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In order to make young girls & boys active & energetic, Yoga has much to offer. A serpents’ speed & stimulus for running is well known. Sarpasan provides you with similar effects. [Photo Credit] Detailed technique of Sarpasa : Lie down on the abdomen. Place the hands on the back with fingers interlocked. Thumbs may be parallel to each other & placed on the lower part of the spine. Stretch the hells & toe together without bending the knees & inhaling raise the body from the front & the rear. Only the abdomen should touch the ground. Now start rolling on the ground towards the left & the right side of the body as long as the breath is withheld. If need of taking a breath is felt, it may be taken on either & not after while coming on the belly. Return slowly to the starting position. Take rest in Shithilasan on the left side. Bnefits of Sarpasan : All the organs of the abdomen are nicely massaged. It relieves constipation & whets your appetite. T...

Shithilasan : The very name reveals its quality. The usefulness of this asan is suggested by its very name. it is indeed a miracle that in this asan the entire body experiences a feeling of relief & relaxation. One great quality of this asan is that after regular practice it is done effortlessly. When a person achieves perfection by constant practice in any kind of work, the work itself appears so easy to be done. Sone such feeling of satisfaction is experienced in this asan. It helps greatly in curing the problem of insomnia. [Photo Credit] Detailed technique of Shithilasan : Lie flat on the abdomen at full length. Resting the right ear on the ground, stretch straight the right arm & left leg. Forefingers of the right foot should also be straight. Now fold the left foot at ninety degree.Bring the heel of the left foot in close touch with the right knee. Left hand palm may be placed in front of the face equidistant to the upper arm. Both shoulders should be so much relaxed as...

Utkatasana – Awkward Chair pose is one of the best yoga pose for improving leg strength. This yoga pose also works on the core muscles as you keep them in a rigid position while holding this posture. While performing this asana it also stretches the back, chest, shoulders & arms & can help to relieve stress & tension. Utkatasana also stimulates the heart, diaphragm & abdominal organs. Detailed technique : Start this pose by standing in Tadasana . Inhale deeply and raise both your hands over your head, keeping your arms straight . Feel the stretch along your chest and spine. Now exhales and lower your knees so that your upper body is at 45 degrees to the floor. Ensure that you keep your back straight at all time . The lowering motion must be performed by your thighs, knees, and hips alone. Try to remain in this posture for 20 to 30 seconds. Then slowly return to the starting position. Things to Remember : The Utkatasana should not be performed by those who suffer fro...

Ulcerative Colitis : It is a form of inflammatory bowl disease (IBD) in a form of colitis which is a disease of the intestine specially the large intestine or colon. It includes open sores , in colon. Its main symptom is usually constant diarrhea mixed with blood. The colon is the part of digestive where waste materials are stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. In this disease ulcer & inflammation of the inner lining of the colon lead to symptoms of abdominal pain , diarrhea & recral bleeding. Causes of Ulcerative Colitis : Ulcerative colitis occurs in 35 to 100 e for every 100,000 people. Causes of ulcer colitis are many like people with this disease may have abnormalities in the immune system. The immune system of body is believed to react abnormally to the bacteria in the digestive tract. But doctors don’t know whether these abnormalities are result of the disease. This disease is not caused by emotional distress or sensitivity to certain fo...

Meaning : Siras in Sanskrit means head. Sirshasana is called the King of all asanas , because the benefits gained from different asanas can combined gained from the practice of this single asana.The practice in which the navel is above & palate below , the sun above & the moon below is known as Shirshasana i.e. Topsy Turvy Pose . Sirshasana is really a blessing & Nector for human beings. Technique Of Sirshasana : Spread the four folded blanket on the sole , place knees on the ground. Frame finger-lock with both the hands. Making a triangle from finger lock & elbows , place it on ground. Bending forward , place middle of the head on the ground near finger lock. Now slowly straight your legs. Slowly bring your legs near the body. Soles will automatically leave the ground by practice & thighs & knees will touch abdomen. Now keeping the balance straight your legs from thigh- joint , knees will remain folded. Now straighten the knees also & completely bal...

