Yoga Positions, Chakra Meditations and Health

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Supta Vajrasana is similar to Ardha Shavasana. It can be placed in the category of Matsyasana. One should practise it only after one masters Vajrasana. Compared to Vajrasana, Supta Vajrasana requires more strength and flexibility of the spine.

 
Technique : Attain Vajrasana. Then with the support of the elbows lie with the back on the ground. […]

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TOLANGULASANA
When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana.

Technique : Lie with the foot-lock as in Padmasana. Place your hands, palms upward, under the middle part of the hips. If it is difficult to place the palms under the hips, lift the body up with the help […]

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This asana is easy for those who have practised Ardha Matsyendrasanafor some time. Purna Matsyendrasana is a bit difficult to perform in the beginning.
Technique : Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Keep the trunk and the head in a vertically straight line. Place the right foot at the root of […]

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1. MAYURASANA
‘Mayura’ means a peacock. This asana is a straight plane with the forearms as levers. When this asana is performed, the body assumes the posture which resembles a peacock, which explains the Sanskrit name Mayurasana. Compared with other asanas, this asana is difficult to practise. Physical fitness is a prerequisiteto practisethis asana. To gymnaststhis […]

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This asana is performed mostly by the Siddhas-semi divine beings. This is the reason why this asana is called Siddhasana. The main function of this asana is to awaken the power of Kundalini (annular power residing in the mystical circle above the reproductive organs).

Technique :

Sit on the floor, with legs stretched straight V in front.

Bend […]

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In ancient times, the persons who lived in Gurukulas and observed celibacy used to practise this asana regularly. With Sheershasana and Sarvangasana, this asana has been given special importance by our sages for the preservation of the semen.

Persons having physical obesity will find it difficult to practise this asana. They may fall on either side […]

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