Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
In India the term Gotra means clan (or lineages). The present day gotra classification is created from a core of 8 rishis (The Saptha (seven)… Read More »Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
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In India the term Gotra means clan (or lineages). The present day gotra classification is created from a core of 8 rishis (The Saptha (seven)… Read More »Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
Translation: Udar- abdomen; akarshan- stretching, pulling; asana- pose. Most of the Yoga asanas (postures) are generally done on an empty stomach (either 2 to 3… Read More »Udarakarshanasana – Abdominal Stretch Posture
Translation: Supta – Sleeping, lying down; Udar – Abdomen; Akarshan – Stretch; Asana – posture. The Supine Abdominal stretch pose is an excellent pose to… Read More »Supta Udarakarshanasana – Sleeping Abdominal Stretch Pose
Translation: Kati- Waist; Chakra- Circle; asana- posture. Kati chakrasana (waist rotating pose) is a simple spinal twisting pose generally used for warming up the muscles… Read More »Kati Chakrasana – Waist Rotating Pose
Translation: Shava- corpse; Udar- abdomen; akarshan- stretch, pulling; asana- pose. The universal spinal twist pose is a relaxation-inducing pose. It is mostly sequenced just before… Read More »Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal Twist
Translation: parivrtta- revolved, twisted; supta- supine, lying down; pad- foot; angusta- big toe; asana- posture. Parivrtta supta padangusthasana could be a very good pose for… Read More »Parivrtta Supta Padangustasana – Revolved Reclining Hand To Big Toe Posture
Translation: Tiryak- swaying; bhujang- serpent, snake; asana- posture. Tiryak bhujangasana (the swaying cobra pose) pose is a variation of the Bhujangasana (the cobra pose). It… Read More »Tiryak Bhujangasana – Swaying Cobra posture
Astavakra means eight-crooks. This posture is dedicated to sage Astavakra who was born crooked in eight places because of a curse. Steps: Stand with the… Read More »Astavakrasana – Eight angle posture
This is the 4th posture in a series dedicated to sage Marichi. This is considered to be one of the more difficult twisting postures and… Read More »Marichyasana D