Meaning : The Sanskrit word Shalaba means locust or grasshopper. The final position of this asana resembles a locust when it lowers its head & raise its tail. This yoga posture is excellent for improving the strength & reduce stiffness of the lower back muscles & bring flexibility in them. In women it is helpful for releasing premenstrual tension & stimulates the legs , buttock & abdomen muscles. Detailed Technique : Lie flat on the abdomen. Bring both the palms of the hands under the thighs in such a way that the palms should stick to the thighs & be near to each other. Moreover the palms should be facing upward. Stretch the heels & toes of both of the feet together. Rest the chin on the ground. While inhaling & without bending the knees raise & the hind part of the body up to the waist. Normalizing the breath , stay in this posture as long as possible. Exhaling return slowly & relax in Shithilasana. Benefits of The Locust Pose (Shalabhas...

Meaning : The Sanskrit word Matsya means fish, this is called Matsyasana because the posture of the body looks like a fish. The fish , was one of the incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu , assumed this form to save the world from the flood. The fish pose(Matsyasana) does wonder for respiratory system & creates a great expansion & stretching of the chest which relieve upper respiratory congestion as well as benefits the heart. The fish pose(Matsyasana) normalizes the function of the Thyroid , Pineal & Adrenal glands . By lifting the chest and tucking the arms underneath the body, it combats postural defects such as rounded shoulders and the cervical region of the spine, thus releasing pressure on nerves. The Fish Pose(Matsyasana) also expands the rib cage fully, increasing the lung capacity and aids in deep breathing. Detailed Technique : Lie down flat on the back. Do Padamasna while lying down. Now catch both of the toes of the feet with the hands & pull them a littl...

Meaning : ‘ Mayor ’ means Peacock in Sanskrit. This asana is named Mayurasana since the body in this posture resembles that of peacock. In Indian culture the peacock was reverted as a sign of immorality & love. The serpent is the food of the peacock. But the poison of the serpent has no adverse effect on the peacock. Likewise the digestive power of Mayurasana , practitioner is toned up to such an extent that he can assimilate even the most poisonous food. The peacock pose( Mayurasana ) exerts more intra-abdominal pressure than any other posture. As a result of more pressure on the abdomen , the blood is directed to the digestive organs , thus toning the liver, pancreas, stomach, bowels and spleen . The peacock pose is wonderful for improving digestion & problems related with digestive system. Detailed Technique : Place the palms on the ground in such a manner as to point the fingers towards the feet. Sit on the knees & bend a little forward. Inhaling , place both the ...

Meaning : The lion is known as the king of the jungle. His roaring not only adds to his physical health but also makes his presence felt in the forest. It is in this way that usefulness of this asana is felt on our body. Hence is called Simhasana. In this majestic sitting pose the entire body & facial expressions are modified to invoke the great regal force in the Yogi . This asana depicts the fierceness of the lion which benefits those parts of the body where it is stretched & pulled. Simhasana is one of those asanas which adds glory to your face and you can easily see the difference. Detailed technique : Facing the sun , sit in Vajrasana. Stretch the hands forward. Bring the palms closer to each other with fingers placed on the ground reversely. The body should rest on the knees . keep the throat & chest stretched outward. Now open the mouth & stretch the tongue out so much as possible. While inhaling , start roaring like a lion. The roar should be so long as...

Meaning : Shri Gorakhnath performed Yog sadhana while sitting in this asana. Hence this asana is called Gorakhasana . Among asanas this is considered to be best so far as to control of semen is concerned. It helps to strengthen the reproductive organs , leg muscles , relieves sciatica and prevents hernia . Improves concentration and digestion. Relaxes the mind. Suitable for meditation. Detailed Technique : First fold the legs & sit while joining the heels & toes of both of the feet. Now catch hold of the feet with the hands with crossed fingers & while inhaling , place the heels in between the male organ & anus. The knees should touch the ground. Taking breath in normal manner , stay on in this pose as long as possible. When this pose is perfected , try to sit on the heels. Keep both of hands on the knees in Gyan Mudra posture . During the final performance of this asana , keep the waist & neck absolutely erect. Stay on in this posture also to the capacity. Be...

