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Introduction Baddha Padmasana is an advanced variation of Lotus Posture. It is the medieval version of ancient Lotus Posture. This is one of the yoga poses meant for meditation. Let us have look at its origin, history, meaning, steps and benefits. Origin and History In fact, what is being understood now as Baddha Padmasana was … Read moreBaddha Padmasana: Meaning, Steps, Benefits
Introduction Tulasana is an advanced variation of Lotus Posture. It belongs to Arm balancing category. Let us have look into the meaning, Steps and benefits of Tulasana. Tulasana Meaning The Sanskrit word Tulasana is the combination of two words Tula and Asana. Tula means Scale. We know that Asana is Pose. So Tulasana means Scale … Read moreTulasana: Meaning, Steps, Benefits
Introduction Shavasana is an excellent yoga pose for relaxation and rest. It is one of the lying restorative yoga poses. For this reason, it is practised when one gets mentally or physically tired. That being so, it is often practised after the completion of an Asana Session or intermittently in between two postures. Moreover, in … Read moreShavasana: All you need to know about
Introduction Bhujangasana is one of the Hatha Yoga Poses found mentioned in medieval Hatha Yoga Texts like Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita. It has become one of the most important posture of modern yoga for the reason that it is a follow-up posture for any forward bending yoga postures. It also serves as a … Read moreBhujangasana: All you need to know about
Introduction Ardha Matsyendrasana is a yoga posture that belongs to the group of Matsyendrasana. This pose is the most popular among its group of poses. It is easier variant of the full form of advanced level Matsyendrasana. Let us have some insight into its meaning, steps involved, and the benefits it offers. Origin and History … Read moreArdha Matsyendrasana: Steps and Benefits
Introduction Baddha Konasana is the modern name of ancient yoga pose Bhadrasana. The new name Baddha Konasana has become one of the most popular yoga poses. It is a posture for meditation. Let us have look at its origin, brief history, meaning, steps for practice with tips, and more importantly its benefits. Baddha Konasana Meaning … Read moreBaddha Konasana: Steps and Benefits
Introduction Gomukhasana is an ancient yoga pose. It is a seated pose used as an exercise. This pose has become immensely popular because of its multiple health benefits. Gomukhasana is also used for meditation, but very rarely. This pose has been practised traditionally for more than two thousand years. Gomukhasana Meaning The term Gomukhasana is … Read moreGomukhasana: Meaning, Steps, and Benefits
Janusirsasana is a modern Yoga posture. We could not find any reference to this posture in medieval Hatha yogic texts. Yet, considering the benefits it offers, it is an important yoga posture. It is sometimes called as Ardha Pascimottanasana also.
Introduction Ardha Padmasana is the gateway to Lotus Posture. The English speaking community calls this pose as Half Lotus Pose. Though it is not as difficult as Lotus Posture, it gives most of the benefits of Lotus Posture. Hence it is one of the important yoga posture for meditation. Classical Yoga Texts does not consider … Read moreArdha Padmasana: Steps and Benefits
