NAUKASANA: The Boat Pose

October 12, 2018Asana, Patanjali Yoga Foundation Blog, Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy

NAUKASANA The name Naukasana comes from the Sanskrit words “Nauka” which means “boat” and meaning of Asana is “Posture” or “seat”. The boat pose is beneficial to cure many physical disorders. Naukasana helps to strengthen the spine, lungs, liver and pancreas. As a result, practice naukasana helps to increases the circulation of blood and also maintain the sugar level.  … Read More

Veerbhadraasana : The Warier Position

October 8, 2018Asana, Patanjali Yoga Foundation Blog

VEERBHADRAASANA : is a fearsome form of the god Shiva. He was created by the wrath of Shiva and destroyed the Yagna (fire sacrifice) of Daksha, after Daksha’s daughter and Shiva’s consort Sati self-immolated in the sacrificial fire. He is described as a warrior who eventually blinded Bhaga, subdued Indra and broke, among many other … Read More