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 …
VAKRASANA The word “Vakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Vakra” meaning “twisted” or “crooked” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: · Sit with your spine straight, legs stretched out with knees straight with feet together and hands beside your body. · Bend your right leg at knee and place …
SHASHANKASANA The word “Shashankasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Shash” meaning “hare”; “Ank” meaning “lap” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: BENEFITS: It helps in relaxing the mind and relieves depression. It helps in toning of pelvic muscles. It helps in relieving sciatic pain. It helps in sexual disorders. It helps …
VAJRASANA The word “Vajrasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Vajra” a weapon whose name meaning is “thunderbolt” or “diamond” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Thunderbolt pose or Diamond pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on the mat with your back straight and legs in front. Bend …
PADMASANA The word “Padmasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Padma” meaning is “lotus” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Lotus pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Sit on the mat with your back straight and legs in front. Bend your right knee; place it on your left inner …
UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA The word “Utthita Parsvakonasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Utthita” meaning “extended”, “Parsva” meaning “side” or “flank”, “Kona” means “angle” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your legs together. Now keep your legs apart (3-4 feet wide), your feet pointing your right and both the …
