Hemas Yoga center

09/01/2024

06/10/2021

Shankh Mudra (Conch Shell Gesture)

The thumb represents the fire element in our body, which when encircled by the fingers of the opposing hand in Shankh mudra subdues the excessive fire.

12/07/2021

Definition of Yoga.
"Yogaha chitta vritti nirodhah "
chitta means mind,
vritti means modifications of mind
nirodhah means to control
Yoga is to control the modifications of mind or functioning of the mind.

"My body is my temple and asanas are my prayers"

14/06/2021

Ashwa Sanchalanasana:
The Sanskrit name Ashwa Sanchalanasana is derived from three words. Ashwa meaning Horse, Sanchalana meaning movement and Asana meaning Posture.

Also known as: Aekpaadprasarnaasana, Ashva Sanchalanasana, Equestrian pose

Benefits :
*Stretches the hips on the back leg.
*Opens the hip flexors and strengthens the hip extensors of the back leg.
*Stretches the psoas muscles on the side with the leg extended.
*Strengthens the quadriceps, gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

Contraindications:
*An injury of the hips, knee, ankles or lower back should let their teachers know and stay away from the practice of this pose. An alternative method for the same if the injury is manageable is using cushion, blanket for the knees.

*To tight psoas muscles will take time while get the posture right, and hence never overstretch. Go slow with the stretch as you listen to your body.

*Women who are pregnant should take this slow and alternative by resting the hands on the knee like in Anjaneyasana Hands To Knee (Low Lunge Hands To Knee).

05/05/2021

The Yoni Mudra is dedicated to the female goddess Shakti in Hinduism, where 'yoni' means 'womb or v***a'.

Benefits of Yoni Mudra.

to the Earth: The practice of Yoni Mudra teaches one to go back to where one started - the earth - the birth
Energy: The main source of life creation embedded deep in the lady - her womb.
in women improves: Helps women gain the energy back into their bodies to help improve fertility.
and Mind connection: making it ready for deeper meditation, with awareness and concentration

17/03/2021

Virabhadrasana also known as Warrior pose. Sanskrit: वीरभद्रासन; Vira – Hero, Bhadra – Friend, Asana – Pose. Pronounced as veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna. Virabhadra is a mythological character created by Lord Shiva.
Virabhadra as metaphor for battling our weekness- Ignorance, Ego, Injustice

* Benefits of Virabhadrasana( Warrior Pose) :-

*Expansion of the chest and the lungs
*Expands and strengthens the shoulders and arms
*Heals lower back pain
*Stimulation of the internal organs
*Stretches the hamstrings, knees, ankles and the foot
*Flexing of hips
*tones the leg muscles
*Boosts concentration and stamina
*Awareness of body to maintain balance

Contraindications: -
*Heart problems (like weak heart or by those who have undergone a heart surgery recently)
if there is any kind of injury at the knee/hips/ankle, or if the knees/ hips are weak, avoid this pose.

20/02/2021

General Benefits of Forward Bend Asanas:
*Stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.
*Strengthens the thighs and knees.
*Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
*Calms the mind and soothes the nerves.
*Relieves tension in the spine, neck, and back.
*Activates the abdominal muscles
*&many more benefits depend which ur perform.

05/11/2020

Hastapadasana - it's a forward bending asana
In a Yoga there are 4 types of bhavas:- Janna Bhava(knowledge), Dharma(duty) bhava, Vairagya (let go attitude) Bhava, Aishwarya( Self- reliance) bhava

For Ishwarpranidhan means surrender towards god -this bhava develop when we perform the forword bending asana

Hastapadasana helps us to develop let go attitude or surrender bhavana😊🙏🏻

12/10/2020

Vande Gurunam Charanavinde
Sandarsita Svatmasukhava bodhe
Nihsreyase Jangalikayamane
Samasara halaha mohasantyar

Abahu Pursakaram
Sankhackrasi dharinam
Sahasra Sirasam Svetam
Pranamani Pantajalim

06/09/2020

Uttan Pristhasana ;Variations of Lizard pose
This is an intermediate level
versatile pose with many benefits:

*Opens the hips, hamstrings, groins and hip flexors
*Strengthens the inner thigh muscles on the front leg
*Opens and releases the chest, shoulders and neck
*Prepares the body for deeper hip openers such as Pigeon Pose and Hanuman Pose

of Utthan Pristhasana

*People who are suffering from any hips or knees injury should avoid this pose

*It is not possible for people with a weak or dislocated shoulder and lower back problem.