Let us do Yoga

[Vikrant]

I created this thread for those of us who love Yoga. Please share cool videos, articles and posts on Yoga here. Thanks!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JqYzcieCfM]Bikram Yoga Demonstration - Brandy Lyn Winfield - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Mr. H.]

 

[Vikrant]

This one is called Scorpion Pose. It is very tough. Don't try it at home.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjYb-rarlyE]Yoga Online: Scorpion (Vrischikasana) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[syrenn]

This one is called Scorpion Pose. It is very tough. Don't try it at home.

Yoga Online: Scorpion (Vrischikasana) - YouTube

ppssstt.... its an elbow stand.

 

[Mr. H.]

Too sexy. Too..... how you say?

Sexy?

 

[Vikrant]

This one is called Scorpion Pose. It is very tough. Don't try it at home.

Yoga Online: Scorpion (Vrischikasana) - YouTube

ppssstt.... its an elbow stand.

Can you do that one?

 

[Unkotare]

I dunno, it seems like kind of a stretch to expect people to bend over backwards to comment on such a loose subject.

 

[Vikrant]

I am trying to master this one but it is tough.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92KUGkjY0SM]How to do the Peacock pose - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Mr. H.]

It's all about the center. Of mass.

Gentle mass touching...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHLPOUCaMtY]Awaken 2012 by Yes in 1080p HD - YouTube[/ame]

To return to the center...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkETlUlKTI]Angkor Wat by Yes - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Mr. H.]

Total mass retain...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oPKLSuyQY]Yes Close To The Edge - YouTube[/ame]

 

[syrenn]

This one is called Scorpion Pose. It is very tough. Don't try it at home.

Yoga Online: Scorpion (Vrischikasana) - YouTube

ppssstt.... its an elbow stand.

Can you do that one?

it was pretty standard in gymnastics.... so yes.

 

[Connery]

Yoga every morning, helps gets me centered and ready for the day....

 

[Pop23]

This one is called Scorpion Pose. It is very tough. Don't try it at home.

Yoga Online: Scorpion (Vrischikasana) - YouTube

After watching that, this just seemed, i dunno, appropriate:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=g7lR3YDzKCA]Animal House - Do You Mind If We Dance With Yo Dates? - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Vikrant]

ppssstt.... its an elbow stand.

Can you do that one?

it was pretty standard in gymnastics.... so yes.

I am impressed, especially with the ease you say you can do it.

 

[Vikrant]

The very first pose in Yoga is called Sun Salutation. It is very basic stuff. I think most people should be able to do this without much problem.

 

[Vikrant]

Some of you might be wondering what is the point of all these poses? These poses (aasans) are designed to deliver specific benefits. For examples: the pose demonstrated by Corina Richards opens up your heart so it is good for people suffering from heart diseases. Even the basic pose demonstrated by Kathy Budig is packed with spinal benefits resulting in stronger spine. Healthy spine is key to good health.

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Today I want to introduce you to Firefly Pose (Tittibhaasan). This pose (aasan) has following benefits:
- Stretches the back torso and inner groins.
- Provides strength to the arms and wrists.
- Tones and tightens the belly.
- Enhances the overall sense of balance.
- Calms the mind by relieving from tension, stress and anxiety.
- Strengthens the wrist

Here is Kat Womer demonstrating how to do this:

 

[Vikrant]

Today I want to introduce you all to Sirsaasan. This pose increases blood flow to your brain. It is somewhat difficult unless you are athletic like Syrenn. So please do not try it without the supervision of a qualified Yogi or Yogini.

Here is Rebecca Pacheco demonstrating how to do this:

 

[Vikrant]

Let us do Plow Pose (Halaasan) today. Here is a Yogini from YogaVibes demonstrating how to do this:


Benefits of Plow Pose:
• Stretches all muscles and ligament in your calves and thighs, resulting in greater leg flexibility
• Therapeutic for leg cramps
• Stimulates your thyroid, parathyroid, throat, lungs and abdominal organs
• Helps relieve gas and upper/lower back pain or discomfort
• Promotes good digestion
• Stretches your shoulders and spine
• Therapeutic for menopause, infertility, insomnia, headache and sinusitis
• Relieves stress and fatigue

http://www.cnyhealingarts.com/2011/07/13/the-health-benefits-of-halasana-plow-pose/

 

[Vikrant]

Joseph Encinia is 2012 World Yoga Champion. He is a living testimony to the benefits of Yoga. He was diabetic and overweight with bone issues. He was resigned to fate of an ill person. But one day someone introduced him to Yoga and that was the beginning of healthy life for him.

 

[Mad Scientist]

I used to think Yoga was just for wimps. Then one day I tried it and inside of 15 minutes I was sweating, shaking and ready to quit!