The Utkata Kurmakasana, also known as the Difficult Tortoise Posture, is classified as a difficult pose. It comes from two words, Utkata, which means powerful, and Kurmasana. Kurmasana comes from the…
Jatila Utkatasana or Difficult chair Posture is a variation of the Chair Pose. 'Jatila' comes from the Sanskrit word which means very complex, and the Utkata comes from the Sanskrit word 'Kata'…
Difficult Thunder Posture (Utkata Vajrasana) is also known as the "Difficult Diamond Pose". This is prescribed to enable people to sit effectively in Lotus pose Padmasana . It is useful to address…
The Lotus Pose or Padmasana is a cross-legged position that is used for meditation. Padmasana is derived from the Sanskrit words the Padma, which means "lotus," and asana, which means "posture" or…
Gomukhasana or Cow's Head Posture is a seated pose in yoga. The name is derived from the Sanskrit terms 'Go' which means cow, 'Mukha' which means face or head, and 'Asana' for pose or posture. This…
The Utkata Pascimottanasana, also known as the "Full Head to Knee Pose" or "Seated Forward Bend" is one of the basic yoga postures. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'paschima', which means…
The Hare pose is helpful for concentration in preparation for meditation, especially when you cannot focus your mind. It also serves as an alternative to the headstand, which is not included as one…
The Matsyendrasana, or the Twist Pose, is translated as "Matsyendra's Pose" or "Lord of the Fishes Pose." This pose is a seated twisting asana in yoga. It strengthens weak lungs and helps burn…
Kaoshikii is a dance invented in 1978 by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. It serves as a psycho-spiritual exercise that benefits the mind by developing stamina and mental strength. Physically, Kaoshikii is…
Diirgha Pranama or also called the long bowing pose. This pose is also called "Worship of the Supreme" comes from the Sanskrit words 'Diirgha' that means long, and 'Pranam' which means to bend…
Yogamudra, also known as Yogasana, is one of the basic poses in Yoga. It comes from the word yoga, with the Sanskrit root word 'Yuj' which means "to unite" and 'mudra' which means seal. This asana…
Sarvaungasana, also known as Shoulder Stand is, is an inverted asana used in the exercise. The name comes from the Sanskrit word 'Sarvanga' which means "all limbs" or "the entire body" and 'asana'…
Shoulder Stand with Lotus is an advanced Shoulder Stand (Sarvaungasana) variation, also known as Padma Sarvaungasana. It involves a Shoulder Stand , but instead of the limbs extended straight up,…
Matsyamudra or the Fish pose is one of the most popular yoga asanas. It comes from two Sanskrit words 'Matsya' which means fish, and mudra which is a gesture of the hand. This asana helps remove…
Padahastasana, also known as the Arm and Leg pose or Hand to Foot Pose is an inverted standing asana wherein the upper limbs and hands are extended down to grasp the feet. It comes from the Sanskrit…
Cakrsana or the Wheel Pose is a yoga exercise asana. It is a backbend that is similar to the bridge in acrobatics and gymnastics. This asana is great for increasing the flexibility of the back as it…
Dhanurasana also known as the Bow Pose or the Naoka'sana boat pose is a backbending Yoga pose. It comes from two Sanskrit words, 'dhanur' which means bow, and asana for pose or posture. This asana…
Halasana or Plough Pose, otherwise known as Parvatasana in other schools of yoga, is an inverted back-bending posture in yoga exercise. This comes from two Sanskrit words 'Hala' which means Plough…
Tejasasana, or the Energy Pose, is a profound variation of Halasana that channels vital energy through the body's core. Like its foundational counterpart, this asana strengthens the shoulders and…
Bhujangasana, also known as Cobra Pose, is a back-bending yoga asana used for exercise. The origin of the name comes from two Sanskrit words 'Bhujanga' which means snake or cobra, and 'Asana' for…
