Yoga Courses in Rishikesh

20/07/2012

Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh INDIA

Braham Yoga Alliance is a register yoga school, offering 200 hrs yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India. Upcoming Yoga Teacher Training schedules and dates are available in our website.

31/08/2010

Siddhasana - The Accomplished Pose
In Sanskrit, this asana means accomplished or adept. So this asana basically signifies accomplishment. The name signifies the attainment of a perfectly stilled mind and the experience of peace that results from meditation. The siddha-asana is also a recommended pose for meditation. This asana forms a part of the Hatha Yoga Style.

31/08/2010

Paschimottanasana - Seated Forward Bend
Though by just looking at the pictures, this may seem tobe an easy pose, it is infact a very difficult pose as the legs have to lie flat on the floor without bend & the trunk has to lie parallel to the legs with your head close to your heels.

31/08/2010

Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose
The word “Gomukhasana” is derived from the Sanskrit language. GoMukh – Meaning Face of the Cow, thus in English this would mean a pose resembling “Face of the Cow”. Placing both feet on the ground by the side of the buttocks and keeping the body steady is Gomukhasana.

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Ardhachandrasana - The Half Moon Pose - The ardha-chandra-asana is a stretching and balancing pose that benefits the lower back, abdomen and chest.

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Dhanuraasana - The Bow Pose - The Sanskrit word dhanur means bow-shaped, curved or bent. The bow referred is a bow as in "bow and arrow." This asana is so named because the body mimics the shape of a bow with its string stretched back ready to shoot an arrow.

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Chakra Asana - The Wheel Pose
In sanskrit, Chakra means Wheel.. Thus the posture signifies the shape of the Wheel and is also known as the Wheel Posture. This asana has the highest difficulty level, hence beginners should wait for the complete body flexibility & comfort so as to attain a complete Wheel Posture. Though, slowly & steadily the posture can be attained to perfection.

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Ushtraasana - The Camel Pose
Ushtraasana aims at opening up the chest cavity, promoting lymph drainage, sliming the thighs, waist line, hip and activating the Vishuddha chakra or thyroid plexus.

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Bala-Asana - The Child Pose
The balaasana is one of the most relaxing Yoga postures and can easily be done by beginners. As part of your Yoga routine it is best to use this as a counter-pose to any posture that stretch the spine backward

31/08/2010

Matsya-asana - The Fish Pose

The word Matsya, in Sanskrit means fish. Thus this posture de posture. It is called fish, as this position fills the lungs with air, improving the ability to float in water. Matsyasana gives a backward stretch to the cervical thoracic, and lumbar regions of the spine and the chest fully.

31/08/2010

Hala Asana - The Plough Pose
The hala-asana is an excellent morning posture although some might find it more difficult then. During sleep the spine can become somewhat compressed resulting in the experience of tightness or stiffness in the back. A few repetitions of the hala-asana will quickly restore flexibility to the spine as well as promote alertness.

31/08/2010

Sarvanga Asana - SHOULDER STAND POSTURE
Sarvanga Asana is an asana which is said to benefit the whole body. In this asana the whole body weight rests on the shoulders and the neck and upper back regions are stretched to the limit. Beginners should practice the sarvanga asana in a moderate way.