Sumeru Yoga

The name comes from Dhanur- meaning BOW, asana - meaning POSTURE. hence - BOW-POSTURE!!

Directions:
1) Lie on the ground (on stomach) facing downwards and relax completely with 2-3 breaths.
2) Inhale slowly and starts bending your legs backwards and catch the ankles with the hands as shown in the above image.
3) You will see that your body is now in the shape of a bow.
4) In this position your whole weight will come on your abdomen. Only your stomach and pelvic area will touch the ground.
5) Hold this position for few 15-20 seconds and continue taking a deep breath.
6) You can increase the time after practicing this.
Now after 15-20 seconds exhale slowly and come back to starting position.

Benefits of Dhanurasana:
1) Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
2) Stimulates the reproductive organs
3) Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders
4) Tones the leg and arm muscles
5) Adds greater flexibility to the back
6) Good stress and fatigue buster
7) Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation
8) Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders

|| नववर्षं नवचैतन्यं ददातु ||
|| नववर्षस्य शुभाशयाः ||

Let the new year bring a new life.
Hearty greetings for a happy New Year.

शुभम करोति कल्याणम,
अरोग्यम धन संपदा,
शत्रु-बुद्धि विनाशायः,
दीपःज्योति नमोस्तुते ।।

दीपोत्सव आपके जीवन को सुख, समृद्धि, सुख-शांति, सौहार्द एवं अपार खुशियों की रोशनी से जग-मग करे....
दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं..

Child's pose or balasana is a bend, which stretches and releases the spine and lower back. You can use this pose as a warm-up pose, a resting pose or a counter pose for a back bend. You should experience your spine lengthening when you drop the weight of your hips to your heels and relax your head to the floor. Breathe evenly throughout the pose and imagine your body relaxing with each breath.

From Downward Facing Dog pose, drop the knees to the floor; Then spread the knees as wide as the mat, keeping the big toes touching.
Bring the belly to rest between the thighs and the forehead to the floor.There are two possible arm variations:
Either stretch the arms in front of you with the palms toward the floor or bring the arms back alongside the thighs with the palms facing upwards. Do whichever feel more comfortable to you.

Yoga facts!!
Many studies have tried to determine the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for cancer, schizophrenia, asthma, and heart disease.

ब्रज में आनंद भयो जय यशोदा लाल की,
हाथी घोडा पालखी जय कन्हिया लाल की;
श्री कृष्णा जन्मोत्सव की हार्दिक शुभकानाए!!

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The asana usually appears as a seated spinal twist with many variations.
allows the spine to be twisted all the way from the base of the spine to the very top. This asana tones the spinal nerves - Spine gets extended and attains elasticity, and improves digestion, alleviates backaches, helps reduce flab on the lateral side of the abdomen, Vakrasana is very beneficial to the nervous system. Vital abdominal organs like the liver, spleen and intestine get toned.

As the pose resembles a mountain, it is called Parvatasana-Mountain pose.
Parvatasana is one of the important seated yoga postures. It has immense benefits and is one among the yoga postures for weight loss.
Parvatasana not only stretches the spine, it also helps the practitioners below 18 years to gain some height as well.
In this asana keeping the Spine erect, the stretch in this pose reduces extra fat in the back and waist.
It tones the abdominal muscles and hence stimulates the inner organs in the abdominal region and also sets right respiratory disorders including asthma.
It also give a great workout to arms straight, triceps and biceps and helps to reduce back pain.

Vajra asana - The name comes from the Sanskrit words vajra meaning "thunderbolt" or "diamond",and asana meaning "posture" or "seat"
Sit on the heels with the calves beneath the thighs. There is a four finger gap between the knee-caps, and the first toe of both the feet touch each other and sit erect.
This asana helps in digestive issues like constipation.
Vajrasana is one of the few exceptions. This asana can be done immediately after the meal. In fact, it is most effective after the meal and aids in proper digestion.
Vajrasana modifies the blood flow in the lower pelvic region. The blood flow to the legs is reduced and the blood flow to the digestive organs is increased. This increases the efficiency of the digestive system and helps those with weak digestion to digest a full meal easily.
It also strengthens the muscles of the legs and back.
It is a good meditative pose for those suffering from sciatica and severe lower back problems.
Slow and rhythmic breathing in this position can induce a meditative state.

and Padmasana or Lotus Pose
From a seated position, one heel is brought to the groin area (perineum), then the opposite ankle placed over the first leg with the toes and heel of the second foot resting in the fold made between the thigh and calf of the first leg beneath it. The spine is held erect. A small meditation cushion or zafu is sometimes used to aid vertical back alignment.

Siddhasana and Padmasana (Lotus Pose) are the two asanas traditionally used for meditation and pranayama (breath) exercises.

Sukhasana - Pleasant Pose is a substitute that is easier on the knees.