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The perfect pose (Siddhasana)

Basic Facts

The perfect pose (whose Indian name is Siddhasana original) is yoga should improve concentration of a person. It is a pose, next in importance to the position of the lotus flower (Padmasana or Kamalasana), recommended for meditation (Dhyana) and singing incantations (Japa).

Note that Siddha means a half-divine be with the great holiness. This pose gets its name because the person performing this poses tries to emulate a wise man who is perfect, a prophet who is accomplished.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight without dropping your shoulders. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot from your left thigh. Then put your left foot over your right ankle. The soles of his feet must touch the thighs, and the heels must be close to the pubic bone.
  2. Tap the thumb of each hand index finger at the ends to form a circle. Make sure the other three fingers are rights. Rest your left hand on your left knee and your right hand on your right knee with the palms facing upward. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is called Jnana Hand Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge) because it means linking knowledge of the individual soul (Atma) to the supreme soul (Paramatma).
  3. Remain in this pose final with your eyes closed for about 1-2 minutes (at the beginning) or until your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Increase gradually this time to several minutes.
  4. Repeat the steps above with your left foot placed first against your right thigh and your right foot then placed over your left ankle. This will ensure that both legs are set uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. In the not 2, hands were placed in Jnana Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge). They can be alternately placed in Dhyana / Padma Mudra (the gesture of meditation / gesture of the hand of the lotus flower) or Drona Mudra (hand gesture bowl), as described below.
    • Fold your arms to the elbows and place your hands below your navel to your knees. Keep your palms (formed as a cup and with the fingers extended) on the other (usually the right palm on the left palm). The inches may affect the rights or ends to form a triangle. This hand position is called Dhyana Mudra (hand gesture of meditation) because it is the pose of hand recommended for meditation, or Padma Mudra (hand gesture to the lotus flower) because it looks petals of the lotus flower.
    • Rest your left palm on your left knee and your right palm on your right knee with the palms formed as a cup facing downwards. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is hands Drona Mudra (hand gesture Bowl) because the palm is shaped like a bowl (Drona) covering your lap.
  2. Instead of keeping their eyes closed, you can focus on the tip of your nose (Nasagra Drishti) or between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti).
  3. It is possible to stay in perfect pose (Siddhasana) for even a few hours. However, care must be taken to check the malaise both during and after the asana.
  4. Rather than hold the right neck and look straight ahead, a minor variation of this yoga pose is to keep the neck bent and look down with the chin touching the trunk.
  5. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The perfect pose (Siddhasana) is supposed to assist in awakening the power divine cosmic (Kundalini Shakti) dormant at the lowest center of nerve at the base of spinal column through purification of nadis (conduits for the passage of the nervous energy). Moreover, we believe that the pose of yoga helps in reaching supernatural powers (siddhis).
  2. This yoga pose helps reduce excessive fat in the body especially in the abdominal region. It facilitates a better functioning of the digestive and excretory systems.
  3. This yoga pose helps to treat pain in the knees, ankles and back. His practice helps those who suffer from insomnia and asthma.
  4. This yoga keeps the mind focused because it requires one to rest straight. It is a pose often suggested to practice the command of breath (Pranayama), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana) and the fulfillment (Samadhi).

 

The pose of the roaring lion (Simhasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the roaring lion (whose Indian name is original Simhasana) yoga is suitable for people of all ages and types (old and weak including) because it is relatively easy to perform. The pose sometimes referred to as Bhairavasana.

Note that Simha means lion, while Bhairava relates to a formidable forms of Lord Shiva. The pose gets its name because the face of the person performing the looks on the face of a roaring lion or fierce (Simha Mudra gesture or facial lion) because of the open mouth and tongue extended.

Technique step by step

  1. Put yourself kneeling down on the ground and put your body weight on your knees, calves and heels with toes showing backward. Keep your head and the spine right knee with about 6-12 inches of one another.
  2. Tighten your palms on their knees with their fingers respective expanded law. It is the pose of thunderbolt (Vajrasana).
  3. Open your mouth full. Breathe out through your nose and mouth, and simultaneously extend your language comfortably out of your mouth curving toward the chin. Hold your breath with the abdomen fired, expand your eyes, learn your teeth and stretch your facial muscles so that your face seems terrifying.
  4. Stay in this final pose for about 10 seconds or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*).

