When you indulge in any form of exercise, the body demands a lot of oxygen. But the most amazing part is, when you perform Bhastrika Pranayama, the body gets a good boost of oxygen, without the body asking for it. It is the process of fast inhalation and exhalation, which is equivalent to the Breath of Fire. So, when you need a lot of energy, you must perform Bhastrika Pranayama. Anatomical Implications Bhastrika Pranayama is one of the most important types of Pranayama, wherein ‘Bhastrika’ means ‘Bellows’. It is also called Bellows Breath for the very same reason. The air
Utkatasana – Fierce Pose What is Utkatasana? Utkatasana or the Chair Pose is also known as the Fierce Seat or Powerful Pose. It is a strengthening and a very strong heat-building asana, that brings all parts of your body together into a powerful pose. This sitting asana is a meditation which you can do with determination and commitment. To successfully perform the Chair Pose, you must unite the whole strength of the legs, arms, and the torso, as you lift your core muscles and elongate your spinal cord. Utkatasana involves the strength of your legs, the back, and the ankles.
Ardhabadha Padmottanasana – Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend Pose What is Ardhabadha Padmottanasana? Ardhabadha Padmottanasana is one of the most basic poses in Ashtanga Yoga Primary series. The Ardhabadha Padmottanasana or pose revolves around hip opening and hamstring stretching. In such asanas, the real success lies in the hips. You have to exercise a lot of patience, if you want to conquer this pose. If you try to be greedy, it can lead to an injury. Ardhabadha Padmottanasana is a one-legged standing Forward bending asana, in which one leg will be in lotus pose, while the other leg will be
