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The word Padma in Sanskrit means lotus. Thus, Padmasana is also known as the Lotus Pose. It is one of the four asanas meant of meditation. |
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The Simhasana refers to a pose of a seated lion. The pose is intended to invoke the great regal force in the practitioner. This yoga asana is primarily beneficial for your throat and chest. |
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If you are a regular reader of articles on yoga, this is to remind you again. The ancients were very fond of trees and animals. |
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Yoga is a philosophy that originated in India. It has spread to West in recent decades. Yoga headstand or Sirshasana is one of the basic asanas of Yoga. For this asana, one has to stand on the head using arms and elbows. Yoga headstand has many benefits. It is known as the King of Asanas. |
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If you are looking for a way to work out your shoulders and spine and make them supple and flexible, then the Plow Pose is an excellent asana for you. |
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The Crow Pose is the tenth pose in a sequence of 12 basic hatha (hand) yoga postures. It is excellent for strengthening abdomen, wrists and forearms. This is basically an arm balance type of asana. |
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Sukhasana or Easy Pose is true to its name. The excellent hidden agenda that makes Sukhasana one of the most preferred yoga poses is that it benefits both, your body and mind, immensely. Nevertheless, it is supposed to be a good pose for the beginners of yoga. |
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Swastika in Sanskrit means auspicious. Just like its name, this asana is most auspicious of all asanas. |
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This pose imitates the leap undertaken by the Hindu God Hanuman while traversing the distance between southern tip of India and the kingdom of Lanka. It helps in effective workout of groins and hamstrings. |
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If strengthening your abdomen, forearms, and wrists is your objective then the Firefly Pose or Tittibhasana is meant for you. It would also help you workout your hamstring muscles as well. |
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If you were to name the three most important yoga asanas among the three hundred odd ones, Bhujangasana or the cobra pose is one of them. Bhujanga means serpent. You are afraid of the serpent, because of its poisonous bite. |
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