Yoga Positions, Chakra Meditations and Health

Technique : Retaining the breath, place the knees on the floor. Lower the chest so that it touches the ground. Let the chin touch the lower part of the throat. Lower the forehead so that it touches the ground without allowing the nose to touch the ground. Pull the stomach inwards. See that it does [...]

Technique : Retaining the breath, move the other leg backwards. Place the toes, the ankles and the knees in such a way that they touch one another. Keep the head, the waist and the elbows in a straight line. Supportthe weight of the body on the hands and toes. Advantages : (1) It cures the [...]

Technique : Inhale. Take the right leg back and place the knee and the toes on the floor. Bring the left knee in front of the left armpit. Press the abdomen properly. Now, bend the neck as far backwards as possible throwing the chest out. Look up and hold the breath. Advantages : (1) This [...]

Technique : Continue holding the breath and bend down without bending the knees. Press the palms down on the ground, and the fingertips in line with the toes. The fingertips should touch one another. Then touch the knees with the nose or the forehead without bending the knees and exhale. Exhaling should be through the [...]

Technique : Stretch the arms up and arch the body backwards from the waist, the eyes to remain open and look at the sky. Bend backwards as far as possible. Expand the chest and push it forwards. Advantages : It nourishes the shoulders and the alimentary canal. It cures the diseases of the alimentary canal. [...]

Technique : Keep your folded hands in the posture of Namaskara touching the chest. Push the chest out. Pull the stomach inwards. Fill the lungs with air. Look straight, the body, the head and the neck to remain in a vertical straight line. Close the mouth. Inhale and hold the breath. Advantages : It cures [...]

Surya Namaskara signifies paying homage to (Lord) Sun deity. It is a very ancient Indian system of exercise. Facing east, in the early hours of morning, one standing with serene mind offers prayer to Lord Surya with Surya Namaskara. Along with physical drill, Surya Namaskara has religious importance also. Surya Namaskara is a graceful combined [...]

This is a very useful asana. Proficiency is accomplished after some vigorous efforts. There are two techniques for the performance of this asana. Both the techniques are explained below. Technique 1: First attain Sheershasana. Then fold the legs double at the knees so that the legs are perpendicular to the torso. The practice of this [...]

In this asana, Padmasana is done with the headstand (sheershasana). There are two techniques for the performance of this asana. They are explained below : Technique 1 : First attain the posture of Sheershasana. Slowly bend the right leg and place it on the left thigh. Then place the left leg on the right thigh. [...]

1. SHEERSHASANA ‘Sheersha’ means a head. This asana is the head-stand pose. This asana is called the king of asanas. It is also known as ‘Kapaliasana’, ‘Vrukshasana’ and ‘Viparitakarani’. Four stages in figures (preparation) have been given below for the better guidanceto an aspirant to practisethis asana with ease. Technique : The first stage : [...]