Best yoga poses to reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious medical condition. It can lead to cardiovascular diseases, heart failure, and other serious health issues. High blood pressure affects almost one-third of adults worldwide and as many as 7 out of 10 people with hypertension don’t know they have it. That’s why we are here with a list …
Thread in the Needle Yoga Pose | Benefits
The Thread in the Needle Yoga Pose is also known as Urdhva Mukha Pasasana. In this post, we will talk about how you can perform this pose and what are its benefits. You can include this pose in your daily practice session to relieve stiffness, tightness, and tensions around the shoulders, neck and entire back …
Agnistambhasana – perfect hip opener
The Agnistambhasana is a perfect hip opener while giving your body the much needed stretch. So peeps, ready to give your lower body what it wants? Here is what this means in Sanskrit: ‘agni’ refers to ‘fire’, ‘stambha’ means ‘pillars’ or ‘log’ This pose is also known as the Burning log pose, Double pigeon pose, …
Sphinx Pose for your spine
Hi guys, how are your yoga sessions going on? We are back with one another amazing pose called the Sphinx Pose that does wonder for your spine! It is also famous by the name Salamba Bhujangasana. Don’t worry if you are finding it difficult to pronounce. This may help: SA-lumb-aa-BHu-jung-AAhs-uh-nuh. Here is what this means …
Utkata Konasana for leg strength
Hello friends, let’s talk about Utkata Konasana today that helps in building leg strength and will get you warm, toned, and centered rather quickly. This yoga pose is also referred to as Fierce Angle pose. This pose is a perfect go-to pose if you are willing to take up something that will give you an …
Cure constipation with Katichakrasana
Hello friends, hope you are enjoying yoga with us. Today we will talk about Katichakrasana which is a go-to cure if you are troubled by constipation. PS: Kati Chakrasana is one of the easiest and most important asana in yoga with lots of health benefits. So, let’s find out more about it. Kati = Waist; …
Tadagi Mudra for digestive issues
Hello friends, in the post we are going to learn Tadagi Mudra. Tadagi Mudra is one of best yogic kriyas for any kind of digestive issues. And good part about Tadagi Mudra is anyone can practice this and get benefitted by its virtues. Now let us try to understand origin of Tadagi Mudra. tadagi = …
Supta Udrakarshanasana for a healthy spine
Practice Supta Udrakarshanasana for a healthy spine Supta means lying down or sleeping, Udara means abdomen, Akarshan means pull or stretch and Asana is a pose. You can do Supta Udarakarshanasana for a healthy spine and other benefits such as better digestion. The Supine Abdominal stretch pose or Supta Udrakarshanasana is an excellent pose to add both as a warmup pose and as …
Plank Pose for body strength
Plank Pose for body strength | Introduction | Benefits The plank pose is also known as Kumbhakasana or Phalakasana. kumbhak means breath retention, and asana means pose The plank pose for body strength is a very famous yoga asana. In the traditional practice of this plank pose, you would hold your breath for a brief moment before lowering your body into …
An easy guide to Pyramid Pose
What is Pyramid Pose or Parsvottanasana? “Parsva” — meaning “side” or “flank” ; “Ut” — meaning “intense” ; “Tan” — meaning “to stretch” ; “Asana” — meaning “pose” Pyramid pose or Parsvottanasana encourages balance, body awareness, and inspires confidence. Pyramid Pose is one of those poses where you can really see the results of consistent …
Bhramari Pranayama
What is Bhramari Pranayama or the Bee Breathing pose? Bhramari = bee Bhramari is the Sanskrit word for “bee,” and this pranayama is so named because of the humming sound produced at the back of the throat during the practice—like the gentle humming of a bee. This breathing technique can instantly calm the mind. It helps …
Parivrtta Sukhasana
What is Parivrtta Sukhasana or the Easy Seated Twist Pose? Parivrtta = Twisted; Sukha = easy; asana = posture Parivrtta Sukhasana or the easy seated twist pose is based on the easy seating posture called Sukhasana. It is an easy posture that can be performed by all practitioners. As a twisting pose, parivrtta sukhasana is believed to …
Warrior Pose 2
