Yoga Poses

  Who doesn’t want to stay in shape? But maintaining a routine gets mundane at times. If you are one of those who want to stay fit and in shape, but do not want to drain yourself with heavy exercise daily, then practicing yoga might just be the perfect option for you.   Yoga doesn’t only help you stay fit, it also helps improve your mental well-being. Practicing yoga daily paves the way for a stress-free, sound, and healthy lifestyle, all while keeping you in perfect shape. It also helps you keep a balance between your body and mind. If you want an agile body and a sound mind then it is advised to practice yoga daily. However, it is not possible for a person to learn all the asanas at one go in the beginning. You will be able to master the required asanas upon practicing yoga daily that will provide your body more strength and keep your mind relaxed.   Being a beginner, at first, yoga might seem intimidating or difficult to learn. Here you can find some useful...

 Old yogis were influenced by where they stayed, by where they lived. Due to having spent a majority of their lives in the wilderness they picked up a few things from their surroundings. Wildlife was everywhere and so was inspiration to derived new yogic movements from their natural environment. Such was the incarnation of yogic movements derived from animal postures. Today there are many poses named after animals due to the way we perform them and how they resemble the natural movements carried out by the animals. It makes you think wonder if these animals are instinctively aware of what they of what their bodies need and can't help but move their bodies in a way that is beneficial for them due to a natural programming in their DNA. Whatever be the case today we are going to uncover some of the most popular yogic poses inspired by animals. 1. Dog Pose – Probably the most popular one out there. The downward facing dog has helped millions of people worldwide cure themselves...

 If you’re new to Yoga then you must not be aware of the different types of benefits you stand to gain from regular practice of Yoga. A dedicated practice can do much more than lend muscle power and reduce stress. A study conducted at University of Illinois indicates that short 20-minute sessions of yoga done 3 to 4 times a week can help your brain work faster and better and keep your mind focused on the things you want to focus on, rather than have it wander into the endless realm of thought. Underneath are a few basic asanas that you can do from the comfort of your home before you move on to beginner flow yoga or vinyasa flow yoga . Hold each pose for 3 to 5 full breaths and if you’re just starting out aim to practice it 3 to 4 times a week until you are comfortable doing it every day. 1. Tadasana – This pose is known as the starting position for all the other asanas where you stand with your heels slightly apart and hang your arms besides the torso. Gently lift and spread...

 Do you often find yourself stretching your neck from side to side while at work or while you’re just chilling on the couch watching TV? A neck pain can be a real pain the neck if not treated right away and seeing how necks are usually so fragile, every exercise that you do for neck pain relief must be done with caution and if possible under expert supervision. If you’re suffering from serious and or unbearable pains then you must see a doctor immediately. If your pain in manageable and you know you can take care of it without the doctor’s intervention then you can try out the below listed exercises for neck pain relief. A vinyasa yoga sequence is usually the best remedy but if you’re new to yoga and just want to learn how to stretch the right way then head over to YourBuddhi.com and sign up for a free trial class today! Let’s begin. 1. Toe Touches – As simple as this sounds, properly executed standing toe touches can help relieve neck pain. Come into a standing position w...

  There are many experts and life coaches out there that will guarantee to change your life and promise you quick results. These quick results are often simply a mirage and such coaches are usually just eyeing your wallet to get some quick non-refundable cash. That having said, it isn’t entirely impossible to turn over a new leaf. You can adopt a new perspective towards life and that can be done only by you and your conscious efforts. If you really wish you turn your life around and you can be sure to see results in less than a month and we’re here to give you a few helpful pointers to adhere to. ·    Make A Morning Routine – Let’s start from the beginning shall we? If you want to make your life streamlined you need to take it one day at a time and what better way to efficiently utilise your day than to use it fully? We reckon getting an early start to the day with all the planning and self-care routines to be carried out before you have your breakfast. This is als...

 For someone living with high blood pressure, I’m sure you are overwhelmed by the amount of medication you have to take and the restrictions imposed on your diet. Life can be hard once your blood pressure rises and get outs of control.   The answer to it is obviously in your hands but the journey can be difficult for some. Lowering, or rather stabilizing, one’s blood pressure requires extreme discipline and dedication towards one’s health. Practicing Yoga is arguably the most effective method to maintaining a stable blood pressure. There are many ways Yoga can benefit someone with high blood pressure. One of the fundamentals of Yoga is Pranayama – its breathing technique. High blood pressure causes accelerated heart rates which open up the floodgates to all sorts of problems starting with constricted blood vessels. Pranyama aims to lower the heart rate through controlled breathing techniques. These techniques are used to consciously synchronize one’s breath and body move...