Yogasana Postures

Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bending yoga posture with the upper body folded forward. This asana is part of the Ashtanga primary series and also mentioned in the “Shiva Samhita” as one of the accomplished asanas, along with Padmasana, Vajrasana, and Siddhasana. Paschimottanasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Paschimottanasana (POSH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-ah-nah) Meaning Paschim = west; uttana = stretched out; asana = […]

There is a special asana of yoga – Balasana, a comfortable asana, the number of people doing it has increased significantly in the last few years. Countless people are taking advantage of this. Even beginners are enjoying the benefits of Balasana among more challenging asanas. Balasana is a very easy asana in yoga, the practice […]

Out of many yoga poses Ananda Balasana is one of the gentle and soothing poses as well as the easiest yoga poses. it is an excellent grounding pose as well as contemporary practice. Also, it is a common stretch often done in Pilates and yoga classes. Usually, Ananda Balasana (also referred to as Happy Baby […]

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana is an intermediate asana in which your spine plays an important role, you need to keep your back straight along with balancing your body on the sit bones. Urdhva Upavistha Konasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Urdhva Upavistha Konasana(Uerd-vah oo-pah-veest-ah kone-ah-sah-nah) Meaning “Urdhva” — meaning “upright”“Upavistha” — meaning “seated” or “sitting”“Kona” — meaning “angle”“Asana” […]

Sucirandhrasana is an excellent practicing for cross-legged Supine poses as well as considered a warm-up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. Sucirandhrasana is one of the easiest yoga poses. that helps to prepare the body for gentle variations of King Pigeon Pose (Eka pada rajakapotasana) as well as Sugarcane Pose […]

Utthita Vasisthasana (sometimes called Vasisthasana) is also known as Side Plank Pose. Vasisthasana, taught by BKS Iyengar, is a standing balance and arm balance pose in modern yoga, which is beyond the ability of most beginners. From children to adults and from men to women, Vasisthasana will help improve the sense of physical and mental […]

The Supine Spinal Twist, or Supta Matsyendrasana, serves as an excellent warm-up pose before engaging in more intense twisting postures. It gently prepares the back muscles, spine, and surrounding tissues for deeper stretches and movements. Supta Matsyendrasan Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Supta Matsyendrasan(Soop-tah-MOTS-yen-drAA-SUN-aa) Meaning supta meaning supine or reclined,matsya means fish, indra means ruler, asana means pose Pose Type Supine, […]

With a balance between freedom and stability, Parsvottanasana yoga is a forward-bending yoga posture. This asana is the final pose of the Ashtanga Vinyasa style of yoga, which is a very important yoga posture among all the yoga asanas. In fact, Parsvottanasana is a particularly challenging side stretch that requires strength, stability, presence, and patience […]

Among all yoga asanas, plank pose is perhaps one of the most widely used foundational poses. This may be due to its many good challenging physical benefits. This is a transitional pose that usually falls under beginner yoga poses and prepares your body for other more intensive and advanced yoga poses. Plank Pose Basics Sanskrit […]

Bharadvajasana is one of the seated twists appearing in Iyengar and Ashtanga styles of yoga poses. It is also known as seated spinal twist asana, hip opener, and in English as Bharadvaja’s twist. Bharadvajasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Bharadvajasana (bah-ROD-va-JAHS-anna ) Meaning Bharadvaja, which is dedicated to the sage BharadvajaAsana, meaning “pose” or “posture.” Pose Type […]

Setu Bandhasana, or Bridge Pose, is a foundational asana in many yoga practices that serves as a stepping stone to more advanced backbends. By performing this asana, you not only prepare your body for deeper backbends but also gain a multitude of benefits. Setu Bandhasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Setu Bandhasana (SET-too  BUHN-dah  Sahr-von-GAH-sah-nah) Meaning Setu […]

Samkonasana or Straight Angle Pose is one of the highest or advanced levels of yoga poses. This asana is a sitting asana which requires a lot of flexibility in the hips, waist and legs. Health benefits of Samkonasana helps in gaining good strength. When you stretch your body, you relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, […]

Camatkarasana, referred to as Wild Thing or Flip Dog in English, is a heart-opening yoga pose that challenges and inspires practitioners to trust in their own strength and flexibility, encouraging a leap of faith both metaphorically and physically. Camatkarasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Camatkarasana(cah-maht-kah-RAHS-anna) Meaning Camatk = “miracle” or “surprise,asana, meaning “pose Pose Type Prone, Back-Bend, […]

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, […]