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Bakasana

Other Names Crane Posture, Heron Pose, Crow Pose, Bak Asan, Baka Asana, Crow Posture, Kauva pose, Kova Asan, kaka Asana, Kakasana, Bagula Asana Description In this posture (Asana), the body looks pretty much to an elegant crane standing still in the water. This Asana belongs to a group of postures known as hand balances, and […]

Anjaneyasana

Other Names Leg-split Posture, Split Leg Pose, Lunge Pose, Anjanay or Anjaney Asan, Anjaneya Asana Description Anjaneyasana is named after the great Indian ape God. In this asana heart is connected to the lower part of the body, allowing the prana the opportunity to flow downward and upward. How to reach the stretch Begin with […]

Advasana

Other Names Prone Posture, Reverse Corpse Pose, Adhav Asan, Adhva Asana Description It is the companion position for relaxation; lying on the stomach, with the arms along the body and the palms towards the floor. How to reach the stretch Lie on your stomach. Stretch both arms forward on each side of the head. Relax […]

Uttana-Kurmasana

Other Names Upside-down Tortoise Posture, Kachhua or Kachua Asan, Uttan Kurm Asan, Uttana Karma Asana, Intense or extended Tortoise posture Description ‘Kurma’ means tortoise. In the first stage the arms outstretch on either side of the body, the legs are over the arms, the chest and shoulders on the floor. This is the tortoise with […]

Uttana-Padasana

Other Names Raised feet Posture, Raised foot pose, Uttan Pad Asan, Uttana Pada Asana Description This is a traditional asana. For this asana you have to lie on your back. Do your feet together. Place palms facing down to the floor at your side 4 to 6 inches away from the trunk. How to reach […]

Trikonasana

Other Names Triangle Posture, Trikon Asan, Trikona Asan, Side Bend Pose Description Trikonasana, the Triangle Pose, concludes the yoga postures in our Basic Session. It augments the movement of the Half Spinal Twist Yoga Pose and gives an excellent lateral stretch to the spine, toning the spinal nerves and helping the proper functioning of the […]

Shavasana

Other Names Corpse Posture, Most-relaxed Pose, supine posture, Savasana, Shav Asan, Sava Asana, Shava Mudra, Mritasana, Mrita, Mrit, Dead pose Description We can truly get in touch with the deepest of Anahata Chakra through Shavasana. In this asana, as we release the whole of the body into the ground and allow the full effect of gravity […]

Adho-Mukha-Svanasana

Other Names Downward-Facing Dog Posture, headstand pose, downward facing tree, Adho Mukh Sav Asan, Savasana, Shavasana Description This asana is one of the most widely recognized yoga poses, Downward-Facing Dog is an all-over, rejuvenating stretch. Downward-facing dog is an ancient posture depicted in Egyptian Art that is thousands of years old. It teaches us that […]

Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana

Other Names Bridge Posture/ Pose, Setu Bandh Sarvang Asan, Bandha Sarvanga Asana Description Setu” means bridge. “Bandha” is Lock, and “Asana” is Pose or Posture. “Setu Bandhasana” means construction of a bridge. Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana is a useful asana to follow Ushtrasana or Shirshasana because it lengthens the back of your neck in the same way that Sarvangasana does after Shirshasana. How […]

Ardha-Halasana

Other Names Half-Plough Posture, Half-plow pose, Adha hal Asan Description This asana is similar to uttanapadasana. The only difference is that, in uttanapadasana the feet are taken high about 30 degree and in Ardha-Halasana it is about 90 degree. How to reach the stretch Lie on your back with feet together. Keep your palms beside […]