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KUKKUTASANA (Cockerel Pose)

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 KUKKUTASANA (Cockerel Pose) Assuming padmasana, insert the hands between the thighs and calves, planting them (the hands) firmly on the ground, raise the body in the air. This is kukkutasana (HYP 23 ). Kukkutasana is one of the advanced yoga postures and is also known as Cockerel Pose or Yoga Rooster Pose. The word Kukkutasana comes from Sanskrit, where ‘Kukkut’ means cock or rooster and ‘Asana’ means pose. Kukkutasana is commonly found in you sequences such as Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Core Yoga, or Hip Opening Yoga Sequences. It is a great posture to add to your home workouts. While considered an advanced yoga posture, mastering Kukkutasana requires some amount of time and practice making it a great asana to try in yoga for beginners. Technique  of Kurmasana Sit in padmasana. Insert the right arm between the right thigh and calf muscle, and the left arm between the left thigh and calf muscle. Place the palms of the hands firmly on the ground with the fingers pointing forward. Bal
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KOORMASANA (Tortoise Pose) in Hath Yoga Pradipika

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 KOORMASANA (Tortoise Pose) Press the anus firmly with the ankles in the opposite direction and sit well-poised. According to the yogis this is koormasana (Hath Yoga Pradipika 22).  The Kurmasana is considered a posture that can connect your inner self with the spiritual ones. It enhances the flexibility of the back, hips, neck and shoulders. Furthermore, it also withdraws distractions and keeps your nerves calm. The Tortoise Pose is beneficial for certain muscles, like the lower and upper back, core abs, biceps and triceps, hamstrings, hips, pelvis, neck and quadriceps. So, if you include this posture with other asanas that focus on the same muscles, you can extract more health benefits. Technique of Kurmasana Sit on the ground and spread the legs out to the sides as much as possible. Exhaling, lean forward, bend the knees and slip the arms under the knees, taking the hands back behind the buttocks. Bring the forehead down to the ground. Breathe normally in the final position. Benefit
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VEERASANA (Hero’s Pose) in Hath Yoga

 VEERASANA (Hero’s Pose) in Hath Yoga Placing one foot by the (opposite) thigh and the other (foot) under the (same) thigh is known as veerasana (The Hath Yoga Pardipika 21). Virasana, also known as hero pose,is a foundational pose in yoga that strengthens the spine, hips, pelvis, legs, thighs, ankles, and knees, promoting overall stability and flexibility. This pose also aids in digestion and can help alleviate problems such as acidity. Technique of Veerasana Sit on the left heel, bend the right knee and place the foot beside theleft knee. Place the right elbow on the right knee and the palm against theright cheek. The left hand should be placed on the left knee. Close the eyes and concentrate on the breath. Hold the position for a minute or two. There are variations of this asana according to different acharyas of hatha yoga. This is the traditional posture as described by commentators of the hatha yoga texts. The full name of this asana is mahaveerasana, veerasana is an abbreviation
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GOMUKHASANA (Cow’s Face Pose) in Hath Yoga

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 GOMUKHASANA (Cow’s Face Pose) Place the right ankle next to the left buttock and the left (ankle) next to theright (buttock). This is gomukhasana and it resembles the face of the cow (20). The Gomukhasana yoga pose has been mentioned in the 4th-century Darshana Upanishad and it is an effective and therapeutic exercise that stretches your shoulders, thighs, hips, ankles, triceps, chest, and underarms. By regularly practising Gomukhasana, one can relieve their body of pain and stiffness by stretching the root of these aches, i.e., hips and shoulders. Performing the cow-face pose has therapeutic benefits as it releases hormones such as endorphins that induce a sense of calm and relaxation. Technique of Gomukhasana Bend the right knee and place the right foot so that the left heel touches the side of the left buttock. Then bend the left leg over the right thigh so that the heel is placed close to the right buttock. This gives the impression of a cow’s face. Then join the hands behind the
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SWASTIKASANA (Auspicious Pose) in Hath Yoga

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  SWASTIKASANA (Auspicious Pose) Placing both soles (of the feet) on the inner side of the thighs, sitting equipoised with a straight body. This is called swastika (asana) (19) . Swastikasana is a yoga pose based on the name and qualities of the symbol swastika. Swastik marks have been important since ancient days and have been found in houses and painted on weapons. Swastikasana is an auspicious pose yoga. The term Swastikasana has 3 root words, Su, Asti & Ka. ‘Su‘ means good’; ‘Asti‘ means ‘exist’; ‘ka‘ means ‘to make’. On combining the root terms, Swatikasana can be defined as a pose that makes one exist in a good state of mind. It is one of the best postures for meditating. It plays an essential role in regulating the body and the mind. Technique of Swastikasana Sit cross-legged and bring the feet up between the thighs and calf muscles. Place the hands in jnana or chin mudra. Though this is a steady sitting position, it affects the whole body. Prana shakti is directed in a part
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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika in Practice and Its Benefits

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  The Hatha Yoga Pradipika in Practice and Its Benefits Hatha yoga is widely practiced across the globe to balance the energies of the sun and the moon, the feminine and masculine, the yin and yang. In a certain sense, Hatha yoga plays true to the meaning of yoga, which is ‘to unite’ or ‘union’. Hatha yoga is the union of the two energies that exist within every living being. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika says purification of the body leads to the purification of the mind, encouraging spiritual development. It focuses on starting with yoga posture practice. It is believed when one gains mastery over postures, they can gain mastery over the mind. How this happens brings us to the practices of Hatha Yoga. Hatha yoga focuses on the breath as an integral tool to bring about a mind-body balance. Unlike Ashtanga Yoga, which is based on the 8-limbed approach, Hatha yoga focuses on six aspects, namely Asanas (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises), Mantra (chanting), Mudra (gestures),
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शून्य मुद्रा (Shunya Mudra)

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  शून्य मुद्रा (Shunya Mudra)  अगर आप भी शून्य मुद्रा के फायदों का लाभ लेने चाहते हैं, तो इसका अभ्यास नियमित रूप से कर सकते हैं। इसे करना बहुत ही आसान है। आप इसके किसी भी शांतिपूर्ण जगह पर आसानी से कर सकते हैं। जानें इसे करने का सही तरीका- - शून्य मुद्रा को करने के लिए सबसे पहले किसी शांतिपूर्ण और हवादार जगह पर एक योगा मैट बिछा लें। - इस पर पद्मासन या सुखासन में आराम से बैठ जाएं। - इस दौरान अपनी रीढ़ की हड्डी, पीठ और गर्दन को एकदम सीधा रखें और तनाव मुक्त होकर बैठें। - अब अपनी दोनों हथेलियों को अपने घुटनों पर रख लें। हथेलियां ऊपर की तरफ होनी चाहिए। - अपनी बीच वाली उंगुली को हथेली की तरफ मोड़ें। इसके ऊपर अपने अंगूठे को रखें। दूसरी सारी उंगुलियों को सीधा रखें। - अपनी आंखों को धीरे-धीरे बंद कर लें।  - इस दौरान आपको अपना ध्यान सांसों पर लगाना होता है। सांसों की गति सामान्य रखें। - लगभग 5-15 मिनट तक इस अवस्था में रह सकते हैं। इसके बाद सामान्य अवस्था में आ सकते हैं। - आप इस मुद्रा को सुबह या शाम के समय कर सकते हैं। - इस मुद्रा को नियमित रूप से करने से स्वास्थ्य को कई लाभ मिलते हैं।  शून्य मुद
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