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Nadi-Sodhana

Other Names Nadi-Sodhna, Nadi shodhan, Nadi Purifying Description This is one of the fundamental types of Pranayam. However, while describing the other eight types of Kumbhakas. But this has been described independently under a Nadi shuddhi procedure known as ” Samanu “. It is necessary to have Nadi Shuddhi before performing Pranayam. How to do […]

Bhramari

Other Names Nasal Snoring Description The name of this Pranayama originates from Sanskrit word Bhramar that means bumblebee. While performing this Pranayama a buzzing sound, typical of bumblebee is produced from the nostrils. How to do Sit in any easy posture Bring both hands to face so that first finger stays just above eyebrow, middle […]

Sitkari

Other Names Teeth Hissing, Hissing Breath Description Sitkari pertains to the sound made by drawing air in through the front teeth-either tightly closed or slightly opened-with the tongue tip regulating the air pressure and sound. This technique pertains only to inhaling, except that exhaling normally takes place through both nostrils, after a usual full pause. […]

Ujjai

Other Names Ujjayi, Ujjayee, Victorious Breath, Ocean Breath, Loud Breathing. Description In Ujjai breathing, the glottis is partially closed. The glottis is that part in the throat area that closes when you swallow, but which is open when you breath. When you partially close the glottis while breathing, you can hear a sound resonate from […]

Kapalbhati

Other Names Skull Shining Breath, Frontal Brain Purification, Kapal-Bhati, Kapal-Bharti Description The word kapalbhati is made up of two words, kapal meaning skull (here skull includes all the organs under the skull too) and bhati means shining, illuminating. Due to the process, the organs under the skull mainly the brain and the small brain are […]

Anulom-Vilom

Other Names Anuloma-Viloma, Alternate Nostril Breathing Other Names Anuloma-Viloma, Alternate Nostril Breathing Description In this pranayam the breath is regulated with the help of the nostril. It helps encourages mind to higher levels of discrimination, concentration and thoughts. Gives more energy and oxygen to the physical body and helps calm your nerves and improve circulation. […]

Bhastrika

Other Names Bellows Description Bhastrika is primarily consists of forced rapid deep breathing which serves as a basis for many varieties of exercises, all of which may be described by the same name. Although air is forced both in and out, the emphasis is placed upon the expulsion or explosion of air. How to do […]

Rahu and Ketu (North Node & South Node)

The fact is that Rahu & Ketu don’t exist in the universe. It’s all is imagination, we commonly say the invisible planets. In the ancient times, people saw eclipse of both sun & moon but they were not having any explanation on this. Later they realized that there is a pattern to predict the eclipse. […]

Significance of Signs (Rashi)

Aries (Mesha/ Mesh) Properties: Cardinal (Movable), East, Fire, Male, Barren, Short Stature Owner: Mars (Moola Trikona) Exalted: Sun Debilitated: Saturn Body Parts: Head, Face, Brain, Cranium, Facial Bones Taurus (Vrisha/ Vrish) Properties: Fixed, South, Earth, Female, Semi-Fruitful, Short Stature Owner: Venus Exalted: Moon, Rahu (N. Node) Debilitated: Ketu Body Parts: Neck, Throat, Esophagus, Cerebellum, Bones of the Neck Gemini (Mithuna/ Mithun) Properties: Mutable, West, Air, Male, […]

Significance of House Cusps in astrology horoscope chart

First House (Ascendant or Lagna) This is the most important house in the chart and plays an important role right throughout the life of an individual. It represents the physical stature, complexion, form and shape of an individual. The health, vigor, vitality and natural tendencies are controlled by this house. This also represents personality, jest […]