Other Names Crocodile Pose, Croco Posture, Dolphine, Makara Asan, Makar Asan, Makr, Magar, Magarmachh, Magarmach, Ghadial Asana, Makrasana Description This asana is similar as makarasana. The only difference is that in this asana face goes upwards. How to reach the stretch Lie down in Advasana. Both the legs will be together, palms resting on the ground, […]
Other Names Crocodile Pose, Croco Posture, Dolphine, Makara Asan, Makar Asan, Makr, Magar, Magarmachh, Magarmach, Ghadial Asana, Makrasana Description ‘Makara’ means ‘Crocodile’. While doing this Asana body resembles the shape of ‘crocodile’, hence it is known as Makarasana. It is also considered a relaxative Asana like Savasana. Makarasana increases the heat of the body. How to […]
Other Names Angle Pose, Reverse tee posture, Kona Asana, Kon Asan Description In this asana one hand touches the opposite foot while the other hand goes upright straight at 90 degree. How to reach the stretch Stand erect with legs together, hands by the side of the thighs. Make two or two and half feet […]
Other Names Angle Pose, Reverse tee posture, Kona Asana, Kon Asan Description The posture has a shape of an angle formed by the arms and the legs. So it is called Konasana. In this asana, the balance is maintained with the palms and the heels firmly fixed on the ground. How to reach the stretch […]
Other Names Weighing Scale Pose, Weighing Scale Staff Pose, Weigh Scale Posture, Tolangula Asana, Tolangul Asan, Tolangula-dandasana Description The second variation of Tolangulasana is also a balancing pose. The whole weight of the body will be on your hands. How to reach the stretch Sit in Dandasana and slowly take your body weight on your hands. Inhale […]
Other Names Weighing Scale Pose, Wighing Scale Lotus pose, Weigh Scale Posture, Tolangula Asana, Tolangul Asan, Tolangula-padmasana Description When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana. This has come through tradition. In its final position the whole body is balanced on closed fists. How to reach […]
Other Names Seated Wide Legged Straddle Posture, Wide leg seated pose, Upavishtha-Kona-Asana, Upvishth Kon Asan, Upavista-Konasana Description In Sanskrit Upavistha means seated or sitting, Kona means angle and Asana means pose. Upavistha-Konasana translates to Seated Angle Pose. In English, this forward bend pose is often referred to as “Wide Angle Forward Bend”. Upavistha-Konasana is a […]
Other Names Toe Balance Pose, Toe to Nose Posture, Padangustasana, pada-Angushtha-Asana, padangushth Asan Description Pada means the foot. Angushtha implies the big toe. This posture is characterized by standing and holding the big toes. How to reach the stretch From standing, take the feet hip distance apart. Exhale as you fold forward, taking hold of […]
Other Names Bow To the Ear Pose, Bow And Arrow Posture, Akarn-Dhanushtankara, Karna-Dhanurasana, Akarna-Dhanush-Tankara Asana, Akaran-Dhanushtankar-Asan Description In this asana the body is stretched more like a string of bow when pulled at the time of archery. How to reach the stretch Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot on the thigh […]
Other Names Seated Mountain Pose, Seated Hill Posture, Parvata Asana, Parvat Asan Description In this the body is stretched to look like a mountain peak and so it is called the Parvatasana (parvat means mountain in Sanskrit). How to reach the stretch Start from Padmasana , take both the hands forward and lock the fingers of both […]