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Open Your Heart with Dhanurasana

Open Your Heart with Dhanurasana

  • Post category:On the Mat
  • Post author:Ruchi Kapoor

Ruchi Kapoor deconstructs dhanurasana for beginners to the practice.

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Backbending with Urdhva Dhanurasana

Backbending with Urdhva Dhanurasana

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  • Post author:Sonia Frydrych

Sonia Frydrych shares why backbends are a useful tool to fight depression and anxiety.

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Hip Opening with Akarna Dhanurasana

Hip Opening with Akarna Dhanurasana

  • Post category:On the Mat
  • Post author:Chandraprakash R Naidu

Chandraprakash R Naidu recommends practising akarna dhanurasana to increase hip mobility and to strengthen the arms and shoulders.

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Supta Vajrasana: Relax and Energise

Supta Vajrasana: Relax and Energise

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  • Post author:Mahaveer Jain

Mahaveer Jain uses props for the seated and reclined variations of Supta Vajrasana and stays in the restorative posture for at least ten minutes.

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Drishti — The Yogic Gaze

Drishti — The Yogic Gaze

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  • Post author:Arathi Menon

Arathi Menon explains the nine drishtis of yoga and demonstrates how to use gaze to find focus.

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Standing Tall in Vrksasana

Standing Tall in Vrksasana

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  • Post author:Tanvi Mehra

Mumbai-based Tanvi Mehra recommends practising vrksasana to find stability, balance and build a strong foundation for your practice.

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A Full-Bodied Practice

The Supported Shoulderstand

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  • Post author:Sharanya Narayanan

It relaxes the entire body and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, says Sharanya Narayanan.

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Asanas for Expecting Mothers

Prenatal Yoga

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  • Post author:Sharanya Narayanan

Sharanaya Narayanan lists the asanas and pranayama techniques that are best for expecting mothers.

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The Immunity-Builder

Calm Down and Build Immunity

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  • Post author:Digna Popat

Matsyasana relaxes the body, calms the mind and stimulates the thymus to boost immunity, says Digna Popat.

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A Calm, Sharp Mind

Staying Relaxed with Props

  • Post category:On the Mat
  • Post author:Sharanya Narayanan

Sharanya Narayanan uses a belt and bricks to stay in supta padangusthasana as the pose keeps her relaxed yet active while she’s in self-quarantine.

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