One-Legged Downward Dog (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana) – Yoga for Balance
Many of us who practice yoga are more than familiar with downward dog, or down dog for short. For many of us, it lies right smack in middle of your flow each time you go through it. Apart from being an excellent stretching pose, downward dog also provides the yogi with a sense of rest […]
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose: Yoga for Energy
If there is one thing we all have in common, it’s that we are often in dire need of energy, especially in the morning. If you are anything like me, sometimes coffee just does not cut it. That is why there are so many morning yoga sessions geared toward promoting energy that will last you […]
Four-Limbed Staff Pose: Yoga for Fitness
Many people who do not know a lot about yoga, often don’t really consider it as a good way to get fit, and even lose weight. However, yoga can be a great way to get in shape and shed some unwanted pounds! There are many yoga poses and routines designed just for that purpose and […]
Fire log Pose: Yoga for Sciatica
Sciatica is an unbearable condition experienced by people everywhere. It is more than just back pain, as it shoots throughout the rest of the sufferer’s body, into the legs and up into the neck. The “Fire Log Pose” (Agnistambhasana) can help with sciatica and also has other health benefits. Here are some of the wonderful […]
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) – Yoga for Back Pain
Back pain is an issue that troubles millions of people all throughout the world. From lower back pain, to shoulder pain and spinal issues, there are many yoga positions that can effectively lessen the pain you might be experiencing. The “Eagle Pose” (Garudasana) is one of the best yoga poses to help with back pain […]
Downward Facing Dog: Yoga for Flat Feet
Some people suffer from painful flat feet. There are a few yoga poses that can help with this, and possibly return an arch to your feet, lessening the pain. “Downward Facing Dog” (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is one of the best poses for this and is beneficial in many ways. Here are some of the wonderful […]
Dolphin Pose: Yoga for Headaches
Many people are plagued with headaches. Thankfully, there are plenty of yoga postures that can help. “Dolphin Pose” (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana) can ease headaches and also has several other health benefits. Here are some of the wonderful benefits of the “Dolphin Pose” (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana): Alleviates headache, insomnia, and fatigue Calms the brain which […]
Crescent Lunge (Alanasana) – Yoga for Balance and Stability
Crescent Lunge (Alanasana) is a standing pose that boasts many benefits especially in the hip flexors, groin, and legs. In addition, it effectively opens up the front of your upper body chest and shoulders. This is a pose that, once you get it down, it opens up possibilities for more benefits, such as the toning […]
Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)– Yoga for Flexibility
If you are interested in getting into yoga, you will find yourself needing to grow a bit more flexible in order to master some of the more advanced postures. The Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) is one of many that will help you achieve your goal of becoming more flexible and also offers other health benefits. […]