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 :   ...

Shava - Asana

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Shavasana


How to perform Shavasana yoga pose 

Instructions :

1. Lie flat on your back with your legs together but not touching, and your arms close to the body with the palms facing up.

2. Keep your eyes gently closed with the facial muscles relaxed and breath deeply and slowly through the nostrils.

3. Starting at the top of the head and working your way down to the feet, bring your attention to each part of your body, consciously relaxing it before proceeding on to the next. 

4. Remain in the shavasana for between 3 and 5 minutes or longer. If you become sleepy while in the shava-asana begin to breath a bit faster and deeper.

Duration/Repetitions : 

We recommend that you begin your period of yoga-asana practice with at least 3-5 minutes of shavasana. Return to it periodically through your posture session to relax the body/mind and then conclude your session with at least 3-5 minutes more





Shavasana

Posture : Shavasana

Translation : The Sanskrit word shava means corpse hence this is the Corpse. The shavasana is also known as the martasana.

Benefits of Shavasana are :

1.Reduces headache, fatigue and anxiety.

2.Calms the mind and reduces stress.

3.Promotes spiritual awakening and awareness of higher consciousness.

4.Helps lower blood pressure.

5.Calms central nervous system, aiding the digestive and immune systems.

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