Author: Mahendra Kumar Vyas

Shiva The First Yogi In Yoga, Lord Shiva is considered as the Adi Yogi or the Adi Guru as he is said to be the foremost among the yogis and the first teacher of the science of Yoga. Hindu Shastras and scriptures depict him to be sitting in lotus pose on Mount Kailash, in deep samadhi, unmoved by the events of the universe. LORD SHIVA represents the destructive aspect of Brahman, the Supreme Soul. Lord Shiva is the all-pervading Isvara, and who also dwells in Mount Kailash. He is the storehouse for wisdom. Shiva minus Parvati is pure Nirguna Brahman.…

Yoga For Back Pain Relief Are you tired of battling backache, slipped disc or sciatica or any other form of back pain? Allopathic treatment may help little to alleviate it. So try Yoga, as a lot of people have done and more are turning to yoga for a simple, yet effective and permanent way to get rid of the back pain. Understanding how pain is defined can be helpful in learning how to control it better. Types Of Back Pain For the purposes of research and medical practice, pain can be typically divided into three categories – Chronic Back Pain…

What Are Rudraksha Beads Rudraksha is the seed of the Rudraksha tree. Rudraksha beads are worn for good health and are used in a rosary for religious attainment through Japa ( Prayers). They are used for physical and mental health, to reduce stress and also for meditation. Rudraksha always gives positive effects to the wearer and has no malefic effects as compared to Ratnas / stones. According to the Shiva Purana, the berries of the rudraksha represent the tears of Rudra which he shed in a sad and disheartened state, soon after he came out of his meditative state. He…

Yoga / Pranayama For Thyroid – Best Yoga Thyroid Poses  Here in the post, we take a look at the best yoga poses for the thyroid gland and also the best pranayama for thyroid. These asanas and the given pranayama are easy to perform but still, the guidance of an expert Yoga Teacher will be best advised while you perform them. What Is Your Thyroid Gland The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland in front of the neck acts as the control center for our body. Hormones secreted by the thyroid help maintain the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs, and help the…

Chidakasha Meditation – Chidakasha Dharana Chidakasha Dharana is a visualization technique and at the same time, it is a meditational practice or meditation in itself. Through the practices of Chidakasha Dharana Meditation, one can experience the presence of the guru, the great master, within himself. This guided meditation technique can unlock the gates to the secret realms of awareness and states of consciousness which are beyond the mortal sight. Chidakasha Dharana is a secret practice of tantra which leads to the state of meditation and tranquillity of mind. It also balances the emotions and creates equilibrium in the physical body. What…

Simple Stress Management Techniques  Tension or stress has become a part of today’s life. One cannot escape it but by being aware of it, one can manage it and make life easier by coping with stress. The yogic philosophy enumerates three basic types of tensions or stress which are responsible for all the agonies of modern life – Physical stress, mental stress and emotional stress. Heart has to bear all the brunt. Three simple stress management techniques described in this post will help learn how to manage stress to practitioner. Stress has been accepted as a soft risk factor which…

Simhasana – Lion Pose In Yoga – Steps & Benefits Simhasana (सिंहासन – Simhasana In Hindi) is also called Lion Pose in Yoga. The name Simhasana comes from the Sanskrit words ‘Simha’ which means ‘Lion’ and ‘Asana’ which means ‘posture’ or ‘seat’. Simhasana or the Lion Pose resembles a squatting lion in the final pose. It is one of the excellent Yoga Poses for ears, nose, throat, eyes, and mouth and hence can be categorized under simplest but at the same time best of the facial exercises. Simhasana Yoga Pose is useful for people who Stutter, who are nervous and who are introverted.…

Supta Udarakarshanasana – Sleeping Abdominal Stretch Pose – Benefits & Contraindications Supt Udarakarshanasana, or the Sleeping Abdominal Stretch Pose, is a part of the digestive/abdominal group of asanas and is a great way to exercise and stretch both back and abdominal muscles. This Yogasana, also called sleeping abdominal stretch pose, is good for people suffering from indigestion, excess wind or gas and back pain. Supt Udarakarshanasna provides suppleness to the spine as the entire spine is given a uniform twisting stretch in the final position. It removes energy blockages from the back and abdominal areas. In Sanskrit, ‘Supta’ means ‘lying down’ or…

Sphinx Pose – Salamba Bhujangasana  Salamba Bhujangasana, also called Sphinx Pose or Easy Cobra Pose, is an excellent preparatory pose for the backward bending Yoga Poses like Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Chakrasana (wheel pose), and other backward bends. It is one of the excellent Yoga Poses for beginners as it is much easy for them to hold the pose for an extended period of time. It eases the erector spinae (the set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back) into the back bending action, slowly preparing the back and spine for moving into more intense variations.…

Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal Twist Pose Shava Udarakarshanasana, also known as Universal Spinal Twist, is one of the spine twisting Yoga poses. This Yoga Asana is a part of the digestive and abdominal group of asanas. This asana stretches side back muscles and is good for people suffering from indigestion, constipation, excess wind or gas, diabetes, and lower back pain. This Yogasana removes energy blockages from the back and abdominal areas. Shava Udarakarshanasana Steps Spread a Yoga mat on a flat ground and lie flat on back with the legs together and straight. In the starting position, the arms should…