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Know about Vajrasana its benefits and precautions

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4 years ago

April 27, 2019

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Know about Vajrasana its benefits and precautions

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Vajrasana Steps

Sit on the flat floor and fold your legs as shown in the above image.
Keep the spine straight and close the eyes.
Keep the right palm on the right knee and left palm on left knee.
Now start to inhale slowly then exhale.
When you exhale try to think that your disorders are coming out from your nose.
Repeat these steps for 5 minutes and take a rest. You can increase the time of 15 minutes.

Benefits of Vajrasana

Calms the mind and bring stability to the mind.
Cures constipation, acidity, increases digestion process.
Those suffering from gas problems can practice immediately after lunch or dinner.
Helps to get rid of back pain.
Cures stomach disorder.
Cures urinary problems.
Strengthens the sexual organs.
Increases blood circulation.
It is preferred for meditation and concentration.
Helps to reduce obesity.
Strengthens the thigh muscles.
Acts as a painkiller in arthritis patients.

Precautions

This asana is extremely safe. However, these are a few things you should be cautious about when you start practicing this asana.

It is best to avoid this asana if you have a knee problem or have undergone surgery in your knees recently.
Pregnant women should keep their knees slightly apart when they practice this asana so that they avoid putting pressure on their abdomen.
If you are suffering from any spinal column ailments on the lower vertebrae, it is best to avoid this pose.
Those suffering from intestinal ulcers, hernia, or any other problems related to the large or small intestine should practice this pose under the guidance of a yoga instructor.

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Know step by step about baddha padmasana its benefits and precautions

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2 years ago

August 24, 2021

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Step by Step baddha padmasana

Sit in the Padmasana (Lotus Pose), Keep your feet high on your thighs, just close to the groin.
Place your right arm behind your back and reach around till your right hand is close to the left hip.
Now bow forward a little; twist your trunk to your right side and try to grasp the right thumb of the toe, firmly resting on the left thigh with the index finger and the middle finger.
Sit straight and remain in the position for a few seconds.
Equivalently, place your left arm behind your back; crossing your right arm, and reach around till your left hand is close to your right hip.

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Now bend forward a little. Twist your torso to the left and bring your shoulder blades together, try to grasp the left thumb of the toe, resting on the right thigh firmly with the forefinger and the middle finger.
Sit straight and remain in the position for a few seconds.
Now your arms and legs are tightly locked.
Try to keep your head, neck and spine straight.
Your knees should press the ground.
Look straight forward and breathing normally.
It is the final position of Baddha Padmasana.
Try to hold this pose for about ten seconds or as long as you can.
Now release your hands and open the foot lock and come back to the initial position.
Repeat the same process with your alternate legs and hands also.

Benifits of baddha padmasana

Make your legs flexible.
It stretches the joints of shoulders, wrists, back, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and makes them more flexible.
Beneficial in the shoulders and back pain.
Asana improves the posture of the spine.
It increases the range of shoulder movements.
It is beneficial in constipation and improves the functions of the digestive system.
Daily practise of this Asana is beneficial in Arthritis.
Helps to make your spine straight.
Baddha Padmasana Helps to Stimulate the Reproductive Organs
This pose creates a certain flow of pranic currents towards the brain that calms down the mind making it fit for introversion and higher practices of meditation.

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Precaution During Baddha Padmasana

Avoid this asana in case of a knee injury, severe back or shoulder pain.
Pregnant women avoid this Pose.
If you really want to get all the benefits of Asana and Pranayama you have to practice daily.
Supervision of a well-educated trainer is strictly recommended.

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Know about Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) its benefits and precautions

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3 years ago

April 14, 2020

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Know about Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) its benefits and precautions

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Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) step by step

Lie flat on your stomach. Place your hands on the side and ensure that your toes touch each other.
Then, move your hands to the front, making sure they are at the shoulder level, and place your palms on the floor.
Now, placing your body’s weight on your palms, inhale and raise your head and trunk. Note that your arms should be bent at your elbows at this stage.
You need to arch your neck backward in an attempt to replicate the cobra with the raised hood. But make sure your shoulder blades are firm, and your shoulders are away from your ears.

Press your hips, thighs, and feet to the floor.

Hold the asana for about 15 to 30 seconds while breathing normally. Feel your stomach pressed against the floor. With practice, you should be able to hold the asana for up to two minutes.

To release the pose, slowly bring your hands back to the sides. Rest your head on the ground by bringing your forehead in contact with the floor. Place your hands under your head. Then, slowly rest your head on one side and breathe.

Know about Dandasana its benefits and precautions

Benefits of Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Increases flexibility
Tones the abdomen
Strengthens the arms and shoulders
Decreases stiffness of the lower back
Stretches muscles in the shoulders, chest and abdominal.
Improves menstrual irregularities
Elevates mood
Firms and tones the buttocks
Stimulates organs in the abdomen, like the kidneys
Improves blood circulation
Relieves stress and fatigue
Opens the chest and helps to clear the passages of the heart and lungs
Improves digestion
Strengthens the spine
Soothes sciatica
Helps to ease symptoms of asthma

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Precaution during Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Avoid practicing Bhujangasana if you are pregnant, have fractured ribs or wrists, or recently underwent abdominal surgeries, such as for hernia.
Also avoid doing Bhujangasana if you suffer from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.
Practice Cobra Pose under an teacher’s guidance if you have suffered from chronic diseases or spinal disorders in the past.

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Know about Dandasana its benefits and precautions

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4 years ago

July 17, 2019

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Dandasana Steps

Sit on your yoga mat with the legs outstretched in front of your body. Point your big toes upwards.
Keep the spine and neck erect, legs together and feet gently touching each other.
Place the palm on the floor by the side of your hips, point fingers towards the toes.
Keep the arms straight to provide firm and gentle support to the spine.
Stretch your big toes towards yourself and firmly press your thighs and heels into the floor.
Engage the muscles of your legs to root your legs down into the ground.
Gently press your palms against the floor to elongate your back.
Stretch the spine upwards right from the pelvis to the top of your head.
Lift your chest up and slightly draw your shoulders back to broaden your collarbones.
Maintain a straight gaze and take slow breaths.
Hold Dandasana from 20 seconds to a minute depending on how long you feel comfortable.

Benefits of Daandasana

This asana helps to strengthen the muscles on your back.
It also helps to stretch the chest and the shoulders.
With regular practice of this asana, your posture is sure to be improved.
The abdomen is stretched and strengthened as well.
It is known to cure sciatica and asthma.
This asana helps to focus and calm the mind. When paired with proper breathing, it relieves stress and helps enhance concentration.