Hoses and comments

  1. The gesture face of the lion (Simha Mudra) can be executed alternately with other seat positions such as yoga pose Pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana). It can even be performed in a standing pose with palms on the size and feet to 6-12 inches of one another.
  2. Rather than look directly, an alternative is to tighten the chin against the trunk. Focus fixed gaze upward at the center of the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti) or bottom after nose (Nasagra Drishti).

  3. In the beginning, you can perform this pose of yoga twice a day. After the regular practice, you can run about five times a day.

  4. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of the roaring lion (Simhasana or Bhairavasana) provides for the exercise facial muscles. He therefore maintained firmness and the luster of the facial skin. This pose is also good for the eyes by reducing coercion.

  2. This pose of yoga helps in difficulties with the vote (for example, stuttering) and problems with his throat (e.g., hoarseness and tonsillitis) due to the stretching of the language.

  3. This yoga pose helps for a better functioning of carotid sinus, nerves of the sinuses, larynx, the respiratory system as well as the thyroid and parathyroid glands. The carotid body help maintain blood pressure and heart beats normal, while the breathing exercise helps the chest and the abdomen.

 

The pose of half-lotus flower (Ardha Padmasana or Ardha Kamalasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of half-lotus flower (the original Indian name is Ardha Padmasana or Ardha Kamalasana) yoga is suitable for meditation (Dhyana).

Note that Ardha means half, while Padma or Kamala means lotus flower. The pose gets its name because the person running like a lotus flower. The pose of half-lotus flower is an intermediate poses for beginners who can not sit comfortably in the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana). Beginners can practice yoga pose half-lotus flower at the beginning's in the pose of the lotus flower later.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight without dropping your shoulders. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. Bend your right leg at the knee and elbow get the knee to your chest. Keep your calf by touching the thigh and knee place the elbow to the ground. Keep your heel of the right foot with the right hand and toe with the left hand and bring the right foot above the left thigh with the right foot plant ascending. Hold the other leg right.

  2. Having reached this position, bend your left leg and place it under your right leg as plant your left foot is in the right thigh.

  3. Tap the thumb of each hand index finger at the ends to form a circle. Make sure the other three fingers are rights. Rest your left hand on your left knee and your right hand on your right knee with the palms facing upward. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is called Jnana Hand Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge) because it means linking knowledge of the individual soul (Atma) to the supreme soul (Paramatma).

  4. Remain in this pose final with your eyes closed for about 1-2 minutes (at the start) or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Repeat the steps above except that you swap the position of the legs by placing your left foot over the right thigh to begin with. This will ensure that both legs are set uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. Step 1 is a pose called pose preliminary half-lotus flower (Purva Ardha Padmasana), which is a preparatory exercise for Ardha Padmasana. At first, you may experience pain in the knees and can be able to post only a foot comfortably on the thigh. Therefore, you may wish to skip the step 2. Regular practice will facilitate the process of placing the second foot. Beginners with the knees and / or ankles rigid should continue with the task.

  2. The pose of half-lotus flower (Ardha Padmasana) itself is a preparatory exercise for the position of the lotus flower (Padmasana).

  3. In the no 3, hands were placed in Jnana Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge). They can be alternately placed in Dhyana / Padma Mudra (the gesture of meditation / gesture of the hand of the lotus flower) or Drona Mudra (the gesture of the hand bowl), as described below.

    • Fold your arms to the elbows and place your hands below your navel to your knees. Keep your palms (formed as a cup and with the fingers extended) on the other (usually the right palm on the left palm). The inches may affect the rights or ends to form a triangle. This hand position is called Dhyana Mudra (hand gesture of meditation) because it is the pose of hand recommended for meditation, or Padma Mudra (hand gesture to the lotus flower) because it looks petals of the lotus flower.

    • Rest your left palm on your left knee and your right palm on your right knee with the palms formed as a cup facing downwards. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is hands Drona Mudra (hand gesture Bowl) because the palm is shaped like a bowl (Drona) covering your lap.

  4. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of half-lotus flower (Ardha Padmasana) helps reduce the excessive fat in the body especially in the abdominal region. It facilitates a better functioning of the digestive and excretory systems.

