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Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Ustrasana - Camel Pose

Ustrasana (pronounced as oosh-TRAHS-anna) is a back bending asana practiced in Hatha yoga. It is an extreme back bending exercise that stretches most parts of the body. The name Ustrasana is derived from the words ustra meaning camel and asana meaning posture. It, therefore, translates to Camel...
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What is Abhyasa: Practice?

What is Abhyasa: Practice?

The act of being present is harder than one may initially anticipate. To be focused entirely at the moment, the mind consumed by what is, rather than what will or may be, is a skill which takes practice and dedication to master. This is the idea behind abhyasa. Abhyasa is a Sanskrit word which...
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose

Setu Sarvangasana is in the lying down and Intermediate Level of Aasanas category. Also called Setu Bandhasana, Dwi Pada Pitham, Shoulder Pose, Two-Legged Table, Half Wheel Pose, Kandhrasana, it has more scientific benefits as compared to other types of asanas.Setu Sarvangasana comes from three...
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Sukhasana - Easy Pose

Sukhasana - Easy Pose

Sukhasana or Easy Pose is an asana in hatha yoga, Buddhism, and Hinduism that is similar to any cozy, cross-legged, seated position. Also called the Decent or Pleasant Pose, it is not as simple as the name suggests if you’re accustomed to sitting in a chair. You’ll do a lot of work in the...
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Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose

Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose

Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana The Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose is the 10th posture in the Bikram Yoga method. This pose has been associated with a lot of mental and physical benefits. It is considered to be a simple asana by many but when done right it is both challenging...
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