Padamasana (the Lotus Pose) is, probably, one of the parameters to measure the extent of one’s flexibility, especially among the non-yoga practitioners. There are many other postures which are much more difficult to perform but Padamasana has always been the most coveted one. One of the reasons being, this meditative posture has been used widely …
‘Nasal passage’ – a term most of us would have come across, repeatedly, during our yoga sessions. Unless, particularly, specified by the teacher, using the ‘nasal passage’ for breathing is the ‘rule of the thumb’ in the ideology of YOGA. Hence, whether it is normal breathing or pranayama, breath has to be through the nostrils. …
NOSTRIL breathing or MOUTH breathing? – The ‘Yogic’ Recommendation!! Read More »
In swami Sivananda’s words, mastering Siddhasana helps acquire ‘siddhis.’ Hatha Yoga Pradipika recommends Siddhasana, Padamasana, Simhasana and Bhadrasana as the four main asanas from among the 84 principal asana, which in turn, has been from the comprehensive list of 84,00,000 asanas. Among these four, Siddhasana has been assigned the highest value. For Man Sit in …