Meaning : This asana is called Bhujansana as the posture resembles a cobra . A serpents’ body is extremely flexible. Naturally this asana makes our body quite flexible. In cobra pose(Bhujangasana) we raise our neck & stretch it backward , blood flows towards that part. As a result of which , it imparts strength & flexibility to this part of the body. Some ladies who suffer from cervical spondylitis were directed to practice only the cobra pose , were completely cured of this malady within a few days. Besides they also got rid of many menstrual disorders . Spine is one of most important organs of the body , it is an extension of the brain itself & it , therefore , tones up the functions of the brain also. This asana keeps the vertebrae in good alignment. It corrects minor deformities in the cervical , thoracic & lumber region of the spine . Perhaps no other asana benefits spine so much internally as the Bhujangasana . Step By Step Technique : Lie down on the abdome...

Height plays an important role in each field of the life , specially in younger people of new generation. In Sports , Fashion & Modeling , Military services , Games like Wrestling all require good height , the person with good height are preferred in these fields. The new generation can make their body more elastic & increase their height if they practice yoga right from the beginning specially before 18 years. You can make your Bones more elastic by the practice of certain asanas mentioned in yoga. These asana are tested by Yogis & produce results quickly if you practice them regularly & as well as take care of your daily diet. Here some asanas are prescribed for increasing the body height. * Pachimottanasana : Pachim means ‘back’ or posterior or behind & Uttan means stretch out in Sanskrit. Pachimottan means stretching the posterior region of the body. Hence the name. This is an extremely effective & beneficial asan among the most important & special ca...

Murchha Pranayama : The more the practice of Pranayama , the more power to increase the retention of breath(Kumbhaka) is acquired. This Pranayama is instrumental in increasing our capacity for retaining our breath for longer duration which ultimately arrests the functions of mind. Control of Pran leads to the control of the Mind. Prans stabilize in the state of Kumbhaka & with the stabilisation of Pran. Mind too attains the state of stability or equability. How to do Murchha Pranayama : Sit in Padamasana or any other comfortable pose. Spine & neck should be erect. Keep the eyes gently closed. Insert both of the thumbs into the ears. Now put the index (tarjani) fingers on the eyes , the middle fingers(Madhyama) on the nostril & the little finger(Kanishtaka) on your lips. Now inhale slowly , gently & deeply through the nostril. Close the nostril with the middle finger & perform Antrik Kumbhaka along with the three Bandhs . Stay in this position as long as possib...

Meaning : ‘ Pawan ’ means ‘wind’ and mukt means ‘release or removal’ in Sanskrit . One part of Pran is known as Apan which has a downward movement. By practicing this asana the wind i.e the extra gas in the abdomen passes out easily. Hence this asana is called Pawanmuktasana. In this asana the colon is pressed so effectively that the entire foul gas is expelled by means of the compression of the abdomen. In case the foul gas is not expelled , it will cause flatulence (distention of the stomach or bowel with gas). If the gas moves upward , it will harm the heart & if it moves still upward , it is bound to cause headache. Hence this asana is both important. Detailed technique : Lie down o the back & straighten the legs. Put together the heels & toes of both of the feet & stretch them forward. Stretch also the arms on respective side with palms turned down. Fold the right leg from the knee. Interlock the fingers of both hands & inhaling place them on the right k...

Meaning : Garuda is a bird. When practicing this asana . one assumes the shape of Garuda. Hence it has been named as Garud asana . The Sanskrit word garuda means eagle . In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports the God Vishnu (shown with a bow and arrow in the illustration to the left) and is said to be eager to help humanity fight against daemons. Technique of Garud asana : Stand on your Asan. Raise the right leg in front , move it round the left leg like the curve of a rope. Likewise , take the right hand over the left & curve it round the left hand. Then join the palms of the two hands in front of the nose-exhaling , stay on in this posture according to your capacity. Press one thigh upon the other as much as you can. Repeat the same process with the other hand & foot. The practice of this asana in either direction should be done at least for one minute daily. There is no need of holding your breath for some days in the beginning. Benefi...

