Asanas - Yoga Bolster

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Welcome to the Yoga Education page at Ahimsa Yoga Nicosia, your gateway to deeper understanding and practice. Here, you can broaden your horizons and learn more about Yoga Asanas and their Mental, Spiritual and Physical Benefits!

Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Yoga Sutras, focus on providing practices Asanas ("Postures") and Pranayama ("Breathwork"), to attain Liberation (Moksha or Kaivalya) and realize the eternal, true Self by achieving Union with the Universal Consciousness. 

Yoga Bolster - Asanas

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana | "Supported Bridge Pose"

Benefits:

  1. Strengthens the Core Glutes & Thighs
  2. Improves Metabolism by stimulating the Thyroid Gland
  3. Corrects posture
  4. Improves the Flexibility of the Spine
  5. Increases Lung Capacity
  6. Improves Digestion
  7. Reduces Back Pain
  8. Improves Blood Circulation

Salamba Paschimotasana | "Supported Foreward Fold"

    Benefits:

    1. Activates & Balances the Root (Muladhara) and Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
    2. Calms the Nervous System
    3. Improves Posture & Flexibility
    4. Stretches the Hamstrings & Calves
    5. Strengthens the Legs and Knees
    6. Massages the Abdominal Organs and Improves Digestion
    7. Enhances Circulation
    8. Relieves tension from Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders

    Salamba Viparita Karani | “Half Candle Pose

    Benefits:

    1. Relieves tension in Neck, Shoulders and Spine
    2. Improves Digestion
    3. Stimulates the Thyroid and Prostate Glands
    4. Reduces Stress
    5. Increases Immunity
    6. Facilitates Healty Blood Flow
    7. Tones the Legs and Glutes
    8. Promotes Respiratory vitality

    Salamba Matsyasana | "Supported Fish Pose"

    Benefits:

    1. Activates & Balances the Solar Plexus (Manipura), Heart (Anahata) and Troat (Vishuddha) Chakras
    2. Boosts Metabolism and the Immune System
    3. Improves Circulation
    4. Stimulates the Abdominal Organs and Improves Digestion
    5. Opens the Chest & Shoulders
    6. Increases Lung Capacity
    7. Relieves Lower Back Pain
    8. Calms the Nervous System
    9. Improves Mobility of the Shoulders ( Corrects Rounded Shoulders)

    Salamba Sarvangasana | “Shoulder Stand Pose"

    Benefits:

    1. Strengthens the Core Glutes & Thighs
    2. Releases tension from the Shoulders, Back and Neck
    3. Improves Metabolism by stimulating the Thyroid Gland
    4. Corrects posture
    5. Improves the Flexibility of the Spine
    6. Increases Lung Capacity
    7. Improves Digestion
    8. Improves Blood Circulation

    Salamba Purvotanasana |”Supported Upward Plank Pose”

    Benefits:

    1. Improves the functioning of the Adrenal, Thyroid & Thymus Gland Improves Metabolism
    2. Improves Metabolism by stimulating the Thyroid Gland
    3. Improves Shoulder Alignment (Rounded Shoulders)
    4. Tones the Entire Body
    5. Strengthens the Core
    6. Increases Lung Capacity
    7. Relieves discomfort around the Lower Abdoment during Menstration
    8. Stimulates & Balances the Root (Muladhara), Heart (Anahata), Throat (Vishuddha) Chakras

    Salamba Halasana | “Supported Plow Pose”

    Benefits:

    1. Relieves tension in Neck, Shoulders and Spine
    2. Healthy Hair (enhances Growth & Strength)
    3. Improves Digestion
    4. Stimulates and Balances the Thyroid and Pituitary Glands
    5. Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
    6. Reduces Stress and Fatigue
    7. Boosts the Immune System
    8. Facilitates Healthy Blood Flow

    Salamba Matsyasana | "Supported Fish Pose"

    Benefits:

    1. Activates & Balances the Solar Plexus (Manipura), Heart (Anahata) and Troat (Vishuddha) Chakras
    2. Boosts Metabolism and the Immune System
    3. Improves Circulation
    4. Stimulates the Abdominal Organs and Improves Digestion
    5. Opens the Chest & Shoulders
    6. Increases Lung Capacity
    7. Relieves Lower Back Pain
    8. Calms the Nervous System
    9. Improves Mobility of the Shoulders ( Corrects Rounded Shoulders)