  2. This yoga pose helps to treat pain in the knees, ankles and back. His practice helps those who suffer from insomnia and asthma.

  3. This yoga pose keeps the mind focused because it requires one to rest straight. It is a pose often suggested to practice the command of breath (Pranayama), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana) and the fulfillment (Samadhi).

 

The position of the lotus flower (Padmasana or Kamalasana)

Basic Facts

The position of the lotus flower (the original Indian name is Padmasana or Kamalasana) yoga is a very appropriate song for incantations (Japa), and meditation (Dhyana). The Buddha is depicted more often in the famous pose of the lotus flower.

Note that Padma or Kamala means lotus flower. The pose gets its name because the person running like a lotus flower.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight without dropping your shoulders. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh. Try to touch your knees to the ground and spinning plants bottom of your feet. Also, try to minimize the gap between the left and right heels. Look at the pose of half-lotus flower (Ardha Padmasana) for more details.

  2. Tap the thumb of each hand index finger at the ends to form a circle. Make sure the other three fingers are rights. Rest your left hand on your left knee and your right hand on your right knee with the palms facing upward. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is called Jnana Hand Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge) because it means linking knowledge of the individual soul (Atma) to the supreme soul (Paramatma).

  3. Remain in this pose final with your eyes closed for about 1-2 minutes (at the start) or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Increase gradually this time to several minutes.

  4. Repeat the steps above with your left foot placed first on the right thigh and your right foot placed on the left thigh. This will ensure that both legs are set uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. In the not 2, hands were placed in Jnana Mudra (the gesture of the hand knowledge). They can be alternately placed in Dhyana / Padma Mudra (the gesture of meditation / gesture of the hand of the lotus flower) or Drona Mudra (the gesture of the hand bowl), as described below.

    • Fold your arms to the elbows and place your hands below your navel to your knees. Keep your palms (formed as a cup and with the fingers extended) on the other (usually the right palm on the left palm). The inches may affect the rights or ends to form a triangle. This hand position is called Dhyana Mudra (hand gesture of meditation) because it is the pose of hand recommended for meditation, or Padma Mudra (hand gesture to the lotus flower) because it looks petals of the lotus flower.

    • Rest your left palm on your left knee and your right palm on your right knee with the palms formed as a cup facing downwards. Keep your arms straight elbows. This position is hands Drona Mudra (hand gesture Bowl) because the palm is shaped like a bowl (Drona) covering your lap.

  2. At first, you may experience pain in the knees and can be able to post only a foot comfortably on the thigh. Therefore, you may wish to try the pose of half-lotus (Ardha Padmasana) as a preparatory exercise. Regular practice will facilitate the process of placing both feet on the thighs. Beginners with the knees and / or ankles rigid should continue with the task.

  3. Instead of keeping their eyes closed, you can focus on the tip of your nose (Nasagra Drishti) or between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti).

  4. It is possible to stay in the position Padmasana for even a few hours. However, care must be taken to check the malaise both during and after the asana.

  5. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The position of the lotus flower (Padmasana) helps reduce the excessive fat in the body especially in the abdominal region. It facilitates a better functioning of the digestive and excretory systems.

  2. This yoga pose helps to treat pain in the knees, ankles and back. His practice helps those who suffer from insomnia and asthma.

  3. This yoga pose keeps the mind focused because it requires one to rest straight. It is a pose often suggested to practice the command of breath (Pranayama), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana) and the fulfilment (Samadhi).

 

The pose of the mountain (Parvatasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the mountain (the original Indian name is Parvatasana) yoga is appropriate to reduce arthritic pain in the shoulders, as well as to stretch the upper body.

Note that Parvata mean the mountain. The pose gets its name because the person running like a mountain with arms raised denoting the ridge.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh. Try to touch your knees to the ground and turn the soles of your feet bottom. See the lotus pose (Padmasana) for more details.

  2. Bring your palms covering all the fingers of your hands. Starting the level of safe, extend your arms slowly upward along the vertical axis of the body until they are over your head. Make sure your arms touch your ears and they are not bent elbows. Make sure your upper body is fully stretched but comfortably hips fingers.