Meaning : This is like the shooting of an arrow after pulling back the string of a bow. In this asana the toes are pulled back up to the ears , as an archer pulls back the string of the bow & then gets ready to shoot an arrow. So , stretching . pulling & releasing are the main features of this asana. In short Akarndhanurasana is the posture of catching hold of the toe with the hand & pulling it upto to the ear. The utility of this asana lies in strengthening the feet , buttocks & shoulders. Detailed Technique : Sit o the asan with the legs stretched. Rest the left foot on the right knee. Catch the left toe with the right hand. Inhaling , pull up the left foot slowly with the hook of the right hand fingers , using the stretch of the arms till the left toe touches the right ear. Stay in this posture for a while. Exhaling , return to the original position. Repeat the same process with the other foot. Things To Remember : One important thing to keep in mind in thi...

Meaning : Baddh means ‘ bound or locked up’ in Sanskrit . The limbs of the body , both arms & legs are firmly locked up & immobilized in the lotus posture so as to give steadiness. It is called Baddhpadamasana because both the hands & arms are locked up behind the back in the lotus pose. Majority of us do our daily work either sitting on a chair or on a gaddi (like pillow). The weakens our physical condition. This asana is helpful in making our body fit & virile. The effectiveness of this asana is felt on the abdomen & the upper part of the body. Technique : Sit in Padamasana , extend both of your hands & arms behind the back crossing each other & catch hold of the toes , left toe with right hand & right toe with the left hand. Keep the waist & neck erect. Breath in normal way. Benefits of Baddhpadamasana : After delivery of children stretches appear on the belly of a woman . By the practice of this asana , these stretches disappear. It als...

Meaning : The posture of the child in its mother’s womb is somewhat like this. Hence it is known as Garbhasana . The health of a woman solely depend on the health of her uterus . This asana therefore is specially beneficial for women & young ladies. Most of woman’s problems are related with their uterus like menstrual disorder & hernia etc. Detailed Technique : Sit in Padamasana. Bring the hands through the midst of thighs & calves & stretch them right up to the elbows. Maintain the balance on the buttocks. While exhaling , rest both of hands on the ears. When the position is stabilized , catch hold the neck. Stay on this posture according to the capacity & continue practicing this asana for a longer duration of time till maximum benefit is derived from it. Breathing should be normal. Benefits of Garbhasana : Thighs , buttocks , calves & bas ti region become strong & well proportioned. All menstrual disorders & hernia are rectified by this...

Meaning : The root ‘ Go’ in Sanskri t is a distant relative of English word ‘ Cow’ & Mukha means face. Placing both the feet on the ground by the side of the buttocks, holding the hands at the back , keeping the body steady is Gomukhasana , resembling the mouth of a cow. Technique : Sit erect stretching both legs together in front , hands by the side , palms resting on the ground. Fold the right leg at the knee & place it on the ground by side of left buttock. Smilarly bringing the left leg , place it on the ground by the side of right buttock. Now fold your right hand at the elbow & take it towards back. Fold your hand at elbow & bring it to the back from above the shoulder. Elbow should point towards sky. Now hold fingers of right hand from the fingers of left hand. This is called Gomukhasana . Things to Remember : To start with , first place the right leg by the side of buttock then left above right. Hips remains straight , one knee should remain just a...

Meaning : Ushtra means camel. In this asana body attain the structure of camel. This asana is advised for the persons suffering from back pain, spinal aches & spinal disorders. Yoga postures stretch & strengthen the body & tone up all the muscles & make the body more flexible. Yoga is more than just the physical exercise but is also about the life, spiritually & the knowledge. The beginner often feel aches pains fatigue while practicing this asana. After the practice of camel pose you can feel stretch in neck , abdomen , spinal cord & shoulder regions . Technique of Ushtrasana : Sit in Vajrasana with your feet & knees slightly apart. Stand on your knees & stretch the arms to the sides. Lean backward & put the hands On the heels. Stretch the neck backward & let the weight of the body rest on arms. Bend backward as far as possible & push the pelvis forward. Remain in this pose for sometimes & come back. Precautions : Persons with cerv...