Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
Dhanur means bow. Dhanurasana is one of the postures which is mentioned in an old Yogic text Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Given below is the verse… Read More »Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
So many asana/postures to choose from to strengthen or make your back flexible. Check if you have missed any to include in your practice
Dhanur means bow. Dhanurasana is one of the postures which is mentioned in an old Yogic text Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Given below is the verse… Read More »Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
Translation: Vyaghra-Tiger; asana- posture. Vyaghrasana (the tiger pose) is a dynamic pose used to warm up the body. It is done by synchronizing the movement… Read More »Vyaghrasana – Tiger Pose
Translation: Bhek- frog; asana- posture. Bhekasana (the frog pose) is an advanced pose and requires a lot of flexibility in the hips in the internal… Read More »Bhekasana – Frog Posture
Translation: Purv- east; uttan- intense stretch; asana- posture. This pose is known by many names like upward plank pose, setuasana (setu means bridge), and Intense… Read More »Purvottanasana – Intense East Stretch /Setuasana – Bridge Pose
Translation: Griva- Neck; asana- posture. Grivasana is an advanced neck strengthening posture. This exercise is often done by wrestlers and martial artists to strengthen their… Read More »Grivasana – Neck Posture
Ardha – Half Chadra – Moon This posture is also called Anjaneyasana. Steps: Start in Ashwa Sanchalanasana, a deep lunge with the right foot infront… Read More »Ardha Chandrasana (Anjaneyasana) – Half Moon Pose
Translation: Shalabh – Locust; asana- pose. Shalabhasana (the locust pose, or grasshopper pose) is an advanced pose that requires very strong back and core muscles.… Read More »Shalabhasana – Locust Posture
Translation: Saral – easy; bhujang- serpent, snake; asana- posture. Saral bhujang asana is the easier version of Bhujangasana. If you find the full cobra pose… Read More »Saral Bhujangasana – Easy Cobra Posture – Sphinx Posture
Sarp = Snake Steps: Lie flat on the stomach, with the chin on the floor. Inter lock your fingers behind your back. Inhale, use the… Read More »Sarpasana – Snake Posture