Whether Yoga is risky? Yes, practicing of Yoga is risky. There are various types of yoga poses. Some yoga practices are simple and easy to perform. But there are many yoga poses, which are advanced like Headstand Yoga pose, Shoulder … Read more
Yoga is an effective stretching exercise that can help you to increase your height. Yoga poses are beneficial for height increase if you are less than 20 years. The practicing of yoga poses ensure adequate stretching, twisting and compressing to … Read more
Acid is needed to break down foods in the stomach. But secretion of excess acid in the stomach is the cause of concern, which leads to acidity or hyperacidity. The simple reason of acidity is that the lower esophageal sphincter … Read more
What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is basically a spinal condition wherein spine bones get fused which results in lesser flexibility of the spine, postural defects, and breathing difficulty. Generally, it starts at the adolescent stage or early adulthood and … Read more
What is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama? Nadi Shodhana (nah-dee show-DAH-nah) is consisted of two words: Nadi means ‘subtle energy channel’ and Shodhan means cleaning, purification, cleansing. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is one of the important pranayamas, which is capable of preventing many diseases … Read more
Meaning of Kapalbhati ‘Kapala’ means skull (head) and ‘Bhati’ means to shine. Because this practice makes the skull shine, therefore it is called Kapalbhati. In other words, it rejuvenates the head region and the mental functions. In the Gheraṇḍasaṁhita, it … Read more
What is the meaning of Shankhaprakshalana? Shankhaprakshalana is comprised of two words: Shankha conch and Prakshalana means cleaning out.Shankha is used for intestine as passage through the intestines is as tortuous as the passage of a conch. Thus, Shankhaprakshalana means … Read more
25 unheard facts of BKS Iyengar Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar popularly known as Yogacharya B. K. S. Iyengar, born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, Kolar, District, Karnataka. India. He was the founder of Iyengar yoga. He was one of … Read more