YOGA

YOGA

NINE ASANAS

vPADMASANA

   The Padmasana or Lotus Position (Sanskrit: पद्मासन [pɐd̪mɑːs̪ɐn̪ɐ], IAST: padmāsana) is a cross-legged sitting asana originating in meditative practices of ancient India, in which the feet are placed on the opposing thighs. It is an established asana, commonly used for meditation, in the Yoga, Jain and Buddhist contemplative traditions. The asana is said to resemble a lotus, to encourage breathing properly through associated meditative practice, and to foster physical stability.

Shiva, the meditating ascetic God of Hinduism, Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and the Tirthankaras (Teaching Gods) in Jainism have been depicted in the lotus position.

v  SUKHASANAS 

                    The SUKHASANA (soo-kah-sah-nah)Sanskrit: सुखासन; IAST: Sukhāsana), Easy Pose, Decent Pose, or Pleasant Pose is an asana practised in yoga, buddhism and hinduism, similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position. While opening the hips and lengthening the spine, the asana's relative ease on the knees makes it easier than siddhasana or padmasana for people with physical difficulties. Some schools do not consider it to be as effective for prolonged meditation sessions because it is easy to slump forward while sitting in it. For meditation, it is important that the spine be straight and aligned with the head and neck. But if the practitioner steadies the Sukhasana pose by putting pillows or blankets under the knees to create a steadiness, it may be easier to sit longer in Sukhasana for meditation without slumping forward. An additional blanket or pillow under the buttocks may also be beneficial and steadying. The 20th century Jnana Yoga guru Ramana Maharshi advocated it as suitable for attaining Enlightenment.

v  VAJRASANAS

                                   Vajrasana (/vədʒˈrɑːsᵻnᵻ/; IAST: vajrāsana), "vajra Pose", is a sitting asana in yoga. It is a kneeling position sitting on the heels. A person need not be sitting in an erect position to do it.

v  SHALABHASANA 

      Salabhasana, Shalabhasana (Sanskrit: शलभासन; IAST: Śalabhāsana), LocustPose, or

 Grasshopper Pose^[2] is an asana.  

       

v  BHUJANGASANAS

                           Bhujangasana (Sanskrit pronunciation: Sanskrit: भुजङ्गासन; IAST: Bhujaṅgāsana) or Cobra Pose is an asana.

v  YOGA MUDRASANA

                      Yoga Mudrasana is an Asana. It is translated as Yogic Seal Pose from Sanskrit.

                     The name of this pose comes from "yoga" meaning "to unite", "mudra" meaning "seal", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat"

v  DHANURASANAS

                  Dhanurasana (dah-noo-rah-sah-nah; Sanskrit: धनुरासन; IAST: Dhanurāsana), Bow Pose,^[2] or sometimes Urdva Chakrasana (Upward Wheel Pose) is an asana.

v  NOUKASANAS

                         The pressure created on the intestines, liver, pancreas, kidneys and other abdominal organs improves their function. Tones the thigh, calf and abdominal muscles up to certain extent, stagnant blood is drained from the legs. Beneficial for hernia and kidney problems. Helps to improve balance and has a positive effect on the nervous system. Removes lethargy. Removes nervous tension. Gives freshness and vitality to the body. Reduces fat in the abdominal area.

      v  VRIKSHASANAS

                                                                            

                                       

                 Vrikshasana (vrik-shah-; Sanskrit: वृक्षासन; IAST: vṛkṣāsana) or Tree Poseis an asana.