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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 […]
Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana is a form of yoga asana which is a simple standing forward bend. It uses two different yoga postures or asana when the core muscles are warmed up to ensure that the spine is fully extended and promotes proper poses. Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Dandayamana Yoga Mudrasana Meaning ‘Danda’ means ‘Stick […]
Janusirsasana is a part of Ashtanga yoga. It is a seated twisting and forward bending asana. The modern yoga pose Janusirsasana is first seen in the 20th century that is described in Krishnamacharya’s. He was one of the most influential yoga teachers OR the father of modern yoga. Janusirsasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Janusirsasana(JAH-new shear-SHAHS-anna) Meaning […]
Supta Konasana is part of the primary series in Ashtanga yoga which is an advanced form of Halasana (Plow Pose), it can also be seen as an inverted version of Upavistha Konasana. Supta Konasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Supta Konasana(suph-tha-kohn-AHS-anah) Meaning Supta = supine or reclining / kona = angle / asana = pose Pose Type […]
