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Padma means lotus and asana means posture. It is a cross-legged yoga asana that is mainly used to perform pranayama and meditation. How to do Padmasana? Sit on the floor with legs straight. Now, bend the right leg at the knee and place it on the left thigh as close as you can to the origin of the thigh muscles. Now, bend the left leg and put it on the right thigh.  Both knees should be on the ground and the soles of the feet must be upwards. Spine must be kept straight. This is basic padmasana. Hands can be kept in the lap over one another or in a specific mudra. Variation 1- Baddha padmasana After assuming padmasana, pass the left arm behind the back and grab the toe of the left foot and then pass the right arm behind the back to grab the toe of the right foot. This pose is more suitable for advanced disciples. Once you can do this pose easily, you can bend forward while holding the toes and put your forehead on the ground, and relax in that position. This pose massages the abdominal

 What is the trikonasana pose? In Sanskrit 'trikona' means triangle. In this pose, the body looks like a triangle hence the name trikonasana. What are the benefits of trikonasana? This asana tones the leg muscles and removes stiffness in the legs and hips. Trikonasana also corrects minor deformities in the legs. It strengthens the ankles. It relieves back pain and neck sprains. Trikonasana develops the chest muscles. This asana helps in removing constipation as it increases the peristalsis of the intestines. It helps in reducing excess weight. This yoga pose is beneficial in improving digestion. It is an amazing asana to reduce stress and anxiety as the position of the head and heart is almost in the same line, and more oxygenated blood flows to the brain yet the position of the brain is not so much down that you feel the rush of the blood to your head. It powerfully massages the spinal nerves, lower back, and abdominal organs thus increasing appetite. How to do trikonasana? St

What is savasana?  Savasana aka corpse pose is a yoga asana that is usually done at the end of a yoga session to relax the body and mind. In modern terms, you can consider it as a cool-down mechanism after difficult and challenging yoga asanas. In this asana, you have to behave like a corpse, the body remains completely still. No movements whatsoever. You must be thinking how hard it could be but keeping the body still is one thing but the mind, plays its own tricks. That's why this asana seems simple but in reality, it is very challenging to do it with perfection. How to perform savasana? Lie flat on your back keeping hands a little away from the thighs, with palms up and relaxed. Close your eyes and relax your body. Do not force your body parts to keep at a certain position. Let them settle in their natural position by themselves. Take a few deep breaths. This will help you to focus better on your breathing. Now breathe slow and fine without any jerks. Breathing should be so fine

  How to do bhujangasana? Lie flat on the stomach with legs straight together. Place the palms on the floor parallel to the shoulders. Slowly raise the head and shoulders while inhaling taking the head backward. Bend the back as much as possible. Try to bend from the upper back, keeping shoulders locked backward and chest expanded fully. Keep the navel close to the floor. Hold as long as possible. Do not strain as it can hurt your back. Now you must have understood the reason behind people calling it cobra pose after reading the above paragraph and watching the picture. Variation 1: Keep the whole forearm instead of just palms on the floor, rest is the same as bhujangasana. This variation is well suited to beginners. Variation 2- sarpasana Take the arms behind and interlock the fingers. Now try to raise the body as in the cobra pose by tensing the arms and back while raising the chest. Variation 3- triyaka bhujangasana After assuming bhujangasana, twist the upper trunk and head and gaz

What is hatha yoga? Hatha yoga is a traditional form of yoga that focuses on physical postures and breathing techniques to improve the health and well-being of the body and mind. It originated in ancient India and has been practiced for centuries as a way to promote physical and mental balance and clarity. The word "Hatha" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "ha," meaning "sun," and "tha," meaning "moon." This refers to the balance and harmony that is achieved through the practice of hatha yoga, as the body and mind are brought into a state of balance and equilibrium. The true purpose of hatha yoga Though yoga has proved to be very effective in the treatment of many complex and chronic ailments, this was not the purpose of its introduction to the common people. The main purpose of hatha yoga is to create a balance between the interaction of mind, body, and energy to awaken hidden energies which are responsible for the evolution of human

 A stable asana is very important in the practice of meditation so that one can sit for long durations without any discomfort. All the ancient texts of yoga consider siddhasana best among asanas for meditation. How to do siddhasana? Sit on the floor with the heel of the left foot pressing the perineum and right heel on top of the reproductive organ. Push the toes of the right foot between the left thigh and calf muscles. Keep the spine erect. Now, lower the head and place the chin on the collarbone. Relax and focus on the eyebrow center i.e. practice shambhavi Mahamudra . You can rest your arms on the knees in chin mudra or you can place them in your lap with your left palm over the right one. Siddhasana can only be practiced by men. Women should perform the feminine version of siddhasana which is Siddha yoni asana which is equally effective. Benefits of siddhasana: It stimulates the third eye center which opens the door to liberation. This asana is designed to channel the energy direc