ADHOMUKHASVANASANA The word “Adho Mukha Svanasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Adho” meaning “downward”; “Mukha” meaning “facing”; “Svana” meaning “dog” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit in vajrasana. Come up on your knees and palms, your palms shoulder width apart and knees hip width apart. Take a deep breath, …
PRASARITTA PADOTTAN ASANA The word “Prasarita Padottanasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Prasarita” meaning extended”; “Pada” meaning “foot”; “Utta” meaning “intense” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand on the mat, with feet together. Now place your legs wide apart (3 feet to 4 and half feet, depending on how …
ARDHA CHAKRASANA The word “Ardha Chakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Ardha” meaning “half”; “Chakra” meaning “wheel” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your legs shoulder width apart, your hands beside your body. Now lift your both hands above your head, join your palms. Inhaling arch back …
KATI CHAKRASANA The word “Katichakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Kati” meaning “wheel”, “Chakra” meaning “wheel” or “rotation”, and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight keeping your legs hip width apart and toes pointing in the front. Now keep your arms stretched at the shoulder level. Keep your right …
Ardha kati Chakrasana The word “Ardhakati Chakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Ardha” meaning “half”; “Chakra” meaning “wheel” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is generally known as “Half Wheel pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your feet together (for beginners keep your feet apart), hands by the side. …
UTKATASANA The word “Utkatasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Utkat” meaning “intense” or “powerful” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is generally known as “Chair pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your feet slightly apart. Inhale and lift your hands above your head, join your palms. Exhaling bend your …
