The Half Bath, known as Vya'pak Shaoca or thorough cleanliness, is a fundamental yogic practice that prepares our entire system for deeper spiritual work. This ancient purification technique helps…
Ardhashivasana, also known as the Half Consciousness Posture , or the Half Shiva Posture is a variation of Shivasana. It has the same benefits as the Shivasana. It activates the digestive system as…
Bhastrikasana, also known as the Bellows Posture, is a stretching asana practiced in yoga. This asana stretches the limbs and the decompresses the spine. It relieves lower back pain, and sciatica.…
Baddha Padmasana or Bound/Locked Lotus Posture is a variation of Padmasana. It comes from the Sanskrit words 'Baddha' which means locked and 'Padma' for lotus, and 'Asana' which means posture or…
Vajrasana, also known as Thunder or Diamond Pose, is a kneeling asana in yoga. This comes from the Sanskrit 'Vajra' which was a weapon in ancient times that is shaped like a diamond or a…
The Mayurasana, also known as the Peacock Posture is a hand-balancing asana used in yoga practice. The etymology of this word is that it comes from two Sanskrit words 'Mayura' which is translated as…
Kurmakasana or Tortoise pose is a forward bending asana done while seated. It comes from the Sanskrit 'Kurma', which means turtle or tortoise, and 'Asana' which means pose or posture. This asana…
Shalabhasana or Locust Posture, also known as the Grasshopper pose, is a variety of back bending asana in yoga practice. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shalabh,' which means grasshopper…
Jinanasana or the Knowledge Posture is a squatting yoga asana. This posture is perfect for stimulating mental alertness and memory. It also prepares the mind for meditation. It also strengthens the…
Tuladandasana, also known as the Balance pose, is an advanced yoga asana. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Tula', which means balance, 'Danda', which means staff, and 'Asana', which means…
Karmasana or the Action posture is a yoga asana that consists of two parts, that involves stretching of the arms, back and side muscles. This asana activates the lower five cakras, stretching the…
Shavasana, otherwise known as Corpse Posture is a relaxation posture practiced in yoga. It comes from the Sanskrit word 'Sava' which means corpse and 'Asana' which means posture. This posture is…
Ustrasana, or Camel Pose, comes from the Samskrta words 'Uṣṭra' meaning camel, and 'asana' meaning posture. This powerful backbend is one of the most transformative poses in our yoga practice,…
Janushirasana, also known as the Head to Knee Posture, is a forward-bending seated asana practiced in yoga. The name comes from three Sanskrit words 'Janu' which means knee, 'Shiirsha' which means…
Bhavasana or the Ideation pose comes from two Sanskrit words Bhavasa which pertains to thoughts and feelings while 'Asana' means pose or posture. This pose is an ideal pose that is used for yoga…
The Granthimuktasana or the Knot-Loosening Pose is an asana used in Yoga exercise. 'Granthi' in Sanskrit means knot or doubt, while 'mukta' means to free or release, while 'asana' means posture or…
Flying Bird pose (Garudasana) is a standing balancing asana in yoga practice. It comes from the Sanskrit word 'Garuda' which means "bird, or king of the birds", usually directly translated to English…
Mandukasana, also known as Frog Posture is a seated asana in yoga practice. This comes from the Sanskrit words 'Manduka' which means frog, and 'Asana', which means pose or posture. This asana is…
Kukkutasana, also known as Rooster Posture is a yoga asana that is a variation of padmasana. It comes from the Sanskrit words 'Kukuta', which means rooster/cockerel, and 'Asana' which means posture…
Angle Pose (Dvis'amakonasana), also known as Equal Angle Pose or Samakonasana in other schools, derives from the Sanskrit words 'Sama' meaning equal, 'Kona' meaning angle, and 'Asana' meaning pose or…
The Consciousness Posture (Shivasana) is a variation of the Halasana for those who cannot do the original posture because of some strain in the legs. It has some benefits as Halasana on the physical…
The Chair Pose (Sahaja Utkatasana), also known as the Simple Chair Pose, is a posture that is being practiced in Yoga. 'Sahaja', meaning ordinary or simple, assumes a position that looks like one is…
Siddhasana, also called the Perfect or Accomplished pose, is a yoga position for beginners. The name of the pose is derived from two samkrta words: 'Siddha', which means perfect or accomplished, and…
Hero posture Viirasana, also known as the Brave Posture, is a basic kneeling yoga posture. The pose's name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Viira', which means warrior, and 'asana,' posture.…
