Janu Sirsasana – Willow Pose
Janu Sirsasana, also known as Head-to-Knee Forward Bend or Willow Pose. It is a seated forward bend considered a restorative pose...
Ardha Uttanasana – Half Gripper
Ardha means "middle" and uttana "extension." Ardha Uttanasana - Half Forceps is a simple and effective posture that allows a clean and safe stretching of the back leg, back...
Pavanamuktasana – Wind Release Posture
Pavan "wind", mukta "liberated". Pavanamuktasana - Wind Release Pose is a relaxing pose. It is an excellent counter-stretch for strong spinal push-ups. The...
Uttihita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle
Uttihita means "extended" or "stretched" and trikona means "triangle". Uttihita Trikonasana is a pose that aims to stretch the side of the body. The hips should be aligned forward. Don't be...
Parighasana – Crossbar Pose
Parigha means "bar to secure a door." Parighasana produces a strong lateral stretch by curving the body in an arch.
Technique
Sitting position in Vajrasana . Breathe evenly.
Get up on...
Parivrtta Parsvsakonasana – Inverted Standing Side Stretch
Parivrtta means "rotated" or "inverted" and parvakona means "side angle". Parivrtta parsvakonasana requires considerable flexibility as the trunk must rotate 180 degrees from its starting position. If balance is difficult,...
5 Easy Steps to do the Yoga Dance Pose
First off, this is not the King Dancer Pose or the Lord of the Dance Pose. This is a more accessible...
Prasarita Padottanasana – Separate Foot Gripper
Prasarita means "separate", Pada "foot". Prasarita Padottanasana - Separate standing clamp stretches the hamstrings widens the groin. The arch of the foot is raised and blood flow to the...
Balasana – Child’s Pose
Bala means "child". Balasana is a relaxation pose. In this position the spine bends forward 110 degrees, which provides excellent countertrension for stretches that require a backward tilt...
Ardha Matsyendrasana – Seated Half Twist
What is the Half Lord of the Fishes Pose?
The Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, also called the Ardha Matsyendrasana in Sanskrit, or...
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