Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra means ‘yogic sleep’. It is a state of conscious deep sleep. You leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state, and enter a deep sleep, yet remain fully alert, aware and awake. It is a kind of ‘psychic sleep’ produced by a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while maintaining awareness at the deeper levels. It is a prolonged suspension between wakefulness and sleep. It induces a higher state of consciousness - a wakeful state of deep introversion or an inner awareness. It is a movement of consciousness rather than a deliberate auto-suggestion. You cannot relax by trying to relax - you need to feel relaxed.  After relaxing your body and calming your mind you can plant a few intentions, sankalpas,or assertions in your subconscious before detaching your mind and experiencing the final stage of deep relaxation. There is a close relationship between the body and the brain. Various centres in the brain control modify...

The meaning of   ardhachandra asana is half moon pose.It is a balancing and stretching technique which is very useful for lower back,stomach and thorax. This pose is also used in surya-namaskar(the sun salutation). This asana will improve your concentration,balance,coordination and also improve your digestion. Regular practice of this asana stretches the groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine. How to do.- Stand with both feet touching from the heel to the big toe, keeping the back straight and the arms pressed slightly against the sides with palms facing inward. Bring the hands together at the chest with palms lightly pressed against each other. Inhale and raise the arms straight up keeping the palms pressed lightly together. Arch your body backwards keeping your arms alongside your neck and head, tilt the head backward and hold. Keep your knees straight while holding posture. Slowly return to the tada-asana Also Read Aayur...

Akarna Dhanur Asana The prefix "a" means near to and the word karna means ear dhanur means bow. The "bow" her referred to is a bow as in "bow and arrow."A better translation is the "Archer Pose," as the position resembles an archer about to release an arrow. This asana is used to strengthens the legs, builds up core muscles and improve concentration and grace.Regular practice of Akarna dhanura asana regularizes the menstrual cycle for the majority of women.This asana wil improve the digestion process, remove indigestion problems and clear constipation. Regular practice of this asana expands the lungs and increases their oxygen holding capacity.Your breathing capacity becomes greatly enhanced when you perform this asana. Steps to do Akarna Dhanura Asana 1.-Sit on the floor with the legs together and extended straight on in front. Keep the back straight, shoulder level and head straight. Place the hands, palms down, flat on top of the ...

Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation, is a Yoga warm up routine based on a sequence of gracefully linked asanas.Surya Namaskars are a good way to keep the body in shape and the mind calm and healthy.Without the sun, there will be no life on earth. Surya Namaskar or 'Sun Salutation' is a very ancient technique of paying respect or expressing gratitude to the sun that is the source of all forms of life on the planet.Surya Namaskar means to bow down to the sun in the morning. The sun is the life source for this planet. In everything that you eat, drink and breathe, there is an element of the sun. STEP ONE Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching.Bring the hands together,palmto-palm,at the heart STEP TWO Inhale and raise the arms upward.Slowly bend backward stretching arms above the head STEP THREE Exhale slowly bending forward touching the earth with respect until the hands are in line with the feeet,head touching knees. ...