Vrikshasana- Tree posture
Vriksha means tree, hence the name Tree posture. Steps: Stand in Tadasana (Mountain posture – straight legs, feet together, arms by the side, chin parallel to… Read More »Vrikshasana- Tree posture
All Yoga Postures
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Sirshasana- Headstand
This is also called Salamba Sirsasana (Salamba- supported; Sirs- head, asana- posture). The supported headstand This is one of the poses which many yoga practitioners… Read More »Sirshasana- Headstand
Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Posture
Vajrasana is also called Diamond Pose Steps: Sit in Dandasana (hips on ground, legs in front) Bend your knees and bring your heels under your… Read More »Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Posture
Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Posture
Utthita = extended Parsva = side, Kon = angle Utthita Parsvakonasana Utthita Parsvakonasana variation Steps 1. Begin in Samasthiti (Mountain Pose). Exhale step your right… Read More »Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Posture
Virasana – Hero Posture
vira = hero/man/chief This is a good posture to use for meditation especially as it twists your knees in the opposite direction to most other… Read More »Virasana – Hero Posture
Utpluthih – Uprooting
Utpluthih is also known as tolasana – scales pose Steps: 1 Take the legs in to the lotus pose. If this is not possible have… Read More »Utpluthih – Uprooting
Padmasana – Lotus Posture
Padma = Lotus This is thought to be the best meditation posture, and if anyone is praticing Ashtanga yoga you will notice how the primary… Read More »Padmasana – Lotus Posture
Bramcharyasana- Celibate’s pose – L sit
This posture is also called the L sit in modern Gymnastics. Steps: Sit in dandasana with legs together and outstretched in front of the body.… Read More »Bramcharyasana- Celibate’s pose – L sit
Mayurasana – Peacock Posture
Mayurasana (Sanskrit: मयूरासन) or Peacock Pose is an asana where the individual assumes a peacock like posture. This posture is mentioned in the first chapter… Read More »Mayurasana – Peacock Posture