...ones and massages the entire abdominal area and it relieves constipation. It stretches the hamstring muscles, lumbar and sacral regions and increases flexibility in the hip joints. Regular practice of this asana removes excess weight in the abdomen area.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do sitting Forward bend:

1) A person who suffers from slipped disc and sciatica should not practice this powerful asana.

2) Anyone who has asthma should not attempt to practice this pose.

3) If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy avoid this asana as it puts stress on the womb. After the first trimester you can practice the pose very gently with your legs slightly apart.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga expert based in London.

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The Highly Complicated Swara Yoga Takes Breathing Exercises To A Higher Level

...ivities right from the time when you wake up. This includes eating, bathing, working, socializing and even sleeping.

Those who master Swara Yoga can gain control over anything in their lives -- right from making friends and earning more wealth to gaining knowledge and achieving sound mental, physical and spiritual well-being. However, there is no scientific proof of this. To most, it is still a belief.

There are three types of swaras -- the Left Swara (Ida Nadi), the Right Swara (Pingala Nadi) and Sushumna or third Swara. All the ...more

Prenatal Yoga

...just drop the yoga habit once the little one has arrived! Just like prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga has many benefits. It can help new mothers lose the extra pregnancy weight, build strength, and give them much needed time to wind down. Engage in yoga before, during, and after your pregnancy and you (and your body) will handle the transition to motherhood perfectly.

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The Essence Of kundalini Yoga

...kundalini refers to the dormant power in the human organism, which lies at the root of the spinal column and is the individual bodily representation of the great cosmic power. The kundalini energy is generally described figuratively as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. The coiled state of the kundalini represents the unmanifested spiritual power and consciousness of humans

The main purpose of kundalini Yoga is to awaken this kundalini energy which gradually takes the practitioner to progressively elevated levels of consciousness. The awakened kundalini energy merges the individual consciousness of the practitioner with the vital consciousness of the entire universe and thus bestows upon them many divine, occult powers. It also brings upon the practitioner the realization that we are all spiritual beings having a hu...more

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