Yoga Positions, Chakra Meditations and Health

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To practise Uttamangasana is not so easy as either Lolasana or Kukkutasana. The body should be strong to practise this asana. Gymnasts can perform this asana very easily.

Technique : First sit in the position of Padmasana. Then raise the knees and press them between the chest and the arms. Then raise the body with the […]

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This is a reverse posture of Matsyasana, hence it is called Viparita Matsyasana. This is called Supta Padmasana also.

Technique : Lie on the left side of the body. Place both legs in the position of Padmasana. Then lie on the chest and abdomen. Bend the neck to the back and put the chin on the […]

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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 resembles a strung bow. So it is called Akarna Dhanurasana. There are two methods of practising this asana.

 
Technique 1: Sit on the ground. Stretch the legs in front. Hold the toe of the right foot with the left hand. Hold the left leg with the right hand and try to stretch the right […]

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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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