Asana

Utthan Pristhasana is made from the two combinations “Utthan Pristha”; and it is a Sanskrit word. In this Utthan stands for stretch out and the meaning of Pristha is the page of a book or Back of the body and Asana represents seat, pose or posture. While performing this pose, your body looks like the […]

Here is an interesting Pose, called Reverse prayer pose and performed in standing position. This Yoga Pose is a variation of the Tadasana. In this Asana Viparita denotes the “Behind, opposite or reverse” (in a simple word the meaning of Viparita is – opposite) and Namaskar means “giving respect or offering respect”. Generally, we fold

Viparita Shalabhasana is an advanced variation of Locust pose. This pose is also known as Superman pose. In this Viparita means turned around, reversed, Shalabha stands for Locust and it is also the name God Deva –Gandharva. Asana = Seat, pose, posture. Viparita Salabhasana yoga pose is an intense one and this pose requires a

This Yoga pose is a variation of headstand Pose (Sirsasana) or you can say it next level of Sirsasana. In this Urdhva means – Inverted or upward, Padma– Lotus. This asana is a combination of Sirsasana+ Padmasana while doing this you have to perform both poses at the same time and that’s why it is

Adho Mukha Vrksasana word is taken from Sanskrit, in which Adho stands for Downward, the meaning of Mukha is facing, Vrksa represents the Tree and Asana means seat, Pose. Handstand Yoga Pose is also named as titled tree pose. In this, your hands support your whole body weight. This is not an easy Asana for learners,

In Vrschikasana, Vrichika stands for Scorpion (Word Vrchika is taken from Sanskrit) and meaning of Asana is pose, seat or posture. Scorpion Pose is highly challenging yoga pose; so for Vrschikasana – Scorpion Pose, your core, and shoulder should needs to be strong. Scorpion Pose requires more practice and you have to master in Preparatory

Here is a challenging Asana from the text of Hatha Yoga.  The word “Ardha Chandrasana” is taken from Sanskrit word in which Ardha stands for Half, Chandra represents Moon and the meaning of Asana is the seat, pose or posture. Moon is great symbol according to yoga mythology. In the Human anatomy, Sun and the

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head to Knee Pose) is an intermediate level pose for yoga practitioners. It is an intense stretch that improves your limberness and flexibility. Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana is a Sanskrit word; in which the meaning of Parivrtta means Revolved, Janu stands for Knee, and the word Shirsa represents the head. You have

Here is an another awesome yoga pose called Parighasana (Gate Pose), in this Parigha means an iron rod or beam which is use to lock the gate and the meaning of Asana is seat, Pose or Posture. While doing this yoga pose your body looks like an iron beam which is used to lock the

Preparatory Poses: – Gomukhasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, Supta Virasana, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Vrikshasana Follow-Up Poses: – Shirshasana, Gomukhasana, Adho Mukha Vrikshasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana Level of Asana: – Advanced Pincha Mayurasana is a Sanskrit word in which Pincha means feather and Mayura stands for Peacock. This Asana is tough to perform but daily practice makes it