Suryanamaskar

Suryanamaskar

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Suryanamaskar     Step by Step Process of Surya Namaskar Yoga Poses Posture : Surya namaskar   [ The Sun salutation] Translation of  Suryanamaskar  : The Sanskrit word Surya means sun.  Namaskar means salutation, salute, greeting or praise, from the root nama, to bow.    Surya namaskar Steps : Surya Namaskar Poses  Step-by-Step STEP ONE :   Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching. Bring the hands together, palm-to-palm, at the heart. STEP TWO   :   Inhale and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head. STEP THREE :   Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the earth with respect until the hands are in line with the feet, head touching knees. STEP FOUR :  Inhale and move the right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Raise the head. STEP FIVE :   ...

Bala - Asana

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 BALASANA [The child pose]

How to perform Balasana pose Yoga pose

Instructions:

1. Sit on your knees with your feet together and buttocks resting on your heels. Separate your knees about the width of your hips. Place your hands on your thighs, palms down.

2. Inhale deeply, then exhale as you bring your chest between your knees while swinging your arms forward.

3. Rest your forehead on the floor, if possible, and then bring your arms around to your sides until the hands on resting on either side of your feet, palms up.

4. Breath gently through your nostrils as you hold the posture. Hold for about one to two minutes. Then return to asana upright kneeling position with your back straight and your hands on your thighs.

5. Repeat the posture at least one more time.

Duration / Repetitions:

The balasana can be held for as long as is comfortable. Repeat at least twice if it is held for less than a minute.

Balasana

Posture : Balasana - The Child Pose

Translation : The Sanskrit word bala means child.



Balasana

Balasana

Balasana

ABOUT BALASANA POSE

The Balasana, If you are looking for a yoga practice to have a night of better sleep, then this is the one as it soothes your mind, helps you relax, and massages the abdominal organs. Child Pose is not as easy as it looks. But the benefits of child pose and the results got by practicing . Balasana yoga are over whelming. The benefits of child pose Balasana yoga pose are also mentioned clearly in the advantages of the balasana pose, it helps a great deal to stretch the spine, helps to release all the energy and it relaxes your mind and body, that is why this is the perfect sleeping asana. This is why yoga for good sleep is recommended by people all over the world.

Benefits of Balasana or Child’s pose :

1. Relaxation: Along with deep breathing exercises, Balasana can calm your mind, reducing anxiety and fatigue.


2. Tension relief: Balasana can release tension in your lower back muscles, chest, hamstrings, and shoulders.


3. Digestion: The light compression on your stomach in this pose can activate digestion.


4. Blood circulation: Balasana can increase blood circulation to your head.


5. Stretching: Balasana gently stretches your spine, thighs, hips, and ankles.


Balasana is not recommended for the people who have below problems :


2. Severe neck or back pain.

3. Knee injuries.


5. High blood pressure.


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