January 26, 2007 – 10:36 am
When this asana is performed, the pose achieved resembles that of a human fetus in the womb. So this asana is called Garbhasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions GARBHASANA:
As in kukkutasana, insert the hands between the thighs and the calves. Push the arms forwards till the elbows can be easily bent. Then hold the lobe of the [...]
January 26, 2007 – 10:34 am
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions MANDUKASANA:
Take the legs backwards. Let the feet touch each other. Stretch the knees on both the sides. Rest hands as shown in the figure. Keep the knees as apart as possible. Keep the trunk [...]
January 26, 2007 – 10:28 am
This asana is also known as ‘Ugrasana’. ‘Ugra’ means ‘Shiva’. Lord Shiva is believed to be the god of annihilation. So he is called ‘ugra’ or ‘the terrible’. As this asana is very difficult to practice, it is known as ‘Ugrasana’.
Technique for Yoga positions Pashchimottanasana:
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in [...]
January 26, 2007 – 10:28 am
Certain characteristics of this asana are typically the same as those of Pashchimottanasana. In this variation of Pashchimottanasana one leg is extended.
Technique for Yoga positions Janu Shirasana:
Sit on the ground. Place the left heel pressing hard near the left groin. Keep the right leg stretched and straight. Hold the right foot with the hands. Exhale [...]
January 26, 2007 – 10:28 am
‘Veera’ means a hero, a warrior. The practice of this asana increases appetite. Those who perform this asana develop the spirit of adventure, enthusiasm and bravery in them.
Technique for Yoga position VEERASANA:
Sit on the floor. Keep the body erect and the eyes straight. Bend either of the legs at the knee and place the heel [...]
January 26, 2007 – 10:28 am
In ancient time, the persons who lived in Gurukulas and observed celibacy used to practice this asana regularly. With Sheershasana and Sarvangasana, this asana has been given special importance by our sages for the preservation of the semen.
Persons having physical obesity will find it difficult to practice this asana. They may fall on either side [...]
January 21, 2007 – 12:54 pm
A designer baby is very possible now and the initial process could be completed online. The embryo banks are now allowing parents to choose their child characteristics on Internet and order it online.
Now the would be parents could choose egg and sperm donors after looking into their medical history, family background and education records. Even [...]
January 1, 2007 – 2:42 pm
Every one of us wants to live longer and have a healthy span of life. Let us ask ourselves some questions: What are the primary objectives of human life? It could be employment, money, intimate and loving relationship, possessions, name, fame etc. There is one element in all these which is common and that [...]
