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Hatha Yoga poses or rather the sequences are ideal for beginners, and this explains the popularity of Hatha Yoga for beginners. A Hatha Yoga class is typically slow paced with the sequences consisting of slow and deliberate stretching in combination with simple breath control techniques or pranayams, and a certain degree of meditation. The ease with which beginners can be introduced to yoga is one of the most striking benefits of Hatha Yoga.

This yoga also is known to have a more relaxed way of positioning the body and working on the postures. It is also not as vigorous as Ashtanga yoga, which is known as Power yoga. The interesting part of Viniyoga is that, the postures are modified as per the need of every student. That is the reason why Viniyoga is also known as a therapeutic yoga.

Yoga provides the right exercise for children by being non-competitive and gentle. They are perfectly safe and will help them release their stress and enhance energy. As children, their minds are pure and their bodies flexible, which means that they will able to learn the poses very easily.

Bikram Yoga incorporates two breathing techniques and twenty six different postures; each posture is performed twice in every session. Bikram Yoga is unique in the fact that it has to be performed in a heated room at temperatures of 95 to 100 °F and with a 40% level of humidity; hence, the name hot yoga.

'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.

By Dr. Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500 Is Yoga exercise Yogic? In ancient India, Yoga was a way of living that included moral, ethical, spiritual, and physical components. Postures (asana) were an important, but small segment of the ancient practice. Today, many people use the word "Yoga" to mean a particular type of physical exercise, while being totally unaware of its spiritual aspect, which makes the modern version of Yoga a shadow of its former self. Some classes end with no time invested in the value of pranayama, relaxation, or meditation.

n Sanskrit, 'Padma' means lotus, 'asana' means pose and 'ardha' means half. So translated literally, this means a yoga pose which is half of the Padmasana or Lotus Yoga Pose. The Half Lotus pose is one of the seated poses of yoga. Simply put, it is a pose where you sit cross-legged.

There are many resources available online for yoga practitioners. "Yoga Poses" will incorporate all prominent poses. Do's & Dont's...and Many more.....................

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.

The healing power of laughter is well known, and when laughter and yoga are combined, it is even more beneficial.

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.

Supine poses are the ones which are performed while lying on the back, facing upwards. These are usually done at the end of a yoga practice session, since they help to relax the body and release stress. Many of them also help to stretch the body to its maximum and thus increase flexibility and strength of those regions.

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.

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.

The practice of yoga postures during pregnancy can not only keep you physically well, but also mentally prepared for giving birth to a baby. With pain giving hormones and various pregnancy symptoms that a pregnant women suffer, yoga can be a natural solution to minimize these types of sufferings and discomforts, as well as ensuring an easier and smoother delivery and recovery time.

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".

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.

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.

This is a relatively simple posture, though it is advisable to take the help of a yoga teacher to learn the pose. Here is a step by step guide to help you understand the Revolved Triangle Pose better.