Ardha Shalabhasana – Half Locust Pose
Ardha – Half Shalabh – Locust Steps: Variation 1 Lie flat on the stomach, with the chin on the floor. Bring the hands under the… Read More »Ardha Shalabhasana – Half Locust Pose
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Ardha – Half Shalabh – Locust Steps: Variation 1 Lie flat on the stomach, with the chin on the floor. Bring the hands under the… Read More »Ardha Shalabhasana – Half Locust Pose
Urdhva – upward, dhanur – bow, asana – pose; The upwards bow pose is known by many names like the chakrasana (wheel pose) or the… Read More »Urdhva Dhanurasana – Upward Bow Posture / Chakrasana – Wheel Posture
Ardha Means half, Ustra means camel. This posture is for beginners who cannot do Ustrasana. Steps: Sit in Vajrasana. Separate your knees and feet about… Read More »Ardha Ustrasana – Half Camel Posture
This yoga posture is usually performed in combination with Marjariasana (cat posture) for a vinyasa (movement) to warm up the spine. If you are combining… Read More »Bitilasana- Cow Posture
Steps: Variation 1 Lie on your stomach, lift your chest up and bring your elbows under your shoulder. Place the palms on the cheeks and… Read More »Makarasana – Crocodile/ Dolphin 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
This posture comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with standing, both feet together and hands by the sides of your body (Samasthiti)… Read More »Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian Posture
This posture also comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with feet together and hands by the sides of the body (Samasthiti) Inhale,… Read More »Hasta Utthanasana- Raised Arms Pose
This is an intense stretch on the knees so be particularly careful if you feel any pain. DO NOT practice this posture until you can… Read More »Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero Posture