Tag: Asana

Meaning Precautions & Contraindications How to Do Modifications Parsva Dhanurasana Benefits Parsva dhanurasana is a back-bending stretching pose. It is performed in a prone position. Basically it’s a variant …

Meaning Precautions & Contraindications Steps Modifications & Variations Vatayanasana Benefits Vatayanasna, a classical Ashtanga Yoga series pose, in appearance looks a combination of Garudasana (eagle pose) and Ardha Padmasana …

Meaning Precautions How to Do Modifications & Variations Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana Benefits Ardha baddha padmottanasana is a combination of two classic poses, i.e. Ardha padmottanasana and uttanasana. It involves …

Meaning Contraindications How to Do Standing Split Props & Modifications Standing Split Pose Benefits Standing one leg split or simply standing split is a standing balancing yoga posture. It’s …

Meaning Contraindications Uttanasana Steps Modifications Variations Uttanasana Benefits Uttanasana is a forward fold yoga pose in which the trunk is bent forward & down to the feet from the …

Sanskrit Pronunciation Parsvottanasana(parsh-voh-tahn-AHS-anah) Meaning parsa = side / uttana = intense / asana = pose Pose Type Standing and forward bend Pose Level Intermediate Anatomy Back muscles, hips, hamstrings …