Yoga

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

What is the meaning of Plow Pose? Plow pose in Sanskrit is known as Halasana. Halasana is so-called because in its final pose it resembles a plow. Halasana can be classified as ‘ hah-LAHS-anna. Hala means is plow or plough. … Read more

What is the meaning of Bhramari Pranayama The word Bhramari is derived from ‘Bhramara’ which means a black humming bee. While practicing this Pranayama, a person makes a humming sound through the nostrils; this sound resembles the buzzing of a … Read more

What is the meaning of Matsyasana Matsyasana is comprised of two Sanskrit words ‘Matsya’ means fish and ‘Asana’ means yoga pose. While performing, the yoga posture looks like a fish in the final stage, hence, the name is fish pose or matsyasana. The steps of … Read more