In recent years, Thyroid disorder has become increasingly common. The hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, affect a person’s growth, metabolism and even body temperature. When unchecked, thyroid disorder can impact physical and mental health. Research has shown a direct relationship between elevated stress levels and the hormonal imbalance caused due to these disorders. As […]
Yoga for diabetes? Yes! Yoga is one of the most versatile forms of exercise, effectively keeping your mind calm and your body in great shape. It is highly useful in regulating other functions of the body like metabolism, hormonal balance and blood sugar levels and as such there are many benefits of Yoga in diabetes. […]
An increasingly sedentary lifestyle is making us dull, fatigued and stressed out with each passing day. We are steadily becoming more dependent on technology and the prosaic regularity that is startlingly devoid of physical exercise. As a result, we see a loss in stamina, health issues and the numerous interlaced problems that come with them. […]
The first things that come to our mind when we hear the phrase ‘toned body’ are fitness, gyms and weights. Today, these have become so popular that across the world, millions of people spend on expensive gym memberships and devote hours to toning their bodies. What if we told you that there was an easier, […]
A well-toned body means a body that is not only stronger and better defined but also more flexible. Yoga is an amazing form of exercise known to enhance your strength, flexibility, endurance as well as muscle tone. Yoga poses (asanas) have a dual purpose – while some employ your body weight to stretch your body, […]
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) – known to be the ‘Queen of all asanas’, is one of the most important poses in hatha yoga. Sarvangasana is derived by combining 3 Sanskrit words – ‘sarv’ meaning entire, Ganga’s meaning limbs and asana’s meaning posture. As the name rightly suggests, practicing this asana demands the involvement of your entire […]
Asanas are nothing but postures in which a person sits or stands. We often come across the term ‘Body Language’, which means movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings of a person are communicated. If our bodies are so powerful to convey our state of mind merely through postures then it is very much […]
It needs no convincing that adding Yoga to your daily routine has abundant benefits. Something as simple as a five-minute flow can be incredibly rewarding! Stretching, a vital part of yoga has numerous positives -there are some yoga stretches to revitalize your daily life. 1. Enhanced Muscle Health The most evident merit of stretching is […]
Did you hurt yourself during a yoga class? If the answer is yes, then this article might be something for you. How to prevent yoga injuries? There are many types of research showing that the ratio of people getting injured during a yoga class is increasing, especially in some dynamic styles like vinyasa yoga or […]
Just like Tadasana (Palm tree pose) and Samasthiti (Equal standing pose) work as starting positions of every standing pose similarly Dandasana is the foundation for all the seated postures. A perfect yoga posture for beginner level practitioners to start their journey and to understand the importance of base in their asana practice. Dandasana is derived […]