The physical aspects of Raja Yoga, Asana and Pranayama.
Pada-Hastasana is the first of the standing postures. It gives many of the same benefits as Paschimottanasana and helps to quickly lengthen the muscles and ligaments of the entire spine. It is said that “You are as young as your spine”. By practicing this posture regularly you can maintain youth and vigor…
Kakasana is the primary balancing posture of the Sivananda sequence. It strengthens the wrists, arms and shoulders while also significantly improving the power of concentration. At first, this asana may look difficult – but remember that the controlled breathing and asanas you have done up to this point have prepared you…
There are many postures that bend the spine forwards and backwards, but often the lateral twisting motion is neglected. Ardha-Matsyendrasana is the ninth posture, providing a powerful twist to the spine while massaging the abdominal organs and stimulating digestion. Benefits: Keeps the spine elastic Sends a rich supply of blood…
The Bow is the eighth posture, the last backbending posture in the series after the Cobra and Locust. It completes the basic back bending series providing a full bend to all parts of the back. Simultaneously this asana stretches the front of the body: neck, legs, arms and shoulders. Benefits: Gives…
