Sirsasana 2, (Headstand Pose 2) Sirasana or Shirshasana, Salamba Sirasana, where sirsa translates to head in Sanskrit, is also called the ki

In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a...

In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a part

The Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is an intermediate hip opening balancing pose. The sanskrit name translates to ardha (half), bahhda (bound),

In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe.

Prasarita Padottanasana D (Wide Legged Forward Bend D) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back, abs

Prasarita Padottanasana C (Wide Legged Forward Bend C) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back, abs

Prasarita Padottanasana B (Wide Legged Forward Bend B) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back,...

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) is a lengthening asana. Parivrtta translates to revolved, utthita to stretched,...

The sanskrit word Dristhi, dristi or drshti translates to vision, and is first mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. By focusing our gaze we...

Challenge yourself to practice memorizing the basic sanskrit words to easier follow along (or teach) a yoga sequence. This glossary is a...

Learn about the traditional yogic lifestyle by exploring this summary of the eight limbs yoga. These eight limbs origins from the ancient...

In traditional yoga, the main idea of practicing asanas is to be able to sit for a long period of time. When we practice asanas, we work...

Virbhadrasana translated to Warrior Pose as "vira" means "hero" or 'Vigorous' and "bhadra" means good. Warrior III is a strengthening interm

Dandasana is a seated yoga pose also known as Staff Pose. In Sanskrit, "Danda" means staff or stick, and "asana" means pose. It is a basic p

Paschimottanasana A, B, and C are variations of the Seated Forward Bend Pose that build upon the basic posture with added elements of stretc

How are asanas categorized? There are some common categories which are good to learn, not only to create beautiful, balanced sequences,...

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward Facing Dog, is a yoga pose that is commonly practiced as part of a Vinyasa flow or Sun Salutation sequence

Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a yoga practice that is traditionally included in the Hatha yoga tradition. The Hatha Pradipika is

Supta Baddha Konasana, also known as Reclined Bound Angle Pose, is a gentle restorative yoga pose that involves lying down on your back with