What is Virabhadrasana 2 or the Warrior Pose 2? Virabhadrasana 2 is the second in the series of the Virabhadrasana group of asanas. Also known as the Warrior pose 2, it is a standing lunging asana of modern yoga and is named after the mythical hero Virabhadra. He is said to have been born from …
Paschimottanasana
What is Paschimottanasana or the Seated Forward Bend Pose? Paschima = west or the back of the body; Uttana = intense stretch; asana = pose Did you know the East is referred to as the front of the body, while the West refers to the back? Surprised? Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) is a classic pose …
Balasana
What is Balasana or the Child Pose? ‘bala’ = ‘child’ and ‘asana’ = ‘posture‘ Child’s Pose (Balasana) is yoga’s most important resting posture and it is a nice way to gently stretch various parts of your body. This is often the first pose taught to beginners. It is easy to follow and highly beneficial. If …
Makarasana
What is Makarasana or the Crocodile Pose? ‘Makara’ = ‘crocodile’ and ‘asana’ = ‘posture‘ Makarasana is a deeply restorative posture that is part of the Padma Sadhana sequence. Crocodile pose relaxes the entire nervous system and is an excellent posture to use in between back strengthening poses. It resembles the resting position of a crocodile, with …
Supt Kapotasana
What is Supt Kapotasana or the Reclining Pigeon Pose? supta = “supine” kapota = “pigeon” and asana = “pose” Are those tighter hips acting as hurdles to prevent you from stretching your hamstrings? Well, look no further! Supt Kapotasana or Reclining pigeon pose is all that you need to resolve your challenges. Supta kapotasana is a gentle supine posture which …
Tadasana
What is Tadasana or the Mountain Pose? ‘Tada’ = ‘mountain’ and ‘asana’ = ‘pose’ Though Tadasana (Mountain Pose) might seem simple, it is actually a deeply vital foundational pose for your yoga practice. It is considered the baseline for the many other standing poses in yoga, so correctly learning this posture is essential. The foundation …
Chakki Chalanasana
What is Chakki Chalanasana or the Mill Churning Pose? Chakki = Grinder, Chalana = to drive, Asana = Posture or Pose Chakki Chalanasana yoga posture mimics the movements of a hand-moved wheat grinder, common in the villages of India. It turns out to be a fun and excellent workout for the body! Are you ready to churn all that fat …
Top Hollywood Celebs who Got Toned by Yoga
Celebrities have to do a lot to keep their physique in shape. From hitting the gym to cardio these hollywood celebs end up trusting yoga to maintain good holistic health. With all over, these talented buddies do find some time from their busy schedule to hop on their yoga mat to try the yoga poses. …
Jathara Parivartanasana – Your Spine’s Friend
What is Jathara Parivartanasana? jathara = abdomen · parivartana = to completely revolve · asana = pose We can refer to Jathara Parivartanasana, aka Belly Twist Pose, as a variation on Supta Matsyendrasana II (Supine Spinal Twist Pose II), but with the legs extended giving a deeper twist to the hips, lower back, and abdomen. …
Baddha Konasana – The Best Hip Opener
What is Baddha Konasana or the Butterfly Pose? Baddha = bound, Kona = angle, and Asana = pose Baddha Konasana or Bound Angle Pose improves flexibility of the muscles of the inner thighs, hips, and groins. This flexibility will help one to sit in meditative postures for a long duration. With this small introduction, let …
Sasangasana – Focus Better
What is Sasangasana or the Rabbit Pose? Sasanga = rabbit, asana = pose The name of Sasangasana is due to the posture that the body attains mimics that of the rabbit. It is so as in this pose the spine gets rounded and shares a similarity with the rabbit’s spine and posture. It should be …
Yoga to eliminate Knee Pain
Suffering from Knee-pain is one of the most excruciating experiences humans go through. What was considered as a problem for people above the age of 50, is now striking to people of all ages? There are several reasons leading to this at an early age, some of which include a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, …
Cure Migraine with help of Yoga
When we hear the word Migraine, the first thing that pops up in our head is the throbbing pain and/or a pulsing sensation that comes with it. Those who are prone to Migraines know that it is not an ordinary headache. It’s a combo of headaches clubbed with nausea, vomiting, and dizziness leaving you in …
Cure Sinusitis with Yoga!
