Other Names Full Plough Posture, Full Plow Pose, Purn Hal Asan, Purna Hala Asana Description Halasana is repose, to assure maximum benefit. It consists in lying an instant on the back, then lifting the legs (firm) slowly over the trunk, helping to incline them with the pressure of the hands against the floor, to both […]
Other Names Lotus Posture/ Pose, Padm Asan, Padma Asana Description Padma literally means lotus. This is the posture for meditation. It is the ultimate yoga pose, Padmasana requires open hips and consistent practice. How to reach the stretch Keep the right foot on the left thigh. Start bouncing the right knee. If the bouncing knee […]
Other Names Bound Lotus Posture, Hidden Lotus Pose, Badd or Badh Pad Asan, bandha Padmasana Description This stretch is not an easy task, but if practiced correctly it will give benefit to your body. This asana is very effective for chronic constipation and prevents arthritis from forming in the knees. How to reach the stretch […]
Other Names Foot Posture, One Legged Plank Pose, Pad Asan, Puma Pad Asana, Erect-standing Posture, Purna Pada Asana, Standing Pose Description In this asana you should keep your supporting thigh strong, lifting the kneecap up into the thigh. This pose strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders, back, buttocks and neck muscles. How to reach the stretch […]
Other Names Full spinal twist Posture, Full lord of the fishes Pose, Matseyanrasana, Matsynder Asan Description It is a very powerful asana of yoga. In this asana the body is twisted from a sitting position. The twisting of the spine touches on the basic foundation and functioning of the skeleton itself. A flexible mind and […]
Other Names Half Moon Pose 2, Ardh Chandra Asan, Adha Chander Asan Description This asana is similar to ushtrasana (The camel pose). This asana is another variation of Ardha-Chandrasana. How to reach the stretch Start with Ushtrasana (camel pose) , stand on your knees and put your both hands on your chest. Inhale and take your neck […]
Other Names Half Moon Pose 1, Ardh Chandra Asan, Adha Chander Asan Description In doing the Ardha-Chandrasana (half moon pose) pose; one tunes into the unconscious energy of the moon which changes by waxing and waning. Moon is also a symbolic in yoga. It touches each individual it in its own manner. By doing this […]
Other Names Half spinal twist Posture, Half lord of the fishes Pose, Ardho Matseyanrasana, Adha Matsynder Asan Description This Asana in its original form is difficult to practice, therefore, it was simplified which is called ‘Ardha-Matsyendrasana’. After sufficient practice of this Asana, it becomes possible to practice Matsyendrasana. How to reach the stretch Sit down […]
Other Names Prone Fish Posture/ Pose, Adho Matsya Asana, Adha Matsy Asan Description In this asana posture the shape of the body appears similar to fish in the water. Such a statement is bold, as the fact is, we don’t recognize the posture as fish but one can float on the water without any movement […]
Other Names Headstand Thunderbolt Posture, Diamond pose, Kneeling posture, Shirsh Vajr Asan, Sirsha-Vajra Asana Description Sirsha-Vajrasana is as equal as Shirshasana. But the only difference is that, in Sirsha-Vajrasana legs will be folded in vajrasana instead of being straight. How to reach the stretch Take the position of Shirshasana . Now fold you legs and rest it on […]