Sivananda yoga
The Crow – Kakasana
The 10th basic pose in Sivananda yoga is the Crow. The Crow is a balancing exercise and promotes physical…
February 18, 2013-
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Sivananda yoga
Twist Yourself – The Half Spinal Twist
When was the last time you gave your spine a good twist? Try it and see how good it…
February 12, 2013 -
Sivananda yoga
The Cobra – Bhujangasana
We tend to overeat during the holidays; cobra is a great pose to aid digestions. Wait though 1-2 hours…
December 24, 2012 -
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Dhanurasan – The Bow
The Bow is a backward bending exercise which raises both halves of the body at the same time. When…
November 20, 2011 -
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Salabhasan – The Locust
As the Cobra tones the lower part of the body, the Locust is meant for the proper exercise of…
October 31, 2011 -
Sivananda yoga
Bhujangasan – The Cobra
Bhujanga in Sanskrit means Cobra. When this pose is exhibited, the raised head and trunk resemble the raised hood…
October 26, 2011 -
Sivananda yoga
PASCHIMOTHANASAN – The Head-Knee Pose
Paschimothanasan provides a comprehensive stretch to the entire back of the body from the neck down to the heels.…
October 17, 2011 -
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MATSYASAN – The Fish
As this asana will facilitate floating on the water, it is called the Fish Pose or Matsyasan. As counterposition…
October 13, 2011 -
Sivananda yoga
HALASANA – THE PLOUGH
The Plough follows from the Shoulderstand and gives similar but more intense benefits. You can prepare by lowering one…
July 17, 2011 -
Sivananda yoga
Sarvangasana – Shoulderstand
The word ‘sarva’ means ‘all parts’ in Sanskrit, hence its name, it is said to benefit the entire body.…
February 2, 2011 -
Sivananda yoga
Basic Asanas – SIRSASANA – HEADSTAND
In the next series I am going to describe you the 12 basic asanas that we practice in the…
October 31, 2010