Showing posts with label ashtanga yoga poses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ashtanga yoga poses. Show all posts

Monday, 18 November 2013

When Yoga Is On Your Mind, Go Online!

Yoga and Pilates are the two buzz words in the fitness industry these days. Due to its simplicity, the basic yoga poses are far more easier to learn online. Have you ever tried to obtain information about yoga asanas? It seems kind of simple to attain a pose you see in the pictures but without proper breathing and controlled movements, its literally no use.

Hop on to E-yoga
 
The easiest and the fastest means to acquire fundamental knowledge about yoga is to look for online sources. E-yoga is an interesting feat for beginners or yoga learners at any stage. While you are at it, note that complicated poses must only be performed under a professionals’ supervision.  Moreover, the learner must only rely on real tutorials for yoga. Even when you are following some professional in e-yoga, make sure he/she is certified.
 
Your comfort is the key

Some people religiously follow yoga. It's true that you have to absolute about breathing movements while performing it but no one will tell you to go beyond your comfort zone. The performer needs to focus on the move but relaxing the mind and attaining comfort is more important. For instance, you may feel more relaxed in performing over a mat at home rather than in a studio. You can build your personalized yoga studio right within the comforts of your home. 

Look up for online sources to get access to the mind boggling yoga poses that will make the rest of your day go smooth. After all, the sole purpose of yoga is to combat stress, keep panic attacks and depression at bay. The best part is that yoga is becoming fairly popular in the US and 7.6 percent of the population have tried yoga at least once in a year. Well, the next time you feel moody and depressed, it's time for a yoga lessen from the internet.
 
Your very own yoga studio
 
Having a yoga studio does not mean that you have to start giving out classes. It will probably take years, hard work and patience before you get fully acquainted with yoga. All you need to do is get hold of some e-yoga websites and set up your favorite spot at home probably next to a window and you are all set to start yogic asanas.

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Winter Yoga Poses For Everyone


Summers are happening but winters are cozy. We get a lot of time indoors. So the best exercises for winters are the ones that can be performed indoors. Yoga is my favorite because it calms me after my holiday festivities and all the hectic chores of my routine. Some people take winter as a sign to hibernate, never really coming out of their cozy homes.

Even inside their homes, they prefer to stay in a slumber during vacation. For me, it’s the time to enjoy inner calm and peace. So what are you waiting for?  Get ready for an amazing winter.

Mountain pose is classic

This pose requires the performer to practice deep breathing known as pranayama. Now follow my lead to perform this pose.

Stand still and straight over a yoga mat with your feet stretched apart. Shift the heels in a way that your body weight is evenly supported.

Start with a deep breathing pattern such that your stomach and ribs can be felt as you breath in and out. Keep the neck aligned with the back throughout the pose. After a while you will be able to follow the relaxed breathing pattern. Keep standing in the relaxed position as long as you wish to continue the pose.

Supported shoulder stand

This is slightly challenging pose that allows the pure body and mind connection and soothes your inner body. Here is what you need to do for supported shoulder stand yoga pose:
Lie back on the yoga mat but do not let your head touch the ground. Now stretch your arms behind you and slowly lift your hips from the ground and while you are doing that straighten your back.

Use your hands to support your back and then focus on straightening your legs. It's all about balancing the core. Try to be in that position for one minute but if that’s causing stress in shoulder muscles then you can relax from that position. End the pose by bringing the legs on the mat. Try another set if you can manage.