PINCHA MAYURASANA The word “Pincha Mayurasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Pinch” meaning “feather”, “Mayura” meaning “peacock” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: · Lie down on your chest, get your legs together and your palms beside your chest. · Come up on your palms and heels, lift your …
UTTANA SHISHOSANA The word “Uttana Shishosana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Uttana” meaning “extended”, “Shisho” meaning “puppy” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Extended Puppy pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on the mat, come in table top position, with your palms and knees on the mat. Wrist …
UTTIHITA HASTA PADANGUSTASANA The word “Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Uttitha” meaning “extended”,”Hasta” meaning “hand”, “Pada” meaning “foot”, “Angusta” meaning “big toe” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your legs together. Lift your right leg bending your right knee, get it closer to your abdomen …
ASHTAVAKRASANA The word “Ashtavakrasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Ashta” meaning “eight”, “Vakra” meaning “curve” or “bend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit with your spine straight and legs stretched infront. Bend your right knee get it closer to your chest, place your right palm between your legs closer to …
BHARADVAJASANA II The word “Bharadvajasana” is named after one of the legendary “seven seers” (Sapta Rishis) known as Bharadvaja. This particular asana/ postures is one of the variation of Bharadvajasana. Bharadvajasana II is an advanced form requiring high hip mobility; one leg is bent as in Padmasana (lotus position), while the other leg is bent …
BHARADVAJASANA I The word “Bharadvajasana” is named after one of the legendary “seven seers” (Sapta Rishis) known as Bharadvaja. He is also known for having composed hymns that were later included in the ancient scriptures called the Vedas. This particular asana/ postures is one of the variations of Bharadvajasana. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on …
MALASANA The word “Malasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Mala” meaning “garland” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your legs apart. Now slowly bend your knees get your hips closer to your knees. Press your elbows to the inner thighs and join your palms infront of your …
MATSYASANA The word “Matsyasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Matsya” meaning “fish” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat” STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Lie down on your back with yours legs together and hands beside your body such that your palms are facing the ground. Bend your knees, cross your legs one over the other such that …
