Mastering Tadasana: The Foundation of Yoga (The Mountain Pose)

Tadasana, also known as the Mountain Pose, derives its name from Sanskrit, where "Tada" means mountain, is the foundational yoga pose for all standing asanas.Tadasana embodies the essence of standing firm and upright like a mountain. In the practice of yoga, maintaining a steady and unwavering stance, akin to a mountain, is crucial in all standing poses. This foundational pose serves as our starting point and anchor as we delve into the more dynamic aspects of our yoga practice.

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The Beginner’s Monthly Yoga Sutra Verse - Book One 1.33 - The Undisturbed Mind

Inspired by the Yoga Sutra 1.33  - Escaping from problems is not a solution, so it's essential to acquire the skill of calming the mind. Just like the Yoga Sutra explains, we come across numerous individuals in our daily lives, each engaged in various activities and experiencing different emotions. Some may be happy or sad, praiseworthy or troublesome, elated or downcast. Instead of getting entangled in these external situations, it's important to cultivate the ability to focus on our own path and not others disturb our inner calm. This is where true tranquillity lies.

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Butterfly Pose: Steps, Techniques and Benefits

The Yoga Butterfly Pose or the Bound Angle Pose, known as बद्धकोणासन (Baddha Koṇāsana) in Sanskrit, is a familiar hip opening pose in yoga practice.
In Sanskrit, Baddha means grasping and limiting; Kona means angle (degree); and Asana means posture or action. The butterfly pose also has an interesting name: the Cobbler Pose. In India, shoemakers sit on the roadside in the butterfly pose to mend their shoes, hence the name.
Butterfly Pose is an easy-to-learn movement, perfect for beginners. Though the movement is simple, it has tremendous physical benefits both for men and women. This article will introduce its techniques and benefits.

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