Strengthen Your Lungs Through Abdomen (Diaphragmatic) Breathing
Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing is practiced by enhancing the action of the diaphragm and minimizing the action of rib cage. The diaphragm is a domed sheet of muscle that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity and, when functioning correctly, promotes the most efficient type of breathing. During inhalation the diaphragm moves downward, pushing […]
The Second International Day for Yoga
Yoga which is about self-acceptance and self-discovery is a 5,000 year old legacy from India. Yoga, it is said integrates mind, body and soul. With the efforts of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who himself is a Yoga Enthusiast, the United Nations (UN) decided to celebrate 21st of June each year as International Day for […]
Pawanmuktasana – Wind Relieving Yoga Pose
Meaning ‘Pawan’ means ‘Wind’ or ‘Gas’ ‘Mukt‘ means ‘Release‘ or ‘Removal’ One part of Pran is known as Apan which has a downward movement. By practicing this asana the wind i.e. the extra gas in the abdomen passes out easily. Hence this asana is called Pawanmuktasana. In this asana the colon is pressed so effectively […]
