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tell me about Adho Mukha Svanasana

Asked by angel arora in Yoga at 10:07 AM on April 24, 2008

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Adho Mukha Svanasana (pronounced AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna) is also known by the english name of 'Downward Facing Dog.

The downward facing dog Yoga pose is a full-body stretch that is a resting pose for many advanced yoga practioners. It stretches the back, builds upper body strength, and opens the chest.

Answered at 5:50 PM on April 24, 2008

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what do you mean by Ahimsa

Asked by jeenu in Yoga at 10:08 AM on April 24, 2008

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Ahimsa is non-violence and is the first Yama, or ethical discipline of Yoga. Ahisma is discussed in the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. The practice of ahimsa is not only directed outward towards others, but inward towards the self. Its practice develops true love and applies not only to deeds, but words as well. Through the dedicated practice of ahimsa, the Yogi can come to embrace and love all creation.

Answered at 5:50 PM on April 24, 2008

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what is Danda

Asked by jeenu in Yoga at 10:09 AM on April 24, 2008

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staff or rod.......

Answered at 5:49 PM on April 24, 2008

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what is Darsana

Asked by jeenu in Yoga at 10:09 AM on April 24, 2008

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sight; see; the act of seeing or beholding.
Often used when in the present of a Guru, divine saint or highly revered person. One could "receive darshana" of the deity in the temple, or from a guru developing affection for God and God develops affection for the devotee.

Answered at 5:49 PM on April 24, 2008

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Swastika Aasan?

Asked by Patanjali in Yoga at 11:56 AM on April 23, 2008

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Stretch out both legs together, hands by the side of the body, palms resting on the ground, fingers together pointing forward.

Now fold your one leg at the knees and put it against the joint of the other thigh.

Fold the other leg and put it near the joint of the other thigh.

Put both hands on the knees in jnana mudra.

Retain this position for 10 to 15 minutes or as comfortable to you.

While returning to the original position first stretch out right leg.

Then stretch out left leg and keep both

Answered at 8:59 PM on April 23, 2008

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Utthita Padmasan?

Asked by Patanjali in Yoga at 11:53 AM on April 23, 2008

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This asana is a variation of Padmasana.In thisasana,the body is lifted up with both hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called ‘Utthita Padmasana’or Lolasana or Dolasana. This asana is more difficult than Padmasana because in this asana the whole body is balanced on both the hands.

Answered at 9:00 PM on April 23, 2008

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mandook AASAN?

Asked by Patanjali in Yoga at 2:09 PM on April 23, 2008

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It is a boon for diabetic patients to know about Mandook Asana or Frog Pose, where you sit in Vajrasana to allow the Asana to work on pancreas and activate it to control the glucose level in the body. This Asana also activates the Manipur Chakra and takes care of prolapsed abdomen. Blood Pressure patients should perform this Asana under supervision/ advice of medical practitioner.

Answered at 8:58 PM on April 23, 2008

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what is Namaste

Asked by jyoti in Yoga at 8:45 PM on April 23, 2008

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Namaste A respectful greeting that is accompanied by a gesture of joining one's palms, with the fingertips pointing upwards. The joined palms are brought close to the chest.

Answered at 8:54 PM on April 23, 2008

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what is Meditation.

Asked by jyoti in Yoga at 8:45 PM on April 23, 2008

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Meditation encompasses a variety of practices that are somewhat different, while holding to the basic principles of consideration and quiet thought to bring about a state of rumination. Various types of meditation that are recognized include transcendental meditation, prayer, Zen meditation, Taoist meditation, mindfulness meditation, and Buddhist meditation. Some methods of meditation may require the body being absolutely still or to be moved with controlled deliberation, while other types allow for free movement of the body. While the methods are different, the end goal of all types of meditation lead to a mind that is quieted and free from stress by the use of quiet contemplation and reflection.

Answered at 8:55 PM on April 23, 2008

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