Gomukhasana is a Sanskrit name for cow face asana. Go means ‘Cow’, Mukha
means ‘face’ and asana means ‘posture’. This is a seated hatha yoga asana which
is considered to be a unique experience for every individual. People with flexible
hips and muscles may find it easy to get in gomukhasana but those who have
Balasana is a relaxing pose which is done in every yoga class. ‘Bala’ means child and ‘asana’ means pose. This is a gentle and calming pose in a fetal position. It relieves you physically, mentally and emotionally.
‘Sitali’ or ‘Sheetali’ in Sanskrit means cooling. Sheetali pranayama refers to cooling the mind and body. In our day to day life, with so much anxiety around, practising this breathing exercise will relieve the stress and make you feel relaxed.
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By Hetal Trivedi
Urdhva Mukha svanasana is also known as an upward-facing dog as it resembles a dog stretching upwards. This is a back-bending asana great pose for your upper body which is similar to Bhujangasana or Cobra Pose. These two asanas are easy backbends and are performed during Surya Namaskar.
Ujjayi pranayama also referred to as ‘Victorious Breath’ or ‘Ocean Breath’ or ‘Cobra Breath’. It helps calm the mind and warm the body. When practising Ujjayi, you completely fill your lungs, while slightly contracting your throat, and breathe through your nose. This breathing technique is used throughout Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga practices. It is part of the eight Kumbhakas of Hathayoga.
A Very significant pose for interior stretching and posterior contraction.
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One-legged Downward dog or Three-legged Downward facing dog or Tri Pada Adho Mukh Svanasana is a modified and advanced level of the Downward dog pose also known as Adho Mukha Svanasana.
