Utthita means extended or stretched, trikon means triangle. Steps: Stand in Tadasana. Inhale and spread your feet about 3 to 3.5 ft apart (or keep… Read More »Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle Posture
Mukta means free and hasta means hand. It is quite similar to Mukta hasta sirshasana A, the difference being the palms facing down. This is one… Read More »Mukta Hasta Sirshasana B/ Headstand 6
Sanksrit Translation Sama = Equal/Upright/Straight/Level/Balanced Sthiti = Stand/Stay Tad = Mountain This is often not regarded as a posture of its own but… Read More »Samasthiti – Equal Standing Posture / Tadasana – Mountain Posture
This is a challenging posture and an extension of Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) seen in the first series of Ashtanga Yoga. You need to make sure you… Read More »Urdhva Padmasana – Upward Lotus 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
Padma means lotus and Mayur means Peacock in Sanskrit. This demands good physical strength though it is easier than Mayurasana. Steps: Sit in padmasana (lotus… Read More »Padma mayurasana- Lotus peacock posture
In the first posture from this series (Warrior-1) we discussed the warrior spirit, how we can use it in certain situations, and the martial arts… Read More »Virbhadrasana 2- Warrior 2
Vir-bhadra-asana 1, the gracious warrior (vir- courageous, warrior; bhadra- gracious). These are the characteristics of a true warrior. The gracious warrior doesn’t instigate fights, but… Read More »Virbhadrasana 1- Warrior 1
To be in sync with what we are talking about please read about the other two posts on warrior-1 and warrior-2 Vir-bhadra-asana 3 The gracious… Read More »Virbhadrasana 3 – Warrior 3 posture