Tag: Tree Pose

Hip-openers are some of the most requested asanas in yoga classes because they bring release in many areas that are tight. When your hips are...

There are some Yoga poses you can use to relieve stress in the back caused due to hours of sitting. The Pigeon pose helps stretch the back and hamstrings and also helps deal with sciatica. A full body stretch can loosen all the muscles that are bunched up with tension. The cat pose and Vakrasana help twist the spine in different directions while also relieving tension in the lower back. Finally, the tree pose relieves stress in the upper back and centers you.

This past week I heard whispers of Fall’s arrival and it made my heart smile. While my 3 year old played on the playground, I...

In the world of fitness, legs are probably the most ignored part of the body. While strong legs do not have the kind of...

Whether you're facing a creative block, body pain, physical and emotional tension, or doubts about your creativity, yoga can help you. Yoga not only strengthens your body and reduces the risk of pains but also clears up your mind and makes space for new, creative, positive thoughts. Yoga poses that help include the head-to-knee forward bend, the bridge, shoulder stand, tree, and legs-up-the-wall.

Yoga has now come up as an instrument to help kids with autism. Yoga is well-known for its positive effects on coordination, flexibility, concentration,...

Adho Mukha Svanasana or downward facing dog pose strengthens the muscles of your arms, shoulders, and legs. Kumbhakasana or plank pose strengthens the muscles along the spine. Ardha Pincha Mayurasana or dolphin pose stretches your shoulders, feet, calves, and hamstrings. Utkatasana or chair pose benefits the spine, hips, and chest muscles. Vrkasana or tree pose strengthens legs. Chaturanga Dandasana or four-limbed staff pose develops core stability.

Yoga is a proven form of exercise that can help people with arthritis to improve many physical and psychological symptoms. Yoga is prescribed by practitioners as one of the best and most natural methods to beat joint pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Recent scientific studies involving people with various types of arthritis show that regular yoga practice helps reduce joint pain and improve joint flexibility and function.

Vrikshasana or tree pose is a powerful yoga pose that trains your body to attain balance while toning your leg muscles. Practicing this pose on a regular basis will not only help strengthen your spine and your tone your legs, but also helps you calm down and stay grounded. Although the tree pose has plenty of health benefits, it’s not for those who suffer from migraines, insomnia, hip and knee injuries.

The practice of yoga has been shown to help depression, anxiety, and reduce stress. This way, the person can experience more confidence in themselves. Poses such as the mountain pose, the tree pose, the upward dog pose, and the warrior poses, help the body find balance and calm the mind. They also help improve posture, making one seem and feel more confident.

Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise in today's world. The spiritual aspects of yoga combined with the physical benefits make...

If you're having trouble concentrating at school or work, Yoga can help. Bhramari Pranayama is a breathing exercise that can improve memory and concentration. It can also provide relief from tension and anxiety, both which affect concentration. Yogasanas can also help improve your mental control. Some of these include Vajrasana, Garudasana, Sarvangasana, Vrikshasana, and Halasana.

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Winter in Ayurveda is called the Kapha time, meaning a time where we feel a sense of inertia, heaviness, and introspection. The body and...

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