What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is basically a spinal condition wherein spine bones get fused result in lesser flexibility of spine, postural defects, breathing difficulty because of fusing of ribs bones. Generally, it starts at adolescent stage or early … 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
Meaning of Shoulder Stand Yoga Pose The Shoulder Stand Yoga Pose is one of the few inverted yogasanas, which has beneficial effects on the entire body. The practicing of Sarvangasana helps to release stagnant blood from the legs and abdominal … Read more
Everyone desires for glowing skin and attractive facial complexion, especially the women is quite crazy about it. Different people are using different means to improve one’s facial outlook. However, if it is being done through yoga, it not only makes … Read more
What is a Salabhasana yoga? Salabhasana can be read as sha-la-BAHS-anna salabha = grasshopper, locust Salabhasana is an excellent prone lying yoga pose and extremely beneficial for the health and strength of the lower back. It is called locust pose … Read more