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Basic yoga poses

Yoga Ban

This is not new. Yoga has always been looked upon as a practice that is linked to hindu-ism. I have a few Christian friends who frown upon the practice of yoga. And now we have a Muslim group in Malaysia … Continue reading

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Child’s Pose ( Balasana )

Child’s pose, this is the yoga pose that allows you to rest in between poses. It is a resting pose that I welcome anytime during a strong yoga practice. Balasanaas it is called in Sanskrit. The word “Bala” means child. … Continue reading

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Yoga Pose – Adho Mukha Svanasana ( Downward Facing Dog )

Honestly speaking… I have no idea why they call Adho Mukha Svanasana : “Downward Facing Dog” ( see pose )… This pose does not resemble a dog except maybe when he is stretching his two front legs, pushing forward. In … Continue reading

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Crow Revisited ( Bakasana or Crane)

I am weak. I used to dislike arm balances. My wrists used to be painful when I do arm balances and hence I never did quite get bakasana. I can’t balance long and seems to take up a lot of … Continue reading

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Yoga Pose – Trikonasana ( triangle )

Utthita Trikonasana or Triangle Pose See Pose. Points to note: 1. Keep your feet strongly planted on the floor. 2. Engage your legs. Keep your legs externally rotated as if you are pulling the legs towards each other to the … Continue reading

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