Monday 19 March 2012

YOGA SADHANA


1. PADMASANA (LOTUS)
Brings harmony between the body, mind and soul.  Peace of mind flows down to those who suffer from anxiety, tension, anger and other negative emotions.
2. SARVANGASANA  (SHOULDER STAND)
This asana expands the rib cage and helps in deep breathing and also increases the lung capacity.  The inverted body pose also brings fresh supply of oxygen and rich blood to the heart.
3. MATSYASANA (FISH)
This asana expands your chest tones the nerves of the neck and back.  It also ensures that the thyroid and parathyroid glands obtain maximum benefit.
4. DARMIKASANA (SURRENDER)
People with high blood pressure, glaucoma or a detached retina, should concentrate on asanas which may rectify their condition before performing inverted poses like Sarvangasana, Halasana.
5. DHANURASANA (THE BOW)
An excellent asana for the spinal cord which strengthens the hips and takes care of spondylitis.  The expansion of the chest increases blood circulation in the heart muscles.
6. SAVASANA (SHANTI ASANA)
The body relaxes through various techniques like self-hypnosis, Kaya-kriya.  Persons who are sad and disturbed can be benefited.
7. YOGA NIDRA
The sleep of Yoga.

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