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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) gets its name from Sanskrit where “Adho” means “Half”, “Mukha” means “Face” and “Svan” means “Dog”.  Health Benefits Of Adho Mukha Svanasana beneficial in strengthening the whole body specially the arms, legs, shoulders and feet. Regular practice of  Adho Mukha Svanasana  calms the mind and relieves headache, insomnia and fatigue. Regular practice of  Adho Mukha Svanasana  tones the muscles of the body and helps in weight loss. Another benefit of Practicing Adho Mukha Svanasana is that it increases the circulation to the brain. Adho Mukha Svanasana lengthens the spine, strengthens the muscles of the chest increasing lung capacity. It rejuvenates and body and makes you feel energized. Adho Mukha Svanasana  or Downward Facing Dog Pose can also be of benefit in treating lower back ailments like Sciatica. Adho Mukha Svanasana  is also beneficial for lung disorders like Asthma. Adho Mukha S...

M ountain pose   is also known as Palm Tree Pose or   Tadasana   (ताडासन) in Sanskrit as in the final stage, the Yoga pose looks like as palm tree so the name is. This is also known as heavenly stretch pose as one stretches oneself towards the heaven. Benefits of Mountain Pose: Increase height : Palm tree pose is one of the best Yoga poses to increase height of the growing children. Since it gives maximum stretch to the body from toes to fingers thus helpful for those who desire to increase his/her height. Good for nerves : Since, it gives optimum stretching to the nerves and muscles thus helpful in functioning of various system of the body. Treat sciatica : It is good for sciatic patients if perform under the guidance of an expert. Enhance concentration : It is good to improve balance and concentration as well as increase alertness. Strengthen lower legs :  The Asana strengthens the toes, ankles, knees, abdomen, buttocks and the lower part of the legs....

In Sanskrit, “bhujanga” means serpent or snake and “asana” means pose;  hence the English, cobra pose. This invigorating backbend was named such Add caption because  Bhujangasana   reflects the posture of a cobra that has its hood raised. If you would like to practice this pose with the aid a qualified yoga instructor, click here to check out the yoga class schedule for each of our centers, located in Syracuse, Rochester and Albany. Bhujangasana   is easy to learn. Lie down on your belly and place your face in such a manner that your chin touches the ground. Place your hands close to your body with your palms touching the ground. Keep your legs straight and press your palms firmly against the floor. As you inhale, straighten your arms and lift up your chest, following your upper back. Keep your hips steady and remain in this position for 15-20 seconds and then release. Benefits of Cobra Pose: Stretches muscles in the shoulders, chest and abdominals De...

Pigeon Pose: Everyone can benefit from the hip opener known as  pigeon pose , or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana. Stress and tension can build up in the hips and create tightness. Practicing pigeon can make for supple, more flexible hips. Sometimes this pose will take your breath away with its depth, but stick with it and you’ll notice the immediate improvement. Health benefits Pigeon Pose  Health benefits Pigeon Pose : –        Opens the hip joint –        Lengthens the hip flexor –        Stretches the thighs, gluteals and piriformis muscles –        Extends the groin and psoas –        Helps with urinary disorder –        Stimulates the internal organs –        Increases hip flexibility –    ...

Sarvangasana is one of the advanced approaches to yoga packed with many health benefits. It is an attitude of total body training. If you read the health benefits of sarvangasana, then you like to do this yoga pose every day. Because it strengthens all the internal parts of your body and keeps it strong and healthy. It is also called a shoulder pose. See how to practice and its health benefits. Health Benefits of Sarvangasana These are the most important health benefits of sarvangasana . 1. Blood circulatory system, respiratory system and digestive system will be vivified. 2. While practicing this yoga pose more blood flows into throat, thyroid gland will be invigorated. 3. Sexual disorders are cured easily. 4. It rectifies disorders in ears, nose and throat. 5. Diseases at the bottom and around the heels are cured. 6. Hair loss and premature graying of hair are put to end or controlled. 7. Diseases caused in and around groin (also called as hernia) area will be cured. 8. ...

15 Health Benefits Of Handstand Strengthening Your Upper Body Not only does a handstand force you to engage your core, but of course it also forces you to use your upper body to stay upright, especially your arms and shoulders. Just think about it, doing a handstand means that you are literally standing on your hands, thus you are supporting all of your weight with your upper body and your arms. Relieves Stress Headstand is known as a cooling posture, meaning that it helps you to draw your attention inwards. This posture is extremely helpful if you are having anxiety, stress, fear or otherwise worrisome thoughts. Combine headstand with long, slow breathing and you have a recipe for stress relief. Increases Focus When you turn upside down, you are increasing the blood flow to your brain. This can help to improve mental function, and increase you sense of focus.Along with helping to reduce fear and worry, this posture will improve your ability to keep your mind sharp a...

Benefits of the Lotus Pose (Padmasana) Padmasana  or  Lotus Position  (Sanskrit:  पद्मासन   [pɐd̪mɑːs̪ɐn̪ɐ] ,  IAST :  padmāsana ) [1]  is a cross-legged sitting  asana  originating in meditative practices of  ancient India , in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established asana, commonly used for  meditation , in the  Yoga ,  Jain  and  Buddhist contemplative  traditions. The  asana  is said to resemble a  lotus , to encourage breathing properly through associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability. Lotus Pose, or Padmasana, is an extremely powerful pose, especially for women. It is a wonderful example of a pose that connects the mind, body, and spirit — one of the ultimate goals of  yoga . Shiva , the meditating ascetic God of  Hinduism ,  Siddhartha Gautama , the founder of  Buddhism , and the  Tirtha...