Sirsasana II (Headstand Pose II)
Sirsasana 2, (Headstand Pose 2) Sirasana or Shirshasana, Salamba Sirasana, where sirsa translates to head in Sanskrit, is also called the ki
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Mar 26, 20231 min read
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana C (Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose C)
In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a...
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana A (Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose A)
In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a part
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Standing Half Bound Lotus Forward Fold)
The Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is an intermediate hip opening balancing pose. The sanskrit name translates to ardha (half), bahhda (bound),
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose)
In Sanskrit, utthita translates to stretched, hasta to hand, pada to foot, and angustha to big toe.
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Prasarita Padottanasana D (Wide Legged Forward Bend D)
Prasarita Padottanasana D (Wide Legged Forward Bend D) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back, abs
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Prasarita Padottanasana C (Wide Legged Forward Bend C)
Prasarita Padottanasana C (Wide Legged Forward Bend C) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back, abs
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Prasarita Padottanasana B (Wide Legged Forward Bend B)
Prasarita Padottanasana B (Wide Legged Forward Bend B) is a great beginner forward bend, inversion asana for stretching your lower back,...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) is a lengthening asana. Parivrtta translates to revolved, utthita to stretched,...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
The 8 Dristhis in Sanskrit
The sanskrit word Dristhi, dristi or drshti translates to vision, and is first mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. By focusing our gaze we...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Asana Yoga Sanskrit Glossary
Challenge yourself to practice memorizing the basic sanskrit words to easier follow along (or teach) a yoga sequence. This glossary is a...
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Summary of The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Learn about the traditional yogic lifestyle by exploring this summary of the eight limbs yoga. These eight limbs origins from the ancient...
Jan 1, 20233 min read
The Best Asanas For Meditation
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...
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
Virbhadrasana translated to Warrior Pose as "vira" means "hero" or 'Vigorous' and "bhadra" means good. Warrior III is a strengthening interm
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
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
Oct 22, 20222 min read
Differences between Paschimottanasana A, B, and C: Forward Bends
Paschimottanasana A, B, and C are variations of the Seated Forward Bend Pose that build upon the basic posture with added elements of stretc
Oct 22, 20223 min read
Guide: Asana Categories
How are asanas categorized? There are some common categories which are good to learn, not only to create beautiful, balanced sequences,...
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Urdhva Mukhva Svavasana (Upward Facing Dog)
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
Oct 21, 20225 min read
Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a yoga practice that is traditionally included in the Hatha yoga tradition. The Hatha Pradipika is
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose)
Supta Baddha Konasana, also known as Reclined Bound Angle Pose, is a gentle restorative yoga pose that involves lying down on your back with
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