Author: Mahendra Kumar Vyas

Salabhasana – Full Locust Pose Full Locust Pose or Salabhasana is a simple backbend that strengthens the entire back from the nape of the neck to the backs of the heels. Salabhasana Meaning Salabh means ‘locust’ in Sanskrit. In the final position of Salabhasana, the practitioner’s appearance gives the looks of a locust with its tail raised. Because of these reasons, the Salabhasana is also known by the name ‘the locust pose’ or ‘the grasshopper pose’. Locusts are known for their power, energy, and ability to take great leaps. So are the benefits of Asana. This yoga pose is very good…

Swami Satyananda Saraswati was born at Almora, Uttar Pradesh, in 1923. In 1943 he met Swami Sivananda Saraswati at Rishikesh and became his disciple. Swami ji stayed with Swami Sivananda in his Ashram for the next 12 years as a sannyasin in the toughest of conditions. But Swami ji has stated those 12 year periods as the best period of his life. He immersed himself in Guru Seva. He simply followed the instructions of his Master. He was asked to look after administration, the printing work of Ashram books, kitchen work etc. which he did as was asked to him.…

Cobra Pose Yoga – Bhujangasana, Benefits, Images & Procedure Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) is a backward bend yoga asana that tones and strengthens the muscles controlling the spine. In almost all backward bend Yoga poses including Bhujangasana, the spinal nerves, which emerge from in between the adjoining vertebrae, are decompressed and decongested. Bhujangasana expands the chest and encourages inhalation. It is the seventh pose in the 12 poses of the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation yoga. Bhujangasana Meaning In Sanskrit, “Bhujanga” means “Cobra” and “asana” means “pose”; that’s why this Yogasana is also called ‘Cobra Pose’. Bhujangasana gives the appearance of a hooded cobra.…

Dhanurasana – Bow Pose Yoga – Steps By Step Dhanurasana (धनुरासन – Dhanurasana In Hindi), also called Bow Pose in Yoga, gives the appearance of a stretched bow in the final pose. The stretched hands and legs represent the strings of a bow, and the body and the thighs represent the bow. Therefore it is also known as the bow pose. Dhanurasana works in many ways to stretch out the body and its parts, stimulating its organs to perform to their optimum. The posture of Dhanurasana develops an attitude of self-confidence and fearlessness in a practitioner. Dhanurasana Steps  Spread a Yoga mat…

Yogic Breathing  Most people breathe incorrectly. Once into Yoga, the people get the knowledge to breathe in a correct manner.  Yogic Breathing is a practice that is very important in today’s life as it helps correct poor breathing habits. In the situation of high stress or anger, the yogic breathing act as a tonic for it calm the nerves. What is Yogic Breathing? Yogic Breathing is the combination of all three basic breathing techniques i.e. abdominal breathing, thoracic breathing, and clavicular breathing. (Please read Abdominal ( Diaphragmatic breathing ) – Thoracic breathing – Clavicular breathing). Yogic Breathing Technique Lie in…

Hath Yogi Nikam Guruji When Yoga was growing as a lucrative market, it was the great master Shri Nikam Guruji, who insisted on teaching it most traditionally – free of charge. And he maintained the same throughout his life i.e. teaching Yoga without any charges. For the service of humankind and to maintain his style of teaching, Shri Nikam Guruji founded the organization “Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir” in Thane, which today runs classes all over Mumbai, imparting free knowledge of Yoga. With his great dedication & organizational skill, Guruji nurtured this voluntary organization from scratches to over 50 branches. This…

How Can Relaxation Techniques Reduce Stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress symptoms and help one lead a better quality of life. Relaxation techniques can help in many ways like slowing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, slowing down the breathing rate, improving digestion, reducing the activity of stress hormones, reducing muscle tension, improving concentration, sound sleep and so many benefits. The last few centuries have seen a change in the way of life, change in the social system and other systems. This has brought about the dispersion of human energies and dispersion of ideas at all levels. This has resulted in the loss…

How To Do Tratak – Powers Of Tratak – Dangers Of Tratak Yogi Swatmarama mentions a practitioner becoming clairvoyant and developing other capacities such as telepathy, telekinesis, psychic healing, etc., by regular practice of Tratak. Benefits of Tratak include strong willpower and improved memory. Physiologically, Tratak relieves eye diseases such as eye strain and headache, myopia, astigmatism, and even early stages of cataracts. Tratak Meaning Looking intently with an unwavering gaze at a small point without blinking until tears are shed, is known as Tratak. Tratak is an important Kriya amongst the six processes of purification called “Shatkarma”. For Shatkarma, you may please…

Matsyasana Steps, Benefits & Precautions Matsyasana (मत्स्यासन – Matsyasana in Hindi), the fish pose, is one of the backward bend Yoga poses, that makes the practitioner-focused and resilient. Further, Matsyasana (fish pose yoga) benefits the practitioner by preserving his brahmacharya. In this asana, the legs are grounded to the point that they feel deeply burrowed in the earth. This lifts the chest and deepens the breathing. The way of folding the legs in this pose resembles the tail of a fish, while the rest of the body gives the look of the body and the head of the fish. This is…

Different Paths Of Yoga To come out of lust for power, material greed, sensual pleasure, selfishness, passion for wealth and all materialistic desires is possible, if one practices the very principles of Yoga in the right earnest. Yoga transmutes animal nature into divine nature and raises a Sadhaka to the Pinnacle of divine glory and Splendour. Four Paths Of Yoga Karma yoga is suitable for a man who is active and selfless. Bhakti yoga is for a man who is emotional and devotional in nature. Raja Yoga is for a man of mystic temperament and Jnana Yoga for a man…