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 …
TRIKONASANA The word “Trikonasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Tri” meaning “three”, “Kona” meaning “angle” or and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight. Separate your feet comfortably wide apart (about 31/2 to 4 feet). Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and left foot in by 15 degrees. Now …
VIRABHADRASANA III The word “Virabhadrasana” is derived from a ‘Sanskrit word’ “Hero”, “Bhadra” meaning “friend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: First get your feet together, hands by the side, step your right foot forward and transfer all your weight onto this leg. Breathe in, keep your arms over your head …
VIRABHADRASANA II The word “Virabhadrasana” is derived from a ‘Sanskrit word’ “Hero”, “Bhadra” meaning “friend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: First get your feet together, hands by the side. Part your feet 3 to 4 feet apart. Turn your right foot on the right side and left foot either pointing …
VRIKSHASANA The word “Vrikshasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Vriksh” meaning “Tree”, and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: First get your feet together, hands by the side. Now slowly lift the right leg and hold you right foot with the right hand and place it at the root of the …
TADASANA The word “Tadasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Tada” meaning “Palm Tree”, and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: First get your feet together, hands by the side. Now keep your feet apart at the toes and together at the heels, making a “V” shape with your feet. Interlock the fingers …
