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What are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?

Often, we hear people complaining of neck pain, back pain and inability to sleep well.  Chances are they might suffer from Musculoskeletal Disorder or MSDs. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or pain in the human musculoskeletal system, including the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back.  Musculoskeletal Disorders are typically characterized

Simple but long way to go

Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend pose), one of the common pose I frequently do but yet far from perfection. I realise for tight people like me have to go through many phases in order to bend correctly. Still remember the very first phase is all about hamstring, my hip bone not

Balasana (Child’s Pose)

Being one of the most relaxing and restorative poses in yoga, balasana (child’s pose) is a common beginner’s pose and often used as a resting position between more challenging asanas. Each time we hear “come to child’s pose” in a class, we heave a sigh of relief. If you haven’t

Sitting All Day? These 4 Yoga Poses Will Relieve Tension

Corporate warriors, this one’s for you! Image from Unsplash If you have a desk job, chances are you’re familiar with that feeling of sitting by your computer all day. Unfortunately, all those hours you’ve spent hunched over your keyboard contribute to tension in your body – from achy shoulders to

The Anatomy of Kakasana (Crow Pose)

Kakasana (Crow Pose) : Analysing the postures with knowledge from the muscular and skeletal system   Note: I am not extremely familiar with the muscular and skeletal system so some muscles/bones pointed out MAY be wrong!   (Taken from Pinterest)   To get into Kakasana, yoga practitioners need to ensure

Human Anatomy and Yoga –

The practice of Yoga on the human body system is expansive and eternal. The muscles, bones, nervous system, respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems of the human body are greatly benefited from regular practice of yoga asanas. All our body systems are coordinated with each other. It’s a beautiful practice that

Vrkshasana (tree pose)

Going with the theme of Isvara Pranidhana of the 8 limbs(as explained in the previous blog posts), I have decided to choose Vrkshasana as a reminder of our connection to the earth and surrendering ourselves to the universe.   HOW TO DO VRKSHASANA STEP 1: Tadasana Before we get into

Let’s talk about Downward Dog

There is that one yoga pose that will always be in your yoga classes, no matter how difficult the class is i.e. beginner or intermediate level and that is the Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose). This pose got its name as it looks like a dog stretching. It

Make Your Hamstrings Strong and Flexible

Hamstrings are the three muscles (bicep femoris, semitendinosus, semimenbranosusat) at the back of the thighs and they’re the third biggest muscles in our body. Their function is the opposite of the quadriceps muscles on the front side of the thigh. Hamstrings have to be strong and flexible While you’re training

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