Tag: Asana
Sanskrit Pronunciation Dhanurasana(DHAH-noo-RAH-suh-nuh)) Meaning Dhanura = Bow / Asana = Pose Pose Type Backbend, prone Pose Level Intermediate to Advanced Anatomy Back, core, abdomen, thighs, chest, shoulders, hips Other …
Sanskrit Pronunciation Utthita Trikonasana(Oo-TEE-tah TREE-koh-NAH-suh-nuh) Meaning Utthita = Extended / Trikona = Triangle/ Asana = pose Pose Type Standing, stretching Pose Level Beginner to Intermediate Anatomy Arms, shoulders, legs …
Sanskrit Pronunciation Uttana Mandukasana(Oot-AHN-ah Man-doo-KAHS-uh-nuh) Meaning Uttana = stretched up / Manduka = frog/ Asana = pose Pose Type Sitting, stretching Pose Level Intermediate Anatomy Lower back muscles, arms, …
Sanskrit Pronunciation Virabhadrasana(veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) (Veer-aa-ba-DRA-SUN-aa) Meaning Vira = hero/warrior Bhadra = good/friend Asana = pose Pose Type Standing Pose Level 1 (Beginner) Stretches Shoulders, Femur, Groin, Calves, Ankles, Chest, Thorax …
Is it your stiffed back or lack of preparation that’s restricting you to step into the full wheel pose? Whatever the reason is, trying ardha chakrasana, an easier variant …
Merudandasana is an intermediate seated balancing pose. It has a stretching and toning effect over the arms, abdomen, calves, hamstring, hips, and groin. So it benefits physically in many …
