling. 2 – Then, letting the breath out, take in the lower abdomen, place the head in the region between the two knees, straighten the knees, and stay in position, doing puraka and rechaka as much as possible. 3 – Next, as you inhale, slowly lift the head, remaining in position […]

29 Nov

5 Simple yoga stretches to help you sleep better

By Himanshu JoshiYogayoga asana, yoga daily moring asana, yoga stretches

A good night’s sleep helps us in more ways than we can ever imagine for a healthy mind and body. We sleep one-third of our life in the confines of our cosy beds and while it may seem like a wastage of time at first glance, without adequate sleep staying active, productive and in good health is almost impossible. All adults require on an average 7-8 hours of restful sleep to repair and reset bodies and brains with children needing a few extra hours and elderly a little less. Several studies have proved that sufficient sleep is needed to improve memory and learning, increase attention and creativity, and help make decisions better. With insufficient sleep, an individual experiences changes in brain which could alter brain function and activity. No wonder […]