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Cobra Stretch Pose Or Bhujangasana

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  Cobra pose or Bhujangasana  is a very simple back-bending pose, which anyone can do. It is a prone posture, to be exact. If you have just started training in yoga, then this is the most apt posture for you to practice. It mainly works on the back, stomach, and the spine. Along with these parts, it also positively affects the arms, shoulders, chest, and the pelvic region. In this posture, the upper part of the torso and the neck are lifted. Your body resembles a cobra, in this posture, and hence the name.  If you are wondering how this posture will benefit you, you will know it here. The asana practice is said to positively affect the Throat chakra, Heart chakra, Solar Plexus chakra, Root chakra, and the Sacral chakra. Thus, this is an extremely effective posture. Whenever you will practice backbends in a yoga session, then this is most often the first posture. This asana enables you to make a gentle bow shape with your spine, to increase your flexibility. It also increases the streng
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Kapotasana – Pigeon Pose

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  Kapotasana   is derived from Sanskrit words “Kapot” means “Pigeon” and “asana” means “pose”. Whenever the name of the bird Pigeon comes up, a beautiful white bird comes to mind. The bird supposedly flies with all the freedom. In yogic sense, the spine is compared to a Pigeon. You can endow it with freedom of movement, by giving it the right practice. Kapotasana is basically a deep back-bending asana.  It is basically a hip opener asana that helps in opening up the hip joints. You can also meditate in a better manner, when you have mastered the pose. Moreover, the pose can be quite challenging for beginners. If you master the pose, by practicing it, you will get a lot of flexibility and added energy.  How To Do It? You can start doing the asana from Camel pose or Ushtrasana.  Inhale and lift the lower part of your belly upwards. Thereafter, you have to stabilize the lower back and then exhale.  Now, you have to inhale, while taking your hands upwards, towards the ceiling. You have to
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Trikonasana – Triangle Pose

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  The name has been derived from Sanskrit, where “Tri” means Three, “Kona” means corner/angle, Asana, meaning “pose.” So, Trikonasana means Triangle Pose. The term is also often used synonymously Utthita Trikonasana, Utthita meaning is “extended” so we call it Extended Triangle Pose. This posture performs on two sides, facing to right and facing to left.  Trikonasana, a standing yoga position that requires balance, strength and flexibility. The arms are extended with legs separated in this position, and one leg turned to 90 degrees. The upper body flexes towards the foot that is leading so that one arm extends toward but does not necessarily touch the ground, while the other is directed towards the sky. Apart from a variety of different physical advantages,  Trikonasana  is believed to clear energy pathways within the body. It is among the fundamental poses that are found in the various forms of yoga. It is a foundational pose, so it is most likely that you will encounter it in the fir
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Kakasana (Crow Pose)

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  Kakasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Kaka” which means “Crow” and “Asana” which means “Pose”.   Kakasana   is an intermediate level arm-balancing asana, which you can do after sufficient practice. You have to balance your whole body, on your wrists and arms. The main focus of the asana is on the biceps, triceps, forearms, wrist, palm, and core area. It is the 62 nd  pose in the 84 Hatha Yoga asanas. You can prepare yourself first, by doing arm strengthening exercises, to be able to balance the whole body on the arms and wrists.  This is a challenging pose, and once you manage to do it, your ego will definitely be satisfied. These are amongst the first arm balance postures that a student attempts. Postures like this help you to stay strong and flexible. Crow pose is a variation of Bakasana or Crane pose, where the only difference is that your arms rest against the upper arms in the former, and in the underarms in the latter. In order to get into either pose, you need to strengthen
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Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose – Mermaid Pose

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  Eka Pada Rajakapotasana   comes from the Sanskrit words and means “One-Legged King Pigeon” and “asana” means “pose”. It is an advanced seated back bending pose and an effective hip opener. The asana also improves the flexibility of the pelvis and groin region. It also involves the twisting of the torso, adding more extreme flexibility. Pigeon pose offers lots of variations, and this is one of the advanced postures.  This posture allows you to go deeper. Even if you are quite ready to take on the final posture, you can try out the possibilities. However, the Mermaid posture is an advanced posture which you should practice under trained yoga experts. You need to have open hip joints and a larger range of motion, to get into the posture. If you strain your hip flexors unnecessarily, you may injure your flexors.  There is debate surrounding the  One-legged Pigeon pose  and the Mermaid pose, though. Apparently, both look similar to one another. However, the main difference is that, in the
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What to Expect from Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at shiv holistic yoga school?

  Are you on a quest to discover the essence of   Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh ? Look no further! In the serene and spiritually rich land of Rishikesh, the shiv holistic yoga school stands as a beacon of yoga education. Offering an all-encompassing experience that combines ancient traditions with modern learning, our school is a place where you can embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a certified yoga teacher. In this article, we’ll delve deep into what you can expect from our Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh. About Shiv Holistic Yoga School At shiv holistic yoga school, we take immense pride in our commitment to nurturing authentic yoga practitioners and teachers. Our academy, located in the heart of Rishikesh, is a hub of spiritual awakening, dedicated to the teachings of traditional Indian yoga. We offer a range of yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, all deeply rooted in the ancient practice of yoga. With highly qualified and experienced instructors, shiv holi
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