Hello and welcome to Yog4lyf, your one-stop solution for your entire Yoga dose. So today we will be discussing Sinusitis, also referred to as Sinus, and how the practice of yoga asanas along with some breathing exercises can help you cure sinusitis. Before we indulge in the significance of yoga in the process of curing …
Sleep Peacefully with Yoga Nidra
Hello folks. I hope you are staying safe and at the best of your health while reading this. Today we will be discussing ‘Yoga Nidra’, the one-stop solution for all your sleep-related problems, anxiety, stress, and depression. A solution for all the major bodily problems, be it physical or mental. But before we discuss the …
Hypertension in control through YOGA!
Hope you all are staying safe. Tough times out there! So today, we will be discussing about Hypertension commonly known as High Blood Pressure and how big of a role Yoga has in helping fight this deadly condition. Hypertension, also commonly referred to as ‘High Blood Pressure’ is a condition in which the force of …
YOGA for Managing Diabetes!
Hello friends, in this post we will learn various aspects of Yoga that we can include in our day to day life to manage with the deadly menace of diabetes. As you all know, sugar is closely linked with diabetes. Now, what exactly is Diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition wherein the pancreas, an organ …
Yoga for good sleep and relaxation
You might remember a time when you had full control over your sleep; you could just drift off to sleep in an instant whenever you’d like. Now, given the era we are in, your sleep is more likely to be lighter, and you might not always feel fresh and active. But don’t worry, in this …
9 Yoga secrets to cure hair loss
Hair is the first thing that people notice about you. The importance of healthy hair and a great hairstyle in boosting self-confidence and enhancing the overall personality of a human being cannot be overestimated. And the sad reality is todays younger generation is facing hair loss and baldness like no other generation before. Hence we …
Yoga for weight gain
You must be wondering, “How can someone gain weight from yoga”, right? Well, you’ve come to the right place and in the next few minutes, you will have a completely different understanding of how yoga can help you with weight gain, and trust me, you will be amazed by it! We all have come across …
Chakrasana – Let’s get flexible
What is Chakrasana? chakra = wheel and asana = pose The Chakrasana, or the wheel pose, is so-called because the body forms the shape of a wheel when in this posture. PS: At times, it is also known by its alternative Sanskrit name, urdhva dhanurasana, which means upward-facing bow pose. With this small introduction, let …
Virabhadrasana 1
What is Virabhadrasana 1 or the Warrior 1 pose? Vira = Hero or Warrior or Vigorous and Courageous; Bhadra = good or auspicious; Asana = Pose As the name suggests, you have to pose like a warrior in this yoga pose. The Virabhadrasana I pose helps energize you and improves your blood circulation throughout the …
Viparita Karani – Legs up the wall
What is Viparita Karani or Legs up the wall pose? Viparita – Inverted; Karani – Doing Tiring day at the office? Or need relaxation after a long run? We know what you need! It’s Viparita Karani. It will refresh your tired legs and calm your mind. Although this pose has the word ‘wall’ in it, …
Yoga for Menopause
Hello Ladies, We know being a woman is colorful and the journey of our body goes through a biological roller-coaster. Menopause is something that can be seen as ‘transition into a new phase of life’. In this article of Yoga for Menopause we will first discuss about the biological aspects of menopause. Then we will …
Holistic Yoga Routine For Teenage Girls
Yoga has become one of the most popular health practices among teens. It is even so more beneficial for teenage girls and in this post we will cover in detail why yoga should be part of every teenage girls lifestyle. The first word that pops in our mind after hearing the word teenager is the …
Prenatal Yoga Routine for all 3 trimesters of Pregnancy
Hello Beautiful Moms, this Prenatal Yoga for Pregnancy blog is specially made for you, to accompany you on your journey, taking care of your mental and physical health! There is no any other phase as magnificent as the phase of childbearing for a woman. It is so new, novel bodily changes and the realization of …
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Practice Yoga for your Mental Health amid the Pandemic of Covid 19!
