22Aug 2024 by Rishikesh Ashtanga Yoga School No Comments
Lotus Pose: The Health Benefits of Padmasana for Mind, Body, and Soul

Lotus Pose: The Health Benefits of Padmasana for Mind, Body, and Soul

Ayurveda, Teacher Training, Yoga, Yoga Asana
An Overview Lotus pose has always been one of the most famous as well as respected yoga poses for the yoga practitioners and is made taught in detail in the Yoga courses in Rishikesh. You will get to see this pose in the images and statues of the Lord Buddha as well as ancient yogis. We also know Lotus Pose as Padmasana. It is not only a physical exercise but also a powerful method of caring for the mind, body, and spirit. In this blog post, we will explore the health benefits of Padmasana and also explain how a practitioner can add this Lotus pose into his or her daily practice, as it can help anyone to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Rishikesh Ashtanga Yoga School is one…
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13Feb 2022 by Rishikesh Ashtanga Yoga School No Comments
Uthitha Hasta Padangusthasana

Uthitha Hasta Padangusthasana

Ayurveda, Meditation, Retreats, Teacher Training, Yoga, Yoga Asana
This is a standing single-leg balancing forward fold asana. You will require balance, stability, and concentration to perform this asana. This is also called extended hand-to-big toe posture. How to do Uthitha Hasta Padangusthasana? Step 1: Stand straight with feet together in Samasthiti. Step 2: Ground yourself firmly on your feet. lift the toes, spread them wide and place them down. Step 3: Inhale fix the gaze at one stable point in front of you which will help in balance. Shift your hip towards the left leg so the midline is shifted to the left. Step 4: Exhale bend the right leg at the knee and bring the knee to the chest. (If you are struggling to find the balance, go with the natural position of the body by slightly…
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