YOGA VIETNAM

Ardhah ustrasana What is Half Camel Pose? Half camel pose, or  ardha ustrasana  in Sanskrit, is a kneeling backbend and more mild version of the full camel pose. One hand rests on the heel and the other remains lifted toward the sky, lessening the spinal arch. However, half camel pose still brings the powerful benefits of a chest opener and backbend. Instructions Begin kneeling with the knees and feet hip distance wide. Place the palms on the low back, fingers pointing up. Inhale and lengthen the spine. Exhale and arch back while pushing the hips forward. Carefully lower the right hand to the right heel. Reach the left arm toward the sky. Breathe while holding the pose. Inhale and rise. Repeat, lowering the left hand to the heel and reaching the right hand to the sky. Cautions In case of knee pain, place a folded blanket underneath the knees. Benefits of Half Camel Pose Opens the chest Stimulates the digestive and respiratory systems Strengt...

Takeaway:   Cat-cow pose is an integral point of many yoga warm up sequences. Here's a look at why this pose is beloved by so many yogis. with the spine-mobilizing movements of  cat-cow . This simple sequence, performed on all fours, is an integral point of many yoga warm up sequences. But just what do we mean by cat-cow pose, and why do yogis love it so much? Well let’s start by clearing up some confusion.  There is, in fact, no such thing as “cat-cow pose.” Rather there are two poses, cat pose ( marjaryasana ),  and cow pose ( bitilasana ) . These complement one another so beautifully that they are often practiced together. We practice cat pose, then cow pose, then cat again and so on, in the much loved “cat-cow” sequence. Setting up for Cat-Cow Both postures have as their foundation an all fours posture, with the body in a table top position, supported by the hands and shins. The hands should be directly beneath the s...

Takeaway:   Chanting Om can tune you in to yourself - and the Divine. When you say OMMMM, what do you feel? Do you feel a pull?... Calm?.... Say it 10 more times… Now what? Everything in the universe is vibrating energy. Your body, plants, trees, celestial objects and light are, at their most fundamental level, all composed of energy. When you chant Om, you are creating vibrating sound energy, thus tuning in to your inner Self. The sound, Om, represents and is the same as you, and the universe around you. For this reason, Om is almost certainly the most ancient word for the Divine, life force energy, or any one of the hundreds of terms we use to define higher power. Here we'll take a look at what Om means and why it's so often chanted in yoga. What Is OM? The significance of Om is difficult to grasp and explain. It is a mantra with such great symbolism and power that you need to allow yourself time to really meditate...