Tag: forward bend

Sanskrit Pronunciation Bala Parsva Bhuja Dandasana(bala-PA-AAr-svA-BHu-jaa-dan-DAHS-anna) Meaning Bala = Baby / Parsva = side / Bhