Author: Mahendra Kumar Vyas

Ardha Matsyendrasana Benefits & Steps Ardha Matyendrasana (अर्धमत्स्येन्द्रासन – Ardha Matsyendrasana in Hindi) is one of the seated Yoga Poses that have an impact on the whole body from the top of the head to the tip of the toes. Ardha Matsyendrasana is also called half lord of fishes pose or seated spinal twist yoga pose. The asana is named after Yogi Matsyendranath, a Hatha Yogi of Nath Tradition, who first taught this asana to his disciples. It is one of the seated spinal twist yoga pose, very good for the back pain, liver, pancreas and all the parts of the body. Ardha…

Yoga And Purification Yoga goes with the common saying: Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Yoga is for purification and the first step to purification would be to clean the body first. For cleaning the body and for the body health in general, cold water bath, steam bath and sunbathing can be rejuvenating and beneficial in many ways. Cold Water Bath Benefits A bath daily in cold water in the early morning before Sunrise should be a part of everyone’s routine. It improves the blood circulation. It is invigorating, energizing and refreshing. The water that gets cooled during the night evolves much…

Paschimottanasana – Back Stretching Pose Paschimottanasana (पश्चिमोत्तानासन – Paschimottanasana In Hindi) is among the excellent forward bend Yoga poses for lower back stretches, weight loss, and for diabetes. The practice of Paschimottasnasana stimulates the solar plexus. This classic forward bend is very good for the whole body, from the heels to the head. This asana is an excellent yoga asana for females and should be a part of the yogic routine of every female and more important for the girls that are about to marry. Paschimottanasana Steps Spread a Yoga Mat on the ground and sit on it with the legs…

Yoga Nidra Sleep – Yoga Nidra Meditation The technique of Yoga Nidra Sleep or Yoga Nidra Meditation, also called psychic sleep has been given to the world in a scientific manner by Swami Satyananda Saraswati and is the best way to get relief from physical, mental, and emotional stress. It is an efficient and effective form of psychic and physiological rest. The total systematic and deep relaxation by a Yoga Nidra session is equivalent to hours of ordinary sleep. Through the practice of Yoga Nidra, we are not only relaxing but restructuring and reforming our whole personality from within. What Is…

Kapalbhati Pranayama Kapalbhati Pranayama is classified under both Pranayam and Shat Kriya (Cleansing Process). It requires the least effort and gives great returns. Regular practice of Kapalbhati Pranayama detoxifies all the systems in our body. Here is a quick guide to understanding KapalBhati Steps and how it helps regularize the breath, what are the benefits of Kapalbhati Pranayama, and how it makes breathing easier and smoother. Kapalbhati Pranayama Meaning In Sanskrit, the word Kapal means ‘cranium’ or ‘forehead’ and Bhati means ‘splendour’ or ‘knowledge’. Hence Kapalbhati is a breathing technique in Yoga, which cleans the neural path in the forehead…

Yoga For Women Whether you call it an awareness of yoga among women or their need, the number of women practicing yoga in different Yoga classes is more than that of men. Nature has given the woman’s body a greater purpose to fulfill. A woman has to become a mother, and for that reason, nature has designed a special system for her. The hormonal secretions in the female body are entirely different from that of a man.  These all factors demand a greater need for yoga for them, and just by practicing a few yoga asanas and pranayama every day,…

Swami Ramanand Ji Shastri Swami Ramanand Ji Shastri was a Sannyasin, a selfless soul, whose life was dedicated to service to mankind. He came to Mumbai in 1975 from Bihar with a sole purpose to serve the poor. While in Mumbai, he came to Geeta Bhawan, Sunder Nagar in Malad (west) and started Hatha Yoga classes there. Being a sannyasin, he could easily encourage the people to adopt Yoga for a total health. Besides teaching Yoga, Swami Ji also traveled to a lot of rural areas of Maharashtra and arranged eye camps for the poor. He would take a handcart…

When Shri Ramanand ji Shastri agreed to the demand of residents of Bangur Nagar to start Yoga classes in the area, the responsibility to conduct classes on regular basis was bestowed on Shri Madhusudan Ji Seksaria. Since 17th November 1981, Shri Madhusudan Seksaria (age 65) has been doing his duty to carry forward the task of his Guru Shri Shastri ji, and thousands of people have benefitted from the efforts that he has made. His efforts have resulted in the Yoga Niketan today becoming a well-recognized and well-organized Yoga Institute in Mumbai, with all branches of Yoga viz. Raja Yoga,…

Slow And Deep Breathing Breathing is a spontaneous process which occurs automatically without our awareness. It is written in the ”Hatha Yoga Pradipika”, the ancient text on yoga: “Life is the period between one breath and the next. A person who only half breathes, only half lives. He who breathes correctly acquires control of the whole being.” The ancient yogis were fully aware of the importance of breath, they knew how to breathe correctly and hence lived a healthy and long life. Deep Breathing And Longevity In yoga, it is said that each person has a fixed number of breaths…

Swami Sivananda Saraswati – A Great Yogi Swami Sivananda Saraswati (1887-1963) is one of the great yoga teachers of our time. As a major spiritual voice of his time, Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati guided thousands of spiritual seekers, disciples, and aspirants all over the world. He founded the Divine Life Society at Rishikesh in 1936, the Sivananda Ayurvedic Pharmacy in 1945, the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in 1948, and the Sivananda Eye Hospital in 1957. Swami Ji attained Maha Samadhi on 14th July 1963. Swami Sivananda Saraswati Early Life On Thursday, the 8th of September 1887, in the village of…