My theme for this year’s #atozchallenge is – 26 Yogasana. So brace yourself for 26 days of stretching, backbends and inversions, as I take you along my upside down evenings, sincerely hoping that you will find these posts helpful :
Quarter Dog Pose
Source- Youtube
I always thought this was called a puppy pose or a needle pose, but in Yin Yoga, it is called a Quarter dog. I haven’t attended any Yin Yoga classes, but from what I read, Yin yoga is mindfullness practice where the practitioners stay in a pose for a longer period ranging from 45 minutes to as long as 20 minutes, remaining still, concentrating on breathing and increasing the awareness of the body. This pose helps in strengthening Lungs and reducing respiratory issues like cold, asthma, sinus etc.
This article is very informative on the do’s and don’ts of Quarter Dog. Here’s a video I found on Youtube.
P.S. I had totally forgotten about the letter Q and didn’t even write a draft or topic. Sigh, I am being so absent minded these days. No pictures of my own today 🙁
Disclaimer: I am not an Instructor or Yoga teacher, only a regular Hatha Yoga practitioner who is passionate about fitness. I am writing this series to detail my learning and experience during the practice. Please consult a Physician/Doctor before starting any exercise regime as some of the poses might contradict with your existing medical issues, for example injuries related to spinal cord, knee, ankle, wrists, neck, medical conditions like Migraine, Diabetics, Asthma etc.
Previous Posts:
A: Always Stretch – Anjaneyasana
B: Being a Wannabe Crow
C: Chakrasana
D: Dandasana
E: Eight Angle Pose
F: Fallen Angel Pose
G: Garudasana
H: Handstand
I : Inversion
J: Janu Sirsasana
K: Koundiyasana
L : Lord of the Dance
M: Mermaid Pose
N: Navasana
O : Ostrich Pose
P : Plow pose
This is my favorite asana, it streches me well and gives me the much needed spinal pull.
great going Rajlakshmi
This one doesn’t look so difficult. Worth a try!
Thanks for sharing.
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Regards,
Pikakshi
Readers of the Night
They say that this pose is also good for people experiencing wrist pain as it helps to tone your arms. Yes agree that this pose is excellent for opening your lungs and also assist in breathing.
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As a new yogi, am so happy to have discovered your blog. Are you self-taught? I am attempting some of these asanas for the first time, and will keep referring to all your posts. Thank you, this is fantastic.
Been I while since I did any Yoga but this looks not too difficult. I miss your picture 🙁
O yes! I remember how relaxed I used to feel doing this one! It really relieves the entire body
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Cheers
Tell me about it! I forgot about Q too! 🙂
Oh, you should take a picture for this pose though.
Never heard of this pose but it sounds so lovely, especially from the Yin and Zen perspective. As for you, I think you deserve a break from the poses so don’t beat yourself up 🙂
This is as informative and engaging as your own poses.
How can you forget a letter, Raji! You ARE funny! 😀
Happy AtoZing!
Chicky @ http://www.mysteriouskaddu.com
This I can do. Yay, yay, yayyyyyyyyyyyyy! 😀
I like the video and trying it while watching. I am happy as I am able to do it. 🙂
The only yogasana that I can do reasonably well