'Karna' refers to the ear and 'pada' means pain or discomfort.  The name itself suggests that this is an effective exercise to eliminate all the problems connected with ear. Technique 1.  Start with sarvangasana 2.  Bend towards the back on the head and toes should touch ...

In this exercise the entire body balance rests on the fingers and hence initially one can find it difficult to control the balance.  With constant practice one can definitely perform this exercise effectively. Technique 1.  Sit on the ground and stretch the legs forward and keep ...

Technique 1.  Join the legs together.  Place the palm on the ground and bend the trunk.  The shoulder should touch the knees 2.  Raise the legs above slowly, lift the  head and keep the hands straight (refer Fig. 50.0). 3.  Stay in this position for a ...

Technique 1.  Kneel on the floor with the knees apart.  Place the head and chest slightly forward.  Place the palms on the ground so that fingers point towards the feet.  Elbows kept firmly pressed against navel point of the abdomen 2.  Now stretch the legs backward ...

Simha means Lion in Sanskrit, -therefore assuming the form of a lion is called Simhasana. Technique :- Sit in Vajrasana. Now raise your buttock a little and cross the heel and ...

"Ardha" means "half" and "Padma" means "lotus" in Sanskrit. Those who are unable to assume the full Padmasana posture using both legs as described above owing to the stiffness of their legs or bulky thighs may begin practicing with one leg ...

"Ardha" means "half" in Sanskrit. Since the full posture is difficult to be practiced, the half-posture, which is easier, is followed widely. This posture was first promoted by the great Yogi Matsyendranath, one of the founders of Hatha Yoga, and hence ...

"Ardha" means 'half' and 'Hala' means 'plough' in. Sequence: Lie flat on your back. Stretch your legs at full length. Keep the heels and the big toes together. Stretch your arms on the respective sides with palms turned down. Inhaling, press the palms down and raise first ...

This is a pose named after the sleeping position of Lord Vishnu. Sequence: Lie down on the back with legs together, straight extended, the toes erect and hands straight and palms resting on the floor to acquire the supine pose. Turn on left side, ...

"This posture is known as "Akarshana Dhanurasana" because while practicing it, the heels and hips are raised. Sequence: Sit erect. Stretch out the legs and keep them close together. Place the palms on the floor at the sides. Bend the right leg at the knee and ...