  3. Remain in this pose final breathing deeply and evenly with your eyes closed for about 1-2 minutes (at the start) or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Increase gradually this time.

  4. Repeat the steps above, except that you put your left foot on the right thigh and then your right foot on the left thigh. This will ensure that both legs are set uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. You can choose to bend your head forward and put your chin on your chest and above, if you feel comfortable. However, your spine has to be right.

  2. The hands should be stable without anything gasp, and the palms are expected to touch without any pressure.

  3. At first, you may experience pain in the knees and can be able to post only a foot comfortably on the thigh. Therefore, you may wish to try the pose of half-lotus (Ardha Padmasana) as a preparatory exercise. Regular practice will facilitate the process of placing both feet on the thighs. Beginners with the knees and / or ankles rigid should continue with the task.

  4. Instead keep your eyes are closed, you can focus on the tip of your nose (Nasagra Drishti) or between the eyebrows (Bhrumadhya Drishti).

  5. There is also a variation of this yoga pose in which you switch fingers and stretch your arms vertically upwards over the head with the palms facing upward.

  6. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose mountain (Parvatasana) assists in sublimating vitality in the body of the interpreter because of the whole stretch of the spinal region. In addition, the spine is adjusted and gain size was observed among children and teenagers.

  2. This pose develops various muscles (biceps, triceps, and brachioradialis) arms.

  3. The deep breathing and uniform in this yoga poses using the interpreter free to develop the lungs and chest. Thus, it is a benefit for those with respiratory disorders such as asthma.

 

The pose of the frog (Mandukasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the frog (whose Indian name is original Mandukasana) yoga is appropriate to improve the flexibility of the legs (especially thigh muscles).

Note that Manduka means a frog. The pose gets its name because the person running the resembles a frog.

Technique step by step

  1. Fold both legs at the knees and take them backwards as the big toes of your feet touching. Keep your knees separated.

  2. Put your two palms on the ground under your legs around your bent knees. Look straight ahead.

  3. Remain in this pose final breathing normally for about 10 seconds or until your moment of pause* (breakpoint*).

Hoses and comments

  1. People suffering from back pain, problems with the heart and severe pain in the leg joints should avoid performing this pose.

  2. The timing of the break* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of the frog (Mandukasana) helps reduce the excessive fat in the body especially in the thigh, hip and abdominal region.

  2. This yoga pose helps fray the muscles in the thigh area and increasing the flexibility of the legs. It helps to treat pain in the knees, ankles and back.

  3. This yoga pose helps to improve the functioning of the digestive and excretory systems.

 

The pose of the face of the cow (Gomukhasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the face of the cow (whose Indian name is original Gomukhasana) yoga is suitable for muscles of the arms, legs and back.

Note that the cow GB means, and means Mukha face. The pose gets its name because the person running the resembles a face of the cow, which is broad at one end and fray toward each other.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. Place your palms on the land next to your hips. Lift your body above ground level so that you can bend your right leg back and sit on your right foot. With your hands, bend your left leg as the left knee is above your right knee and left heel hits the right heel (or the lower part of your right thigh at the beginning).

  2. Put your right arm on the back, fold the neck and lift the arm before upwards. After lifting your left arm above the shoulder, fold the neck and put his left hand on the back below the neck. Try to close the fingers of both hands behind the shoulder blades with your head up.

  3. Remain in this pose final breathing normally for about a minute or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*).

  4. Since pose is not symmetrical, the repetition of not above exchanging words' left 'and' right 'will ensure that both legs and both arms are built uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. At the beginning, you may have difficulty getting to the legs and arms in the correct final positions, but the regular practice facilitate the process. Beginners with rigid joints should continue with the task.

  2. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of the face of the cow (Gomukhasana) using mainly by developing the muscles in the legs (from maximus lateralis and vastus of gluteus), arms (biceps, triceps and brachioradialis), and trunk (latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major) . Lowers cramps and sprains. It increases bone strength and flexibility of joints in the legs and arms.

  2. This pose of yoga helps in dealing with digestive disorders.

  3. The complete development of safe aid lung, and heart, while the full extension of the spine using the back.

  4. This yoga pose is suggested to practice the command of breath (Pranayama) and meditation (Dhyana).

 

The pose of embryo (Garbha Pindasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of embryo (whose name is original Indian Garbha Pindasana) yoga is appropriate to reduce the excessive fat in the body, particularly in the abdominal region.

