Halasana
In Sanskrit Hala meaning “plough,” and Asana, meaning “pose.” Therefore, halasana is also referred to as plough pose. In this …
Yogasana
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Dhanurasana(Bow Pose)
Dhanur – Bow, Asana – Pose; Pronounced As dah-noo-rah-sah-nah Dhanurasana has been named after the shape the body takes while …
Uttanpadasana (Raised leg pose)
Uttanpadasana has a specific meaning. In Sanskrit “Ut” means “lift”, “tan” means “stretch”, “pad” means “leg”, “Uttana” means “to raise”. …
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Ardha = half · Matsyendra = king of the fish (matsya = fish indra = ruler), a legendary teacher of yoga. Ardha Matsyendrasana, also known as …
Pawanmuktasana
Pawanmuktasana is a sanskrit word, made up three words Pawan+Mukta+Asana where Pawan means wind, Mukta means to release and Asana …
Gomukhasana
Gomukhasana takes its name from the Sanskrit words ‘Go’, meaning cow, ‘Mukha’, meaning face, and ‘Asana’, meaning pose. This posture …
Vajrasana
Vajarasan is the only asana that can be safely performed after a meal. In fact, it is more effective if …
Surya Namaskar
Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation) –The poses and the benefits Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a sequence of 12 powerful …
Shirshasana (Headstand Pose)
Shirshasana, in ancient yogic texts, is described as the king of all yoga poses due to its amazing physical, psychological …
Sarvang asana or shoulder stand Pose
Sarvang asana or shoulder stand is a yoga pose in which the whole body is balanced on the shoulders. It is also a …