Akanksha Thapliyal

The head is considered to be the north of the body while the feet are at the southern part. This way the exterior or the back of the body is the western or the Pashchim (west in Sanskrit) and anterior part is the east. As the name suggests the Paschimottanasana is all about “uttana” or expanding the western part...

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Headstand is the king of yoga asanas. It has many benefits on our body and mind. As we go anti gravity and balance the body, we balance the breath, the internal movements and increase the circulation to our brain. Headstand affects almost every system in our body. It helps in revitalizing the nervous system by increasing the circulation, helps...

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Surya or Sun is an immense source of energy that showers its rays to millions of life forms. It is said that being thankful to Surya means being humble to the entire nature. Surya Namaskar is a series of holistic of yoga asanas that can give the body, mind and soul a perfect balance. It comprises of 12 steps...