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Natarajasana is a beautiful yoga asana that challenges the body physically. It helps in strengthening and opens up your mind and body, giving you a very attractive shape and strength. It is an intermediate/advanced-level asana as well as standing, balancing, back-bending yoga posture that requires most balance, concentration, and grace. Natarajasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Natarajasana […]
Sarvangasana or Shoulder Stand is a powerful inverted posture in which the entire body is balanced on the shoulders, the body weight rests on the upper outer edges of your shoulders, and the rest of the body rises straight up in a line. Sarvangasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Sarvangasana (sar-van-GAHS-anna) Meaning Sarva, meaning all,anga, meaning limb, […]
Compass pose is typically an intermediate to advanced seated yoga poses, which demands a lot of the flexibility of your shoulders, hips and hamstrings. So it is important to make sure that your body is adequately prepared or warmed up before trying it. Compass Pose Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana Meaning parivrtta, meaning “revolved” […]
Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana) is a restorative pose that stretches the upper back, spine, and shoulders and opens your chest, along with poses to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. It is one of the easiest deep backbends that allows you to stretch all those areas that affect your posture. And also, […]
Purvottanasana is one of the most difficult intermediate yoga postures as it requires strength, stretch, and balance in the body. Besides this, it also includes having strong wrists, ankles, neck, and most importantly, having a strong core. Known as reverse plank, this asana elevates the spine and provides an intense stretch to the front part […]
Bhadrasana is mentioned in the yoga texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (one of the most recognized books on yoga) as well as the Gheranda Samhita. Yogi Swatmarama, the author of Hatha Yoga Pradeepika mentioned that Bhadrasana is one of the four main asanas of meditation. It is mentioned as the fourth asana in […]
Ashwa Sanchalanasana, or the Equestrian Pose, is a dynamic posture that blends the benefits of stretching, balance, and core activation. As part of the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) sequence, it is positioned to both energize and prepare the body for further poses. Ashwa Sanchalanasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Ashwa Sanchalanasana( AH-sh-wah sahn-chal-AHS-uh-nuh) Meaning Ashva (or ashwa) means horse.Sanchalana means stepping, riding or moving.Asana means seat or posture. Pose […]
Hastapadasana, or the standing forward bend pose, is a fundamental part of the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) sequence, illustrating the deep connection between yoga practices and the veneration of natural elements like the sun. Hastapadasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Hastapadasana (Has-tah-pada-sanah) Meaning Hasta- hand; Padah- foot; asana- pose Pose Type Forward-Bend, standing Pose Level Beginner Style […]
Baddha padmasana is an advanced variation of the Padmasana (lotus pose) as well as a focal point for many types of meditation practices. This cross-legged seated meditation asana maintains physical and mental stability. In the olden times, Yogis and Rishi-muni used to sit in this posture and meditate and used to start their yoga session […]
