Author: Mahendra Kumar Vyas

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…

Vyaghrasana (Tiger Pose) Steps & Benefits  ‘Vyaghra’ means ‘Tiger’ in Sanskrit and the asana is so called as it emulates the stretching movement made by a tiger when it wakes up from sleep. One of the great lower back stretches, ‘Tiger Pose’ or the ‘Vyaghrasana’ is done on fours where the spine is stretched deep, giving a great opening to the hips and the thighs. Spine, hip, and leg joints are loosened and spinal nerves are toned. Vyaghrasana is especially beneficial for women after childbirth as it tones the female reproductive organs (categorized under Post Natal Yoga). This asana reduces…

Ardha Salabhasana (Half Locust Pose) Steps & Benefits Ardha Salabhasana is an excellent Yoga Pose for back pain and pelvic organs. It is made up of three words Ardh, Salabh, and Asana, in which the word “Ardha” means ‘half’, “Salabh” means ‘locust’, and “Asana” means ‘posture’ and hence the name Ardha Salabhasana or Half-Locust Pose. Ardha Salabhasana can be considered as a preparatory pose for Salabhasana. The final pose of  Salabhasana resembles a feeding locust, with the head lowered and tail raised up. Locusts are known for their energy and ability to take great leaps. Ardha Salabhasana, one of the…

Mantra And Mind Conscious Unconscious & Subconscious Mind What all we talk and share comes from the conscious mind. The mind has two other layers categorized into the subconscious mind and the unconscious mind. So a man thinks not only on the conscious plane but thinks also when he is in a subconscious or unconscious state. These deeper layers of the mind (subconscious and unconscious) consist of hidden desires, fears, emotions and complexes in the form of Samskaras and Vasanas. Some theories even classify mind into seven levels. Apart from conscious, sub-conscious and unconscious levels, the other levels classified are…

Sitkari Pranayama Steps & Benefits Sitkari Pranayama also called the hissing breath, is one of the breathing techniques in Yoga that cools down our body and mind. Sitkari is similar to Sheetali Pranayama.  Whereas in Sheetali Pranayama, the tongue is rolled into a tube, in Sitkari Pranayama it is rolled up to touch the upper palate. This Pranayama too has a positive impact on the nervous system and endocrine glands, as in Sheetali Pranayama. A person becomes young and charming by practicing this breathing exercise.  A Person is able to control thirst and hunger with the daily practice of Sitkari Pranayama. Sitkari Pranayama…