Hip-joint is a very complex joint and it can be flexible in six directions (flex, extend, inwards, outwards, internal rotation, and external rotation). There are many postures in hatha yoga that can work in all these directions.
Are you working in all these directions? Find out the posture that you might be missing
Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero PostureThis is an intense stretch on the knees so be particularly careful if you feel any pain. DO NOT practice… Read More »Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero Posture
Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian PostureThis posture comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with standing, both feet together and hands by the… Read More »Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian Posture
Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release PoseSupta = Reclining, Pawan = wind, Mukt = Release. Steps: Variation 1 Lie down on your back with your hands… Read More »Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose
Supta Padangusthasana – Reclining Big Toe PostureTranslation: Supta- Lying down, supine, reclining; Pad- foot; angusth- big toe; asana- posture. Supta hasta padangusthasana A, B, and C… Read More »Supta Padangusthasana – Reclining Big Toe Posture
Parivrtta Supta Padangustasana – Revolved Reclining Hand To Big Toe PostureTranslation: parivrtta- revolved, twisted; supta- supine, lying down; pad- foot; angusta- big toe; asana- posture. Parivrtta supta padangusthasana could be… Read More »Parivrtta Supta Padangustasana – Revolved Reclining Hand To Big Toe Posture
Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal TwistTranslation: Shava- corpse; Udar- abdomen; akarshan- stretch, pulling; asana- pose. The universal spinal twist pose is a relaxation-inducing pose. It… Read More »Shava Udarakarshanasana – Universal Spinal Twist
Malasana – Garland PostureMal-asana is one of the poses which almost all humans before the invention of the modern toilet would have been… Read More »Malasana – Garland Posture
Yoga Mudrasana – Yogic Seal Posture/ Baddha Padmasana – Bound Lotus PotureThis is an intense posture so if you knees start hurting at any point, immediately come out of the position.… Read More »Yoga Mudrasana – Yogic Seal Posture/ Baddha Padmasana – Bound Lotus Poture
Janu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee PostureJanu-knee, sirsh-head, asana-pose; Head to knee pose.The major focus of this pose is in two places, the hamstrings of the… Read More »Janu Sirshasana A,B,C – Seated Head To Knee Posture
Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward BendThis posture is full of benefits, but also not free from risks. Especially people with weak backs, need to listen… Read More »Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch / Seated Forward Bend