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  Chakrasana, also known as the wheel pose, is an advanced yoga posture that requires strength, flexibility, and practice. Here are the step-by-step instructions to perform chakrasana: Warm up your body with some gentle stretching and a few rounds of sun salutations. Lie down on your back with your feet hip-distance apart and your arms alongside your body, palms facing down. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the mat, close to your hips. Bring your hands behind your shoulders, fingers pointing towards your feet. Inhale deeply and press your feet and palms firmly into the mat, lifting your hips up towards the sky. Exhale and straighten your arms, bringing the crown of your head towards the mat. Hold the posture for a few breaths, feeling the stretch in your chest, shoulders, and thighs. To come out of the posture, slowly lower your body back down to the mat, vertebrae by vertebrae. Rest for a few breaths before repeating the posture one or two more times. Important tips: Av...

Virabhadrasana or Virabhadrasana is one of the most graceful yoga postures and it adds beauty and grace to one’s yoga practice. Warrior Pose I (Virabhadrasana) Variations -  26 variations  of Virabhadrasana  Benefits Strengthens lower back, arms, and legs. Enhances the stamina of an individual. Strengthens ankles, shoulders, back, arm, calves, and thighs. Backs off solidified shoulders. Discharge stress and worries relaxing your mind, body, and soul. Working on this posture improves all standing poses and hip openers.

 Ardha Chandrasana (Sanskrit: अर्धचन्द्रासन; IAST: ardha candrāsana) or Half Moon Pose The name comes from the Sanskrit words अर्ध ardha meaning "half", चन्द्र candra meaning "moon", and आसन āsana meaning "posture" or "seat" How to perform half moon pose? Step-by-Step Instructions 1.Begin in Triangle Pose (trikonasana) with the right leg forward. Bend your right knee softly and bring your left hand to your hip. 2.Bring your right hand to the floor in front of your right foot. Your hand should be under your shoulder when you are in the full pose, so in order to set it up in the correct position, place it about a foot in front of and 5 or 6 inches to the right of your right foot. Tent your hand so that just your fingertips on the floor. 3.Begin to straighten your right leg while simultaneously lifting your left foot off the floor. Keep your left leg as straight as possible.  Open your hips, stacking the left hip point on top of the right hip point....

 Breasts are intimately connected to a woman’s overall well-being and heart, yet proactive tips for keeping breast tissue healthy are scarce. Fortunately, your yoga practice can help. This sagging effect is most visible on woman’s breasts, which play a vital role in helping women maintain a positive body image. Right bras can only provide temporary lift and that in the long run, factors like gravity, density of breast tissue and skin elasticity contribute towards making the breast look firmer and youthful. Give a try to these 6 yoga poses for a firm breast! Dwikonasana (double angle pose) Trikonasana (triangle pose) Kumbhakasana or Santolanasana (plank pose) Dhanurasana (bow pose) Salamba Sirsasana (supported headstand) Bhujangasana (cobra pose) Precautions  Your clothes should be able to stretch but no be too loose or flowing. ... Bring a "sticky" yoga mat. ... Do not eat any heavy meals less than three hours before the yoga practice. ... Drink as little as possible duri...

 Despite several forms of workout being available today, yoga reigns as the most trusted and effective method of nourishing and toning one’s body in a holistic sense. Even you don't need any equipments . Yoga endeavors to work deeply on the core and the entire body with every asana, the poses mentioned below are a few of the easier ones, especially for beginners. These will help eliminate several stomach-related issues like constipation, indigestion and bloating along with strengthening the abdomen. Asanas for reducing tummy fat are as follow: 1. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) This posture primarily works on strengthening your abdominal muscles and relaxing your lower back. 2.. Dhanurasana (Bow pose) Although seemingly easy, this pose can be quite a challenge for your abs, which is exactly what will help strengthen them. 3.Kumbhakasana (The plank) Surely the most beloved and well-known of poses, the plank pose is one of the best poses to burn your tummy fat and tone your muscles. 4.Nauk...

 Pranayama, or breath control, is a main component of yoga. It's frequently practiced with yoga postures and meditation. The goal of pranayama is to strengthen the connection between your body and mind. According to research, pranayama can promote relaxation and mindfulness . The practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns. You purposely inhale, exhale, and hold your breath in a specific sequence. 1. kapalbhatti How Sit upright with your legs crossed and place your hands on your lower belly. Take a deep breath through your nose, and exhale from your mouth. Inhale deeply such that your belly is ¾ full with air. Forcefully exhale all the air, drawing your navel upwards. Allow the lungs to fill up without any effort as your belly expands. Repeat this 10 times. Repeat this cycle three to four times. 2 . Nadishodan pranayama This pranayama can be done sitting in Ardha Padmasana or Purna Padmasana. How Place your left hand on the knee with the thumb and index finger t...