Note that Garbha means the uterus, while Pinda means the embryo. The pose gets its name because the person running the resembles a human fetus in the womb with a few differences. While the fetus was her legs above her head and arms crossed, the person performing the pose of embryonic uterus (Garbha Pindasana) a head above the legs and arms parallel to the ears. Moreover, contrary to a fetus whose arms are not locked in the legs, the person poses to the embryo of uterus (Garbha Pindasana) locks by inserting their arms into the gaps between the calves and thighs.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward such as knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh. Look at the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) for more details.

  2. Put your hands through the space between the calves and thighs around your knees. Then, push your arms forward to the elbows.

  3. Breathe out, and lift your thighs addition of the earth. Fold your arms and elbows then hold your ears with your hands. Put keep careful balance, your body weight on the bones of the tail (tailbone).

  4. Breathe normally and hold the final position for about 10 seconds (at the beginning) to 30 seconds or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*).

Hoses and comments

  1. Step 1 can be executed alternately by placing your left foot first on the right thigh and then your right foot on the left thigh. The repetition of the pose of yoga by switching cross-feet ensures that the two legs are set uniformly.

  2. People with excessive weight can be very difficult to insert their arms through the space between their calves and thighs. However, the arms can be inserted through the space if it is raised slightly just after the step 1.

  3. The laying of embryonic uterus (Garbha Pindasana) is a change in the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana or Kamalasana). If you encounter difficulties in carrying out the step 1 starting with the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana), try the pose of half-lotus flower (Ardha Padmasana) at the beginning. Later, change in the pose of the lotus flower.

  4. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of embryonic uterus (Garbha Pindasana) is supposed to help a spiritual union between mind and soul to one.

  2. The abdomen remains thin due to the contraction in the total pose.

  3. The digestive system improves the body due to the regular practice of this pose. It also all sorts of diseases stomach.

  4. This pose of yoga exercise provides the upper and lower body of the interpreter.

 

The pose of the small lotus flower (Baddha Padmasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the small lotus flower (the original Indian name is Baddha Padmasana) yoga is appropriate to strengthen the body and improve health. Although this is a change in the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana or Kamalasana), it does not make provision for meditation (Dhyana) because of the difficulty of remaining in final position for long.

Note that Baddha limited means, while Padma (Kamal) means lotus flower. The pose gets its name from the core (Padmasana) because the person running like a lotus flower. The name Baddha means that the body is limited by the intermixture all hands crossed (back) and cross-legged (front).

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, put your left foot on the right thigh and then your right foot on the left thigh. Try to touch both knees to the ground.

  2. Move quickly and smoothly your right hand behind your back towards the left hip to hold your big toe right in the palm or the right index finger. Similarly, move quickly and smoothly to your left hand behind your back to the right hip to take the big toe on your left palm or left index finger.

  3. Remain in this pose final with your eyes closed (or worked) for about 1-2 minutes (at the start) or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Increase gradually this time around 5 minutes.

  4. Repeat the steps above with your right foot first placed on the left thigh, and your left foot then placed on the right thigh. This will ensure that both legs are set uniformly.

Hoses and comments

  1. When your left foot is placed on the right thigh first and then your right foot on the left thigh, put his hand on your right big toe first and later left your big toe. When your right foot is placed on the left thigh first, put his hand on your left big toe first. The simple rule to remember is to first hand on the big toe higher.

  2. At first, you may only be able to put one foot on the thigh, but the regular practice of the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) will facilitate the process of placing both feet on the thighs. In addition, if you are having initially, difficult to keep your toes, bend slightly forward and move your shoulders back while swinging your arms back to take the toes. Note that asana is a relatively difficult to execute.

  3. After the great practice Baddha Padmasana, you can swing your head back and breathe in deeply. Then breathe out and sway forward to kiss the ground still holding the toes. This pose is called Yoga Mudrasana and can help awaken the Kundalini. Rather what embrace the ground, you can alternatively embrace the left and right knees.

  4. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of the small lotus flower (Baddha Padmasana) is a change in the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana). Therefore, it includes the benefits of pose of the lotus flower.

