Utthan Pristhasana The word “Utthan Pristhasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Utthan” meaning “stretch out” ; “Pristha” meaning “page of a book” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Lizard Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on the mat in vajrasana. Slowly come in table top position (get …
EK PADA ADHOMUKASVANASANA The word “EK PADA ADHOMUKSVANASANA” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Ek” meaning “one”; “Pada” meaning “foot”; “Adho” meaning “downward”; “Muka” meaning “face”; “Svan” meaning “dog” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Three- legged Dog Pose” or “One Foot Downward Dog Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE …
USTRASANA The word “USTRASANA” is derived from a Sanskrit word “USTRA” meaning “camel”; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Camel Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on the mat in vajrasana. Slowly come up on your knees (kneeling down position), being on knees your thighs are perpendicular to …
SARVANGASANA The word “Sarvangasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Sarva” meaning “all” ; “Anga” meaning “body parts” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Shoulder- Stand Pose” in English and has a nick name as “Queen” or “Mother” of all the asana. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Lie down on your …
HALASANA Image Source: istockphoto The word “Halasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Hala” meaning “plough”; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Plow Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Lie down on your back, with feet together and hands by the side of the body. Take a deep breath, …
Naukasana or Navasana The word “Naukasana” or “Navasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Naav” meaning “boat; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Boat Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit down on the mat, with your legs with together and hands by the side of the body. …
Virabhadrasana I The word “Virabhadrasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Vira” meaning “hero” or “warrior” ; “Bhadra” meaning “friend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called “Warrior Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand with your legs together and feet by the side of the body. Now slowly place your …
