About Yoga Aasan    Benefits   Media Gallery  Useful Links Benefits  BKS Iyengar, one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world, asserts that this asana stretches the shoulders, legs, spine and whole body; builds strength throughout the body, particularly the arms, legs, and feet; relieves fatigue and rejuvenates the body; improves the immune system, digestion and blood flow to the …

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About Yoga Aasan    Benefits      Media Gallery  Useful Links Anantāsana Anantā is a sanskrit name that means “without end,” or the “the infinite one”. The word Ananta deriving from the name of the thousand-headed serpent upon which Vishnu rested at the bottom of the primordial ocean. Anantāsana Step 1 Anantāsana Step 2 Anantāsana Step 3   Anantāsana Step …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 7 Sahasrara Chakra (Crown) The crown chakra (thousand petaled lotus) is the seventh chakra and it is the symbol of purity and spirituality and provides the direct connection to our Divinity.The Sahasrara chakra is associated with the element of thought and the colors white and violet. As we think we create …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 6 Ajna Chakra (Third Eye) Ajna chakra is the sixth chakra in the chakra system and the second chakra of the metaphysical plane. The Ajna chakra is the spiritual eye and it focuses on seeing beyond the physical, enhancing creativity, clairvoyance, and intuition. Asanas that enhance the ajna chakra are forward bends. …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 5 Visuddha Chakra (Throat) The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and it is the first chakra to focus on the spiritual plane. Vishuddu identifies with the element sound and ether, the color is blue. The throat chakra focuses on our will, inner truth and our ability to present our voice to …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 4 Anahata Chakra (Heart) The anahata chakra is the fourth chakra which is the bridge between the lower three chakras (Physical) and the three higher chakras (Metaphysical). It identifies with the element air and the color green. The Anahata chakra focuses on love, opening up and leading from the heart …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 3 Manipur Chakra (Solar Plexus)  Manipura is the third Chakra which identifies with the element fire and the color yellow/gold. The Solar Plexus chakra focuses on the power of transformation, self esteem and the assertion of will power. Asanas associated with the Manipura chakra are Warrior I, II and III, …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Ananda Balasana  Step 5 You can hold this pose easily for 30 seconds and extend it upto one minute later. After completing the asana, you can slowly release your feet back to the ground while exhaling. You should rest in this lying position, taking a few breaths slowly before getting up. …

About Yoga Aasan    Benefits  Media Gallery  Useful Links Step 2 Svadisthana Chakra (Sacral, Hips) The sacral chakra identifies with the element water and the color orange. Svadisthana chakra focuses on sensuality, pleasure, ‘going with the flow’ and embracing experiences in life. Asanas associated with the sacral chakra are Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana), Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana) …