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Headstand (Shirshasan)

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In Sanskrit language the word “Shirsha” means head and “asana” means pose. So it is called  shirshasana . Shirshasana steps Sit on knees like Vajrasana position and interlock the fingers of both hands and place them in front on the yoga mat. Slowly place your head in to the hollow of  palms. Slowly lift your both legs towards upwards and keep it straight. You can take help of the wall or your friend while practicing this position. The body should be in a straight line from down to up. Breathe normally in this position for 15 to 20 seconds or more than that if you can. Now slowly release pose to come to starting position by lower down your legs (Bending in Knees)one by one. Repeat this for 3-4 cycles. You can practice it for 1 minute to a maximum of 5 minutes in the beginning. After good practice you can increase duration. It really all depends on your level. In the beginning try it for 1 minute. If you feel comfortable then increase time. Ben...

Peacock pose {Mayurasana}

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Peacock pose is an asana where the individual assumes a peacock like posture . Etymology:- To follow peacock( sanskrit = similar to mayur) METHOD:-  Follow peacock you can do it easily . 1)Put your palm head and toes on the surface . 2)Elbows like mayur outer near to manipur chakra balance your body and lift up your head and legs upside. Breath :-  Flow of breathing is most important normally like dancing peacock. Description:- In this posture similarly follow to nature of peacock simply. Variation:- 1.) Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock pose similarly to peacock) 2.) Padm Mayurasana(lotus peacock pose ) 3.) Uttan padma Mayurasana (intense stretch lotus peacock pose) All variation is based on nature of peacock How to dance? How to eat? How to balance?........etc Just follow natural way Cautions:- Its demand good physical balance and concentration in brain with body. Those suffering from ...