Hello Friends, I know it is a tough phase in our lives, things have become so uncertain, many of us lost jobs, lost loved ones, feeling locked up in our own houses. And the uncertainty in our lives has made us restless and anxious. In this turbulent phase it is very important to include yoga …
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Slow and Gentle Yoga for Seniors (Old Age)
As we grow old, being mentally fit is equally important as being physically fit. Old age comes with multiple medical conditions, chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc. In this post we will be discussing gentle yoga for senior citizens in the society that can help them in staying mentally and physically fit. No …
9 yoga poses for neck pain relief in 9 minutes!
Are you looking for something which helps you feel better about the neck pain you have from the time you started your day? Well, you are in the right place. Basically anyone can have neck pain at any age, sometimes neck muscles get stiff due to sleeping in the wrong position or working in the …
10 Yoga poses for quick BACK PAIN RELIEF!
Have you tried everything for your back pain and still can’t find a longterm solution? Well, I am very sure that this article will help you with easy to do yoga poses to get permanent relief from back pain and it will keep you wondering why did you not try this first. So, let us …
Best 5 Breathing exercises (Pranayama) for stress and anxiety
Hello Friends, Today we are going to learn best 5 breathing exercises also known as pranayama for stress and anxiety. You must be wondering if inhaling and exhaling can really help to relieve stress and anxiety and how is it even possible, right? Well, let me tell you one thing very clearly, you know how …
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International Yoga Day with Yog4Lyf
Hello Everyone, One of the most awaited day that I love to celebrate is International Yoga Day on 21st June. Reason behind my ecstasy is the inclusive nature of yoga in itself. Yoga embraces everyone with an open arm whether you are poor or rich, hindu or muslim, speak hindi or english. Yoga never discriminates. …
Meditation for Stress Relief
Stress and anxiety has spread like wildfire in todays society and its really hard to find a person who has escaped this menace. This is why we have written this blog to let our readers learn meditation for stress relief. Humans keep evolving all the time and with all the levels of evolving our complexity …
Yoga Asana (poses) to Boost Immunity
Hello friends, in this post we will understand how yoga asana helps to boost immunity and which asanas shall be performed to get maximum benefit in strengthening our immunity. How is our immunity system affected? There are many reasons for the immune system getting deteriorated. Some of them are having bad habits like smoking and …
Yoga Pranayama (breathing) to boost immunity
Hello friends, in this post we will learn the ancient yogic breathing techniques called pranayama and understand which pranayama are best to boost immunity. What Is the Immune System? The immune system is when the body fights against infections. The immune system attacks germs and helps keep us healthy. It can also be called our …
Yoga for Beginners
Hoping that you have gone through Introduction to yoga. I am assuming you gained basic knowledge about yoga. Many of our readers were keen to know more about yoga and were wanting to know which yoga poses to begin with. This is exactly the reason why we have come come up with yoga for beginners …
Yoga for Your Physical and Mental Well-being
Everyone is busy with barely enough time for a workout or a jog in the park to maintain physical fitness. To say that today’s human being exists on a material plane and that too a chaotic one is an understatement. Lack of physical fitness and lack of internal mental harmony leads to many lifestyle-related diseases …
Yoga to keep Coronavirus at Bay.
