Yogasana Postures

The times may be modern, but modern people say – Yoga is an ancient Indian system of physical and mental health. Yoga is an exercise that originated in ancient India and is primarily a spiritual discipline with beautiful postures such as thrones. The practice of simhasana is widely used for health and relaxation, including the […]

Siddhasana is a posture traditionally used for meditation, as there is no posture similar to Siddhasana for meditation. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika (15th century) manually favors Siddhasana and Padmasana for meditation among the 84 asanas. It should always be practiced to clear the impurities of 72000 Nadis (energy channels), hence Siddhasana is called the main […]

Anjaneyasana is a beginner level standing posture that requires the strength to perform. Yogis of all levels can used as a post-workout pose into their daily vinyasa yoga practice. This backbend stretching offers lots of variations including Mula Bandha (root lock) and Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock) which opens the legs, pelvis, chest and spine. Anjaneyasana […]

Tadakasana is a simple lying down posture that is a reclining yoga stretch for the whole body – from fingertips to toes. The pose requires the feet to be together and the arms to be raise and stretch while lying straight on the floor. Tadakasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Tadakasana Meaning Tadaka” means tank or pool’ […]

Supta Virasana is a passive backbend and a wonderful one of yoga’s most relaxing poses. The intensity of this asana makes it an intermediate-level pose. This asana reclining advanced variation of base  yoga pose Virasana, known as Saddle Pose or Fixed-Firm Pose. Supta Virasana is performed in two yoga styles. It is called by different […]

Matsyasana is the fourth of the 12 basic postures of Hatha Yoga and modern yoga. This pose is a reclining back-bending asana practiced in the supine position that embodies grace and balance. In yoga philosophy, Matsyasana is known as the “anahata”, acts as a catalyst for the activation and opening the heart. This asana helps […]

Garbhasana is an advanced level complex pose resembles a fetus in a mother’s womb. It is one of the seated balancing postures that is combination of Lotus Pose (Padmasana) and Blossoming Lotus Pose (Vikasita Kamalasana). In this pose you have to balance your body weight on your sit bones The pose is identical to Uttana […]

Pasasana is a challenging pose in the Ashtanga yoga intermediate series. It requires strength, flexibility, and balance, making it quite demanding anatomically. As with any yoga posture, it’s important to approach Pasasana mindfully, listening to your body and respecting its limitations. Regular practice, along with proper warm-up and preparation, can help gradually improve your ability […]

Padangusthasana, one of the basic asanas of the Ashtanga yoga tradition, is one of the best yoga poses. This simple standing forward bend is an ideal pose to start your yoga journey. Padangusthasana originated as a forward bend in Ashtanga yoga but has been adopted by other yoga practices. Therefore, do not be confused with […]

Chaturanga Dandasana which means “four-limbed staff pose” is central to the Ashtanga, vinyasa, and power yoga. The pose is a beginner level balancing pose in which the body should be parallel to the ground is supported by the toes and palms, with elbows at a right angle. It is also important in Sun-Salutation (Surya Namaskar) […]

Garudasana is a standing, balancing pose for beginners that stretches the entire body while wrapping together the hands and legs. The intense twisting improves the blood circulation and releases the body from stress, tension and strain. Garudasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Garudasana (gah-rue-DAHS-anna ) Meaning ‘Garuda’ = “eagle,‘asana‘ =‘pose’ Pose Type Standing, balancing pose Pose Level […]

Skandasana (Side Lunge Pose) is a part of hip-opening yoga. In Skandasana, the body weight comes on one bent leg and the opposite leg is freely extended to the sides. The first time you try Skandasana, it can be difficult. However, with a little practice anyone can master this asana in a few days. Skandasana […]

Pincha Mayurasana is an advance level forearm standing pose that imitating a peacock spanning its feather out. In this whole body weight is supported on forearms. Pincha Mayurasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Pincha Mayurasana(PIN-chuh my-YUR-AH-sah-nah) Meaning Pincha = featheredMayur = Peacock Asana = pose Pose Type Inversion stretching Pose Level Advanced pose Style of yoga Hatha Yoga Other Names Forearm balance […]

Krounchasana is an advanced seating posture that is similar to Paschimottasana but also Involving the elements of Ardha virasana and Janu sirsasana. Krounchasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Krounchasana(crown-CHAHS-ah-nuh) Meaning krouncha‘ = ‘heron’ ‘asana‘ = ‘pose’ Pose Type Seating Pose Pose Level Advanced level asana Style of yoga Ashtanga Yoga Other Names Heron pose, Mount Krauncha Stretches Leg muscles Strengthening  […]

Shashankasana (Rabbit Pose) is one of the easiest poses of Hatha Yoga posture, It is a wonderful setting forwards bending posture. This dynamic forward-bending posture stretches the entire spine especially the lower back, and upper torso gently, so it is a boon for back pain problems Shashankasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Shashankasana (shuh-SHUN-kuh-suh-nu) Meaning ‘Shashank‘ means […]

Paschim Namaskarasana or Reverse Prayer Pose is an intermediate position for the hands in a standing or sitting Yoga posture. This is considered a warm-up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. Reverse Prayer Pose is a great pose with tight wrists and forearms into a position that you don’t take […]

Pavanamuktasana is a reclined posture that helps to release digestive gases from the intestine and stomach with great ease. When we eat food the digestion process of the body broke down food into a small piece, the end result of the digestion process produced hydrogen, methane kind of unwanted gases. In getting these unwanted gases out […]