  2. The yoga poses also helps in strengthening the heart, lungs, shoulders and spine.

  3. This yoga pose strengthens the joints of the legs. Since the body weight is supported by the knees and ankles, this poses yoga helps reduce pain in them.

  4. This yoga pose helps to increase the positive pressure on the abdominal region. Since the abdominal wall becomes healthy and strong, the pose of yoga helps in treating gastric disorders, including stomach ache, constipation and indigestion.

 

The position of the lotus flower high (Utthita Padmasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the high lotus flower (the original Indian name is Utthita Padmasana) yoga is a very appropriate way to strengthen the muscles and joints (especially the wrists) arms.

Note that Utthita means high, while Padma means lotus flower. The pose gets its name because the entire body (resembling a lotus flower) is raised above the ground level with both hands. The pose of the lotus high creep is clearly a change in the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana).

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh. Look at the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) for more details.

  2. Place your palms on the land next to your hips. Lift gradually and smoothly your body above ground level so that your entire body weight rests on the palms of your hands.

  3. Remain in this pose final until you can hold your breath in the lungs or to your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Lower your body and exhale simultaneously.

Hoses and comments

  1. Step 1 can be executed alternately by placing first your left foot on the right thigh and then your right foot on the left thigh. This exchange periodic feet ensures that the two legs are set uniformly.

  2. This yoga pose can be executed only after winning the Masters on the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana). It is more difficult to carry out that the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) because it involves balance the whole body weight on just two hands and wrists.

  3. At first, you can feel a sensation of tremors in the hands. But this pose by practicing yoga regularly, you can overcome this weakness.

  4. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The position of the lotus flower high (Utthita Padmasana) provides a proper exercise at various muscles (biceps, triceps, and brachioradialis) arms. It also helps to fortify all joints (wrists, elbows, and shoulders) arms.

  2. This pose strengthens the muscles of the abdominal organs and help in improving the intestinal system. Therefore, it helps to treat digestive disorders.

 

The pose of the Rooster (Kukkutasana)

Basic Facts

The pose of the Rooster (whose Indian name is original Kukkutasana) yoga is appropriate to strengthen the abdomen and wrists.

Note that Kukkuta means rooster. The pose gets its name because the person running the resembles a rooster.

Technique step by step

  1. Sit on the floor with your head and spine straight. Extend your legs forward as your knees and heels are placed together. With your hands, place your right foot on the left thigh and then your left foot on the right thigh. Look at the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) for more details.

  2. Put your hands through the space between the calves and thighs around your knees. Place your palms firmly on the earth.

  3. You blow out, and lift smoothly your body above ground level so that your full body weight is balanced on your palms and your legs are almost at the elbow. Continue to breathe normally.

  4. Remain in this pose for final 5-10 seconds (at the start) or your moment of pause* (breakpoint*). Increase gradually this time around the ½ - 1 minute.

Hoses and comments

  1. Step 1 can be executed alternately by placing first your left foot on the right thigh and then your right foot on the left thigh. This exchange periodic feet from the intersection of ensuring that both legs are set uniformly.

  2. This yoga pose can be executed only after winning the Masters on the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana). It is more difficult than the pose of the lotus flower (Padmasana) because it involves balance the whole body weight on just two hands and wrists.

  3. At first, you can feel a sensation of tremors in the hands. But this pose by practicing yoga regularly, you can overcome this weakness.

  4. People with the excessive weight can be very difficult to move their arms through the space between their molletes and their thighs. However, the arm can more easily be passed through the area if it is raised slightly just after the step 1.

  5. The moment of pause* (breakpoint*) is the time at which you can comfortably stay in a pose of yoga. It changes from individual to individual according to a fitness, age and desire.

Potential benefits of yoga pose (Asana)

  1. The pose of the Rooster (Kukkutasana) helps bolster all the joints (wrists, elbows, and shoulders) arms. Laying develops and tones the muscles and also the various (biceps, triceps, and brachioradialis) arms.

  2. This yoga pose built abdominal walls and improves the intestinal tract. Therefore, it helps in dealing with digestive disorders.

  3. This yoga pose is beneficial to women in overcoming the pain and discomfort of hip menstruation.

 
 

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