The world is yet to find a way to battle the rampaging Coronavirus. It takes time to develop a vaccine or remedy specific to a particular strain of the novel coronavirus and by that time the virus mutates. One must hope the virus simply fades away or that immunity stands up for you. Among all …
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
The majority of us are aware of the trend going around about yoga. Many celebrities promote yoga and share their personal growth and the difference they feel in their life by practicing yoga. In this post we will do introduction to yoga in a light and yet systematic manner. What is Yoga? Is Yoga some …
Yoga- The Core to Build your Strength
For any workout or at the beginning of exercise, what comes up in our mind is to build strength. However, it’s concerned with yoga when a certain myth blows out that yoga can’t build strength. And so you have to hit the gym for the same…A big no-no! We are performing yoga from the ancient …
Desk Yoga | 10 Yoga poses you can try at your work
Are you too busy chasing that never-ending deadline, or making perpetual efforts to meet your sales target, or simply focussing on your productivity and performance that by the end of the day, you are completely drained out and find it extremely difficult to hit the gym or workout for a bit? This is why we …
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Shirshasana – The Headstand Pose
What is Shirshasana? Shirsh = head and asana = posture Pronounced as: Shir-sh-asa-na Shirshasana is an asana that is done on the head. In this pose, the body is completely inverted; and held upright supported by the forearms and the crown of the head. The yoga headstand is nicknamed the “king” of all the asanas. …
10 BEST YOGA POSES FOR STRESS RELIEF
With our living conditions and changing world, one thing that is common, irrespective of age, everyone goes through that and it is called stress. There are no medicines which can completely nullify stress, but nevertheless one can always do activities which helps in managing the stress. Well, yoga is one of those activities which helps …
Sparkle your Winter Love with Mindful Yoga just like Milind & Ankita
The wind blows heavy and hot when it comes to seeing the soulful fitness of Milind Soman. The marathon expert, Milind regularly updates his fans about his diet, exercises and most precisely his love… Ankita! You just blink and the couple posts a new Insta pic. Recently, the glossy pictures of Milind and Ankita from …
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Light up Your Health with Cosmic Diwali Yoga!
We Indians eagerly wait for the biggest festival of joy and that is Diwali! According to Hindu Mythology, the festival of lights is celebrated on the new moon day with full enthusiasm and zeal. This great day is a victory of Lord Rama over evil and the return of his idealized wife Sita. It is …
Yoga in Shilpa Shetty Style
The famous Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast, Shilpa Shetty never forgets to impress her fans with her latest fitness videos. The actor is always in the talks for sharing her fitness, diet and lifestyle tips. And in this post today we will learn to do Yoga in Shilpa Shetty style with these simple and easy …
B’town Inspiration for Mindful Yoga!
Which Bollywood personality is your iconic role model? Well, it’s a very obvious question, but if you are willing to lose some inches and dream of a toned body like your favourite celebs then you must take a look at this mindful yoga blog. There are many Bollywood celebs who are followed by millions of …
Route to Surya Namaskar just like Mandira Bedi!
Who said that Yoga can’t buy happiness? Here’s proof of how the television diva and film star Mandira Bedi has started her day with a positive note of Yoga. Her Wednesday workout was an absolute fit with Surya Namaskar also known as Sun Salutations. The 49-year-old actress went bold with her sharp moves. Mandira Bedi …
Yoga for Complete Back Pain Care!
In today’s modern lifestyle which is both busy and stressful every second guy is suffering from back pain. Some are mild back pain while others have severe back pain leading to various challenges in day to day life. This is why we have written this article yoga for complete back pain care which will ensure …
Best Yoga Poses for Weight Loss
Weight Loss: The General Solution Being overweight is not a choice! Being overweight or obese is the risk of several diseases. In India, a total of 40% of the Indian population comes under the obese category. Obesity is higher in women than men. Such weight issues have reached an epidemic position in India as our …
Apanasana – Eases the tension
What is Apanasana? apana = downward-moving life force ; asana = pose Apanasana is a relaxing supine asana performed at the end of the yoga sequence. As the name suggests, it aids in moving toxins downward, through, and out of the body. It is an amazing yoga pose for beginners since it is simple, relaxing, …
Highly Recommended Yoga Poses for Workaholics!
After two years of the pandemic, we are out for work and it is from that particular time that we have started a sedentary lifestyle sitting at one place in the same position for hours. Such a lifestyle has an adverse impact on our health. We suffer from backache, neck pain, chronic muscle tightness, shoulder …