Dr. Dinesh on October 4th, 2008

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In the yogic scriptures it is said that there were originally 8,400,000 Asanas, which represent the 8,400,0000 incarnations every individual must pass through before attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death. These Asanas represented a progressive evolution from the simplest form of lite to the most complex : that of a fully [...]

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Dr. Dinesh on September 30th, 2008

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Lie on your back and form padmasana while lying down. Keep your knees on the ground. Raise your head and tilt your neck as far back as you can. Place the middle of your head on the ground, arching your chest. Raise your back and chest, keeping the knees on the floor. Hold the [...]

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Dr. Dinesh on September 30th, 2008

Lie on your back, your hands by your thighs and palms resting on the floor. Stretch your body and keep it taut. Inhale and raise both legs upwards, placing pressure on your hands. When your legs are at 900 to the ground, hold the position for a few seconds. Then raise your waist, gaining support [...]

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Dr. Dinesh on September 30th, 2008

Lie on your back. Spread your hands at shoulder level, palms facing up. Keep your body straight. Inhale and raise your left leg up to an angle of 900 to the ground. Exhale and bring it towards the right hand, touching it if possible, while keeping the right leg straight. Now turn your neck to [...]

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Dr. Dinesh on September 30th, 2008

Stand erect, heels together. Place both hands on your chest, fingers interlocked. Stretch your arms out and slowly raise them upwards while breathing in. Raise your heels, stands on tiptoe and stretch your body up. Stay relaxed. Breathe normally. Stay in this position for as long as you can. Unlock your fingers and bring your [...]

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