SankalpYogshala

Journal

The Journal

Articles on asanas, pranayama, meditation, diet and holistic wellbeing.

Asanas
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Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): Balance, Focus and Steady Nerves

Stand on one leg like a tree — rooted, tall and still. This classic balancing asana sharpens concentration and strengthens the standing leg.

Asanas
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Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I): Strength with an Open Heart

A powerful lunge that builds stamina in the legs, opens the hip flexors and lifts the chest toward the sky.

Asanas
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Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II): Open Hips and Steady Gaze

A wide, grounded warrior that strengthens the legs, opens the inner thighs and trains you to stay calm in effort.

Asanas
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Utkatasana (Chair Pose): Fire in the Legs, Lift in the Spine

Sit back into an invisible chair. This heat-building pose strengthens the thighs, ankles and core while teaching you not to collapse the chest.

Asanas
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Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle): A Long Line of Strength

From a warrior stance, the side body becomes one diagonal — a deep stretch for the hips, waist and shoulders.

Asanas
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Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): A Gentle Backbend to Wake the Spine

Lift the chest like a cobra from the navel. This prone backbend strengthens the back, opens the lungs and counters long hours of sitting.

Asanas
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Dhanurasana (Bow Pose): Bend Like a Bow, Breathe Like a Wave

Catch the ankles and lift. This full-body backbend opens the chest, strengthens the back and massages the belly.

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Shalabhasana (Locust Pose): Strength for a Tired Lower Back

Lift the legs and chest from the belly. A small-looking pose that quietly builds the entire back chain.

Asanas
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Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): A Gentle Arch for Chest and Spine

Lift the pelvis into a bridge. This accessible backbend opens the chest, strengthens the legs and soothes the nervous system.

Asanas
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Naukasana (Boat Pose): Fire in the Core, Light in the Spine

Balance on the sitting bones in the shape of a boat. This pose tones the abdomen, hip flexors and the will.

Asanas
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Chakrasana (Wheel Pose): A Full Circle of Strength and Openness

Press up into a full backbend. Wheel Pose is advanced — it asks for strong arms, open shoulders and a willing heart.

Wellness
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Yoga for Back Pain Relief

Sedentary lifestyles, poor posture during long working hours, and lack of core strength are leading causes of acute and chronic lower back pain. Practicing targeted yoga asanas helps release tension in the spinal muscles, improves flexibility, and strengthens the supporting core and back muscles.