We have heard everything about seven chakras namely the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, brow and the crown chakra but least information is given regarding the Bindu chakra. Bindu means focus, point or a dot and it is approximately placed near at the point on the back of the head. This the point where [...]
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Kundalini awakening is a very interesting and unique thing for seekers to know about. There are different symptoms in different persons and it always...
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Pranayama was originated by ‘Indian yogis’ about five thousand years back. It has been used by yogis as a path for their spiritual needs, kundalini...
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Who can practice? Every body can practice including small children, old age people and patients. It is very easy and significantbreathing...
What Are The Benefits Of Meditation?
Meditation has become a supreme necessity in today’s fast life. We have entangled ourselves so much that we seldom have time to think about ourselves as a living being. Understanding of oneself, of one’s purpose is one of the aims of meditation. All the more, various kinds of physical, mental and psychological benefits are also [...]
Agnisar Kriya
Agni means fire and “sara” means ‘essence’, kriya means ‘action’. It is a cleansing practice in which internal fire is stoked. It helps to heat up the body from within in order to stimulate digestion and detoxify the bodily systems. (Video Courtesy: tiktam) Process of Agnisara Kriya by Swami Ramdev ji 1. Sit in a [...]
What Is Maharishi Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga is a union of two Sanskrit words, ‘ashta’ and ‘anga’. Ashta means eight and anga means limbs. It is the yoga of eight limbs. Ashtanga yoga is entirely based on the philosophy of great Indian yogi Maharishi Patanjali who formed Yoga ‘Sutras of Patanjali’ in 150 BCE. Ashtanga Yoga is mainly concentrated to physical [...]
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Benefits Of Reading Spiritual Books
Reading has always been the favorite hobby of many. It is true that books are our best friends for they love us unconditionally. As far as learning is concerned, there is nothing better than reading that can help us do that. Hence, it is reading which influences many and not the television. Spiritual writers have [...]
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Benefits Of Reading Spiritual Books
Reading has always been the favorite hobby of many. It is true that books are our best friends for they love us unconditionally. As far as learning is concerned, there is nothing better than reading that can help us do that. Hence, it is reading which influences many and not the television. Spiritual writers have [...]
Agnisar Kriya
Agni means fire and “sara” means ‘essence’, kriya means ‘action’. It is a cleansing practice in which internal fire is stoked. It helps to heat up the body from within in order to stimulate digestion and detoxify the bodily systems. (Video Courtesy: tiktam) Process of Agnisara Kriya by Swami Ramdev ji 1. Sit in a [...]
Vrschikasana | Scorpion Pose
Vrschik in Sanskrit means scorpion and this asana resembles a scorpion ready to strike its victim by arching its tail above its back. The person should make an attempt to feel comfortable in holding headstand posture and handstand pose before doing the scorpion pose. Process 1. While sitting on ground place both hands on ground [...]
Vrikshasana | Tree pose
Vriksh means a tree and this pose resembles a tree and is known as the tree pose. It helps to strengthen the back, calves, thighs and ankles. Flexibility of groin and hips area get increased. Balance and concentration is improved. Process 1. Begin with Tadasana. 2. Place the both hand on ground while standing up, [...]
Padahastasana | Standing Forward Bend
Pada means ‘foot’ and hasta means hands in Sanskrit. Pada hasta means from hand to foot. This asana is also included in surya namaskar sequence that is at third and tenth pose. It is good for muscles and skeletal system. Process 1. Stand in Tadasana, exhale and bend downward from the waist. 2. Keep your [...]
Utthanpadasana | Raised Legs Pose
Uttan means raised and pada means feet in Sanskrit. It is also known as raised legs pose. Procedure 1. Lie down with legs together, keep hands by the side of body and palms facing floor. 2. Now raise both legs to 30 degrees, while breathing in, do not jerk while lifting legs. 3. Hold your [...]
Sirsasana | Headstand Pose
Sirsa in Sanskrit means head and this asana cures all diseases. This is one of the tough asanas. Process 1. Start with a folded blanket to put the head and forearms on it 2. Kneel on the ground and put the fingers together, keep the forearms on the ground. 3. Place the blanket between the [...]
Shalabhasana | Locust Pose
Shalabhasana in Sanskrit means ‘locust’. This posture resembles a locust. Process-1 1. Keeping face downwards lie flat on abdomen and chest. 2. Place hands under each thigh 3. Now breathing in lift the right leg up, do not bend the knee. 4. Repeat this from other leg. 5. Repeat it two to four times. Process-2 [...]
Paschimottanasana | Back Stretching Pose
Pashima means ‘west’ and uttana means ‘intense stretch’. This posture looks very simple but is actually the most difficult to do. Learn this posture under the supervision of some expert yogi. Process 1. Sit on a mat with legs stretched straight out in front of you. 2. Hold the thumbs of both legs with thumb [...]
Naukasana | Boat Pose
Nauka means ‘boat’ in Sanskrit language. It is a posture which resembles a boat. It is also known as boat posture to treat many ailments. The reverse naukasana is also very important to cure ailments. Procedure 1. Lie straight on back, resting on the floor. 2. Place the feet together and keep the arms on [...]
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