Technique :
Inhale. Take the right leg back and place the knee and the toes on the floor. Bring the left knee in front of the left armpit. Press the abdomen properly. Now, bend the neck as far backwards as possible throwing the chest out. Look up and hold the breath.
Technique:
Raise the trunk so that it is perpendicular to the floor and bring the left leg forward. Rest it at its original position and stretch the right leg backwards with the heels completely on the floor. The stomach should be pressed well in this position. Bring the neck and the head back and look as far back as possible.
Health Benefits of EKAPADAPRASARANASANA Yoga :-
- Blood circulates rapidly in the legs. One who practises this asana increasesh is capacity to walk and achieves flexibility in the spine.
- This position gives pressure to the small intestines and pulls the vessels carrying semen. Hence it cures the diseases of the liver and constipation.
- This exercise is beneficial to those who have lost their virility.
- It cures the diseases of the throat such as tonsillitis.
Head Yogasana Pose
Head Stand Sheershasana Pose
"Sheersha" means a head. This asana is the head-stand pose. This asana is called the king of asanas. It is also known as "Kapaliasana", "Vrukshasana" and "Viparitakarani".
Ardha Urdhva Padmasana
In this asana, Padmasana is done with the headstand (Sheershasana). There are two techniques for the perfor¬mance of this asana.
Urdhva Samyukta Padmasana Pose
This is a very useful asana. Proficiency is accomplished after some vigorous efforts. There are two techniques for the performance of this asana. Both the techniques are explained below.
Surya Namaskara Prasnam
Surya Namaskara signifies paying homage to (Lord) Sun deity. It is a very ancient Indian system of exercise. Facing east, in the early hours of morning, one standing with serene mind offers prayer to
What is Dakshasana
"Daksha" means to stand in attention. So the first position is called Dakshasana.
Paschima Namaskarasana
Namaskarasana should be practised always in an open and clean place. Do not attempt Namaskarasana when you begin to breathe hard. Practise Namaskarasana on one leg changing the leg alternately.
Parvatasana in Dandasana Yoga Posture
The body assumes the shape of a hill in this Asana hence it is named Parvatasana. This Asana has come through tradition. Its reference is not found in old texts but the tradition is very old.
Parivrtta Hasta Padasana
Assume the posi¬tion as shown in Hastapadasana. Pull the stomach inwards. Bring the other leg to its original position. Let the nose or the forehead touch the knees
Bhudharasana Yoga
Place the two ankles under the scrotum on each side of perineum, the left knee on the left (side) and the right one on right (side) and, firmly holding with the hands the feet which (thus) made to tou
What is Ashtanga Pranipatasana
Retaining the breath, place the knees on the floor. Lower the chest so that it touches the ground. Let the chin touch the lower part of the throat.
Pranayama Techniques
"Pranayama" literally means "to expand Prana" (vital force). In the 49th Sutra of Sadhanapada of Patanjala Yogasutra, the great Rishi Patanjali has defined Pranayama as a process in which respiration
Practice of Moola Bandha
This is one type of pranayama yoga. Press the lower abdominal muscle with the right heel and place the left heel at the root of the genitals.
Jalandhara Bandha in Setu Bandha.
This also one type of pranayama.Jalandhar Bandha is practised at the end of in¬halation and in the beginning of retention of breath. At the end of Puraka or inhalation, it becomes" Antarika Kum¬bhak
Uddiyana Bandha Breath
This Bandha can be practised in either standing posture or sitting posture. In the standing posture, place the hands slightly above the knees. Bend the body slightly -forward.
Bhastrika Bellows
In Sanskrit, Bhastrika means "bellows". This exercise is characterized by continual exhalation of breath, producing a sound similar to a blacksmiths bellows. It is a combination of Kapalabhati and Uj
Bhramari Pranayam
The word Bhramari is derived from Bhramara which means a black bee. While practising this Pranayama, the sound produced through the nostrils resembles the buzzing of a black bee.
Plavini Method
Plavini means that which makes one swim. Plavini Pranayamaenables an aspirant to swim in water. Some skill is required for practising this Pranayama.
Moorchchha Pose
An aspirant practising this Pranayama falls into a swoon and he remains in an unconscious state. Hence this Pranayama is called "Moorchchha".
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This is a variation of Padmasana. This asana is not meant for meditation. This is chiefly meant for health-improvement and for making the body strong
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
When Shalabhasana is practiced with both the legs raised together, it is called "Puma Shalabhasana". There are two variations of this posture. Below both the variations are explained.
"Vruksha" means a tree. In this asana, the body assumes the shape of a tree. So it is called Vrukshasana.
In this asana, Padmasana is done with the headstand (Sheershasana). There are two techniques for the perfor¬mance of this asana.
This Bandha can be practised in either standing posture or sitting posture. In the standing posture, place the hands slightly above the knees. Bend the body slightly -forward.