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The Camel Pose, also known as Ustrasana in Sanskrit, is a powerful backbend that involves kneeling on the floor and reaching back to grasp the ankles or feet while arching the back and extending the chest forward. This yoga asana is considered a heart opener, as it opens up the chest and expands the rib cage, helping to release tension and improve breathing.Mentally, the Camel Pose can help to release stress and anxiety, as well as boost self-confidence and self-esteem. It is said to bring a sense of peace and calm to the mind and can also help to improve focus and concentration. It is important to practice the Camel Pose with caution and under the guidance of a qualified instructor, especially if you have any neck or back issues.…

Bridge Pose, also known as Setu Bandha Sarvangsana in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose that involves lifting the hips and chest off the ground while lying on your back. It is a backbend that helps to strengthen the back muscles, stretch the chest and neck, and improve overall posture.This pose is often associated with the concept of the heart chakra, Anahata, which is located in the center of the chest and associated with love, compassion, and emotional balance. In Bridge Pose, the chest is expanded and lifted, allowing the heart to be more open and receptive.This pose can also represent the bridge between the physical and spiritual aspects of the self. By grounding down through the feet and lifting up through the heart, we connect the body and the mind,…

Are you looking to master the sphinx pose, otherwise known as Salamba Bhujangasana? Read on to get more information on this posture, along with its numerous benefits, and precautions and how it can help improve your overall health and well-being.Introduction to Sphinx PoseThe sphinx pose is a hatha yoga posture that is often used to relieve back pain. The name comes from the Greek mythological creature, which has the head of a human and the body of a lion. This posture resembles the creature with its raised head and chest.This Sphinx pose can be beneficial for people who suffer from back pain because it helps to lengthen and stretch the spine. It can also help to improve posture and alleviate stress. If you are new to yoga, or if you…

Bhujangasana is a back-bending posture that resembles the cobra with a raised head. This is a posture that is used multiple times in the Surya Namaskar series. It is back bending that helps the heart to open up and face the world. This posture makes one bold, as they are stimulating to expand the heart and encourage inhalation along with embracing life.How to do Cobra Pose?Lie flat on the abdomen in a pronated positionPlace palms beside the chestStabilise the lower back by tucking the tailbone down and engaging the coreWith an inhale, looking at naval life the chest forward and up till the belly comes off the floorMake sure the hips are still on the matIn the end lift the head looking straight at the nose (Nasagrai Drishti)Move the shoulder…

Back pain is becoming very common these days for which most people seek medical help. It can range from a dull constant ache to sudden sharp pain or just a pinching sensation from the lower back going all the way down to the legs.What are the common causes of back pain? Physically unfit: To get proper spinal stability, it is important to have good core strength and flexibility. The core refers to all the muscles around the torso that includes the abdominal muscle, lower back, upper back muscles etc. All of these can be activated by regularly doing some kind of physical practice and Yoga is something that focuses on building both strength and flexibility of these muscle groups thereby improving the safe range of motion of this joint.Weight Gain: Our…

Namaste Yogi, are you ready to find out the best places to learn yoga in Bali?Bali, The Island of the Gods, where a most magical experience awaits your arrival, and yoga in Bali is what is going to open the inner doors to experience.The breathtaking scenery, magnificent mountains, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation is the best place to learn yoga, created by divine intervention. That being said, let us find out what makes Bali tick for yoga.Yoga in Bali comes in a wide variety of stylesDifferent yoga styles are accessories of your inner soul. Some days you feel like ashtanga and some are made for Yin Yoga. Yoga in Bali brings it all to the table, here are the different styles of yoga in Bali:Acro yogaAcroyoga is a mix of…

A full day of work and a busy schedule brings loads of stress and exhaustion. It definitely needs deep relaxation. We all deal with two types of stress, i.e. physical stress and mental stress. Don't take fatigue as an easy problem, it's not as easy as it shows. As per The National Safety Council's Fatigue Reports, 13% of workplace injuries are caused by fatigue. It is undoubtedly a dangerous byproduct of a disturbed schedule. It is much important to manage it. Let me tell you, How?But firstly, can you all answer a question? What measures do you take to get away from unnecessary stress and fatigue? 90% of people say by taking a deep sleep or a short nap. Yes, there is no doubt that sleeping or napping will reduce…

Depression and anxiety affect millions of people around the world. They're not just sadness, they are often debilitating physical, mental, and emotional changes that can negatively impact people's day-to-day lives. While there are many different treatment options for depression and anxiety, there are numerous ways that yoga can help you recover from them.To help our community heal from depression and anxiety, we've put together a list of the 5 best ways to recover from depression using yoga. You'll learn the most powerful ways our bodies achieve balance and find true wellness through this guided meditation, deep breathing, and stretching routine.Open up the blockages with yoga posesAsana practice helps begin the process of becoming more comfortable in your body, one of the most important prerequisites for calming your nervous system and…