In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues are becoming increasingly common. While medication and therapy can be effective treatments, some people are also turning to yoga as a way to improve their mental health. Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote relaxation and reduce stress. It has been …
Yoga may sound like a twist and turn of muscle spasms in a hot room. Is that why you are not getting those hot yoga pants? We are here to tell you that there is a type of yoga in which you just lay down on a mat, a blanket, or even your bed to unwind. Curious? The best thing …
Pranayama, or the control of the breath, is a crucial aspect of yoga practice. It helps to regulate the flow of prana, or life force energy, throughout the body and can have a profound impact on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being. One such pranayama is Ujjayi pranayama. It is a specific technique that involves constricting the back of the …
Bhramari Pranayama, commonly referred to as Humming Bee Breath, is a meditative breathing technique that calms the nervous system. The name of this pranayama, bhramari, which means “bee” in Sanskrit, comes from the humming sound made while practising this yoga at the back of the throat. It is similar to the soft humming of a bee which is why this …
Balasana, or Child’s Pose, is a restful yoga pose that is commonly used to stretch various parts of the body. It allows you to take a brief break and focus on your breath and also gives you the opportunity to check in with your physical and emotional well-being. Child’s Pose is often used in yoga classes after a physically demanding …
Facial yoga exercises might be the oldest anti-aging technique in the book. Ancient Indian yogis have practiced it for thousands of years with several asanas. After all, the logic behind facial yoga is sound. Just as we exercise to tone our body and keep it supple and strong, regular yoga facial exercises would make our facelift taut. Gary Sikorski, the …
Plow pose, also known as Halasana in Sanskrit, is an intermediate to an advanced level yoga pose that involves inverting the body and bringing the feet over the head. It is a restorative pose that can help to calm the mind and relax the body, as well as provide a number of physical benefits. You can practice this pose before …