Health and fitness

Anjaneyasana – Low Lunge Pose Anjaneyasana  or the Low Lunge Pose energises the body and strengthens the muscles of the legs, waist, shoulders and chest.  Anajaneya  is the name of  Hanuman  whose valour and exploits are well known in the epic  Ramayana .   Anjaneyasana  stretches the hip muscles, the hamstrings, the back muscles and the quadriceps, along with improving the sense of balance.  This pose is also called the  Half Moon Pose  in some schools of yoga. How to do Anjaneyasana  To start this asana get onto the yoga mat and stand straight. Now get onto the Adho Mukha Svanasana (The Downward Facing Dog Pose).  Now, as you breathe out, bring your right foot in the forward direction, nearer to the right hand. Keep in mind that your right knee and your right ankle should place in a parallel line. Now, slowly try to lower your left knee, so that it should touch the ground, right behind the hips. Breathe in, ele...

Sukhasana - Easy Pose Sukhasana  is a Sanskrit word and is a combination of two words, i.e. Sukh and asana.  Sukh  means pleasure or happiness or the feeling of joy and asana means sitting in a posture or comfort. If a person gets difficulty sitting in difficult posture, then  sukhasana  can be a solution for them. It is the most comfortable asana so named easy pose. HOW TO DO SUKHASANA STEP 1: Take one or two thick blankets and fold them so that they form a firm, flat base that you can sit on STEP 2: Sit close to one edge of the support you formed, with your legs stretched out ahead, in front of you. STEP 3: Cross your shins and widen your knees, so that you can slip each foot, beneath the opposite knee. STEP 4: Bend your knees and fold your legs towards your tors The Benefits Of Sukhasana These are some amazing benefits of the Sukhasana. It spreads a sense of calm and peace through your mind and body. It relaxes your brain. You will feel all exhaustion, stress...