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Balasana or Child Pose Balasana or Child Pose Step 1 Balasana or Child Pose Step 2 In Sanskrit Bal means ‘Child’ and Asana means ‘Pose’. In this asana, we have to rest like a child. So, it is named as Child Pose or Balasana. This pose stretches hips, thighs and legs. It calms the mind and relieves stress and tension. It is also called as Garbhasana or Shashankasana as the body faces the floor in foetal position. Balasana or Child Pose is a resting pose. It is a forward bending pose. It can be sequenced between more challenging asanas. Benefits of Balasana or Child Pose ·          It stretches gently lower back, hips, thighs, knees and ankles. ·          It relaxes spine, shoulders and neck. ·          It increases blood circulation to our head which may soothe headaches. ·          It stimulates digestion and elimination. ·          It helps ease neck and back pain. ·          It is a great pose to ease anxiety and stress. ·          It is excellen

Shankh Mudra for Thyroid, Stammering, Restlessness Shankh means conch in India. In this Hand Mudra, we have to use both the hands to form a conch shape. So, it is called as Shankh Mudra or Seashell Mudra. Mudra means Gesture or Seal. As per Yoga, Thumb represents fire element. Index finger represents Air element. Middle finger represents Sky element. Ring finger represents earth element. Little finger represents water element.  Shankh Mudra Step1 Shankh Mudra Step2 Shankh Mudra Step 3 Shankh Mudra Step 4 How to do Shankh Mudra ·          Sit cross legged on a Yoga Mat. Keep your spine erect but relaxed. If you cannot sit on floor, sit on chair or bed. It can be done in Vajrasana , Padmasana or Sukhasana. ·          Raise your arms. Bend your elbows. Place your hands in front of chest. ·          Put your left thumb in middle of palm of right hand. ·          Encircle left thumb with all four fingers of right hand. ·          Raise your r

Home Remedy for Stomach Disorders Home Remedy for Stomach Disorders Image by  Christian Dorn  from  Pixabay   Stomach is main part of our digestive system. If our food is not digested properly it can lead to disorders like flatulence, acidity and constipation. Here are some Home Remedy for Stomach Disorders. Home Remedy for Acidity ·          3-4 times a day drink coconut water. ·          Have a plateful of watermelon and/or cucumber every hour. ·          Take a tiny piece of jaggery or gur every hour. Just keep it in the mouth and suck it slowly till acidity subsides. ·          1-2 teaspoon of harad (Terminalia Chebula) juice is effective in controlling acidity. For better results mix it with equal amount of amla juice. Grate amla and squeeze the pulp through a clean muslin cloth to take out amla juice. ·          Chew a piece of harard (Terminalia Chebula) for acidity. It is an age-old remedy. Home Remedy for Belching ·          Grind 2 teasppons of each

Cat Pose or Marjariasana – Its Benefits and How to do it Marjari means cat. Asana means Pose. So, this pose is called as Cat Pose. Cat Pose or Marjariasana Step 1 Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 2 Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 3 Cat Pose or Marjariasana step 4 How to do Cat Pose or Marjariasana ·          Put your knees, feet and hands on the ground. Form a table. Back should form a table top like position. Hands and feet form the legs of table. ·          Keep arms perpendicular to floor. Hands should be directly under the shoulders and flat on the ground. Keep knees hip width apart. ·          Look straight. Raise you chin and tilt your head upwards. Push your back downwards. ·          Hold this pose for 6-8 seconds. Take long deep breaths. ·          While exhaling arch back up as much as possible. Drop your chin to your chest. ·          Hold this pose for 6-8 seconds. ·          Return to initial table like position. ·          This comp

Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose Setu means Bridge, Bandha means ‘Bind’ or ‘Lock’, Asana means ‘Pose’ or ‘Posture’. This asana resembles a bridge, so it is called as ‘Bridge Pose’ or ‘SetuBandhasana’. It is an easy pose to practice. People of any age can practice this pose. Let us see Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose. Benefits of Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose ·          It cures diseases of loins and thighs. ·          It gives exercise to shoulders, neck, elbows and hands. Constant practice of this asana strengthens them. ·          It forces out excess of gases and cures indigestion. ·          Practice of this asana makes spine flexible and active. ·          It calms the brain, reduces stress, anxiety and depression. ·          It helps in asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and sinusitis. ·          It relieves the tired back immediately. It strengthens back muscles. How to do Setubandhasana or Brid

Health Benefits of Ushtrasana or Camel Pose Ushtrasana or Camel Pose ‘Ushtra’ means Camel in Sanskrit and Asana means ‘Pose’. In this pose almost all the limbs of the body are arched like those of a camel. So, it is called as Ushtrasana. It is a backward bending pose. This asana belongs to the category of kneeling poses. It can be practiced by beginner and intermediate level practioners. Let us see the benefits of Ushtrasana or Camel Pose and how to do it. How to do Ushtrasana or Camel Pose ·          Sit in Vajrasana. Kneel on the yoga mat. ·          Keep about fifteen cms distance between the heels. ·          Breathe deeply. Arch backwards. Hold the right ankles firmly with the right hand and the left ankles with the left hand. If you cannot touch your ankles, just keep the hands on the hips. Alternately keep pillows below knees so that hands can touch the pillows. ·          Breathe in the normal way. Hold this position for 6-8 seconds. ·          Come ba