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bow pose

Fitness; Yoga

Bow pose, or dhanurasana, is a yogic posture that is achieved by balancing on the abdomen while grasping the ankles with the hands. It is a backbend and chest opener that is very common in asana ...

rajasic depression

Fitness; Yoga

The term "rajasic depression" comes from the Sanskrit term "rajas." Rajas is responsible for activity, therefore rajasic depression describes the type of depression where one feels agitated and ...

Surya Namaskara, or sun salutations, is a sequence of asanas, or yogic postures . There are various versions of this sequence that range in difficulty. They can be practiced as a warm up for a yoga ...

root chakra

Fitness; Yoga

According to hinduism, the chakras are six zones of the body that radiate energy. By balancing the levels of energy in each area, one can achieve a more balanced, positive and healthy self. The root ...

wheel pose

Fitness; Yoga

Wheel pose, or Chakrasana, is a yogic asana (posture) where one lies on the ground face up and uses their hands and feet to push their body upwards, in order to form a deep backbend.

pranayama breathing

Fitness; Yoga

Pranayama comes from two Sanskrit words: prana (life force / vital energy) and ayama (to extend / draw out). These breathing exercises used to extend the prana / breath are practiced in yoga and ...

camel pose

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Camel pose is an asana, or posture, of yoga. It is carried out by kneeling with the knees hip width apart and the weight of the hips directly above the knees. Reaching backwards with the hand, one ...