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'Pada' means feet, 'ut' means intense and 'tan' means to stretch, while 'asana' is pose or posture. All put together it means intense leg or foot stretch. Usually, it is referred to as the Prasarita Padottanasana, where 'prasarita' again means to extend. It can be explained as a Standing Forward Bend or Forward Bend Yoga and is one of the fundamental standing postures in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

Anjaneyasana is referred to as the Crescent Moon Yoga Pose. The posture is sometimes referred to as the Crescent Lunge Pose or Yoga Lunge Pose because the movement requires a slight forward lunge to achieve it perfectly.

Tantra Yoga is a very deep and profound understanding of the universe and things around us. The beauty of Tantra Yoga is that it takes a leaf out of various sciences and fuses them with the techniques of Yoga.

Parsvottanasana or the Yoga Pyramid Pose is a standing pose, where you bend forward and downward, so that in its most flexible form, your head is almost touching your ankles. It thus provides a great stretch to your hamstrings and lengthens your spine. It also includes proper breathing techniques as your perform the posture.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Hatha Yoga exercises for core muscles develop a stable and strong core, help prevent injuries, alleviate back pain, and significantly improve the posture. Yoga provides several exercises to develop a strong core. The core muscles extend from the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to the pelvic floor. The powerhouse of the body includes your back, buttocks, and core.

The Hanumanasana or Yoga Monkey Pose is a kneeling posture with a deep intense seated splits. It looks simple, but requires great flexibility to perform it.

The Head to Knee Forward Bend or the Janu Sirsasana is a stretching pose and should not be attempted by you. There is no substitute for the physical guidance of a yoga instructor. But it also helps to read about the poses that you are about to learn. Here is how you can do the Head to Knee Forward Bend.

Matsya is the Sanskrit word for "fish", and hence, the matsya pose is commonly known as the "fish pose." The ancient yoga texts place great emphasis on this yoga fish pose and have termed it the "destroyer of all diseases".

Most of the people in the entire world think that yoga is only for stretching and flexibility of the body, but there is a lot more about yoga. Yoga also gives the health benefits of daily practice of asanas and exercises.

Ardha Chandrasana is also called Half Moon Pose. It is so called because when the pose is assumed, the shape of the torso and the outstretched limbs resemble that of a crescent moon. This pose works on the various parts of the body such as the groins, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, abdomen, spine, chest and shoulders, and proves beneficial to the body in many ways.

These poses, in the course of your practice, will make you more relaxed, stronger, more focused and more balanced. They will also help you get in shape for summer so that you can sport your beachwear without feeling embarrassed.

Matsyendrasana helps to stretch and relax the spine. It is often recommended for those who suffer from frequent back aches because it can relieve the pressure on the spinal column and cure back pains. However, if you suffer from a degenerative disk, it is advised that you do not practice any spinal twist yoga poses.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Can asana practice create an environment for a healthy spine? Due to individual habits, movements, illnesses, injuries, and genetics, each spine is unique in its strengths and weaknesses. This means that one asana (posture) may be beneficial to one person's spine, while it may cause extreme pain to another. When the spine is misaligned, the circulation of spinal fluid, and the nerve responses throughout the body, is affected. With that said - any person who has pre-existing spinal problems, should consult with a medical professional before practicing Yoga postures or any form of exercise.

By Ishrattasleem Tasleem Nowadays, people are living a busy and hectic lifestyle; fatigue is a common complaint of modern life. The sense of a fragmented and displaced lifestyle is found among people of all age groups and genders. To get rid of all the worries, stale energy, and effects of stress, yoga has proven to be an ideal holistic health system, gentle exercise for relaxation, refuge from the stress of daily life, and an ideal past time all around the world in recent years, especially with rapid growth in the Western world.

There are a considerable lot of the Yoga training centres in India. Yoga teachers are consider as expert fitness instructors. To get a competitive edge in the fitness industry, certification is necessary. Choose the best Yoga Teacher Training classes in Rishikesh to become a certified YOGA teacher.

Do you want to build a strong core and make your workout regimen more challenging? Then, add an exercise ball to your workout routine and daily life to maximize results. You can use it in several ways depending on your fitness goals. Exercise balls are most often used for full-body toning, stabilizing your muscles, strengthening your core, and improving your posture and balance. Read the complete article here and learn how these exercise balls can supercharge your health. Also, check out the professional grade exercise balls from DynaPro Direct that offers a lifetime guarantee. Available in colors like bright pink, blue, grey, and black - in three sizes.

Yoga works against cold and influenza by gradually strengthening our immune system much more than before, and this is why we get its preventive and curative effect to eliminate diseased health condition.

Yoga for weight loss - everyone in today's busy world wants to be fit. Today's world is quite busy and people hardly get time for their health. Many serious diseases like Diabetes, Heart diseases, Blood pressure and much more.

Yoga For Back Pain is a very common problem that most of us face daily. It's all due to our bad habits. According to various surveys conducted nine out of ten people are suffering from this problem. So it might be the most common health issue that people are facing in today's world.continue reading

Mermaid Yoga is the perfect way to add some extra zen to your yoga practice. With their unique Sup Yoga Maui boards, you can flow through sun salutations and Warrior II with ease. And when you're done, you can relax on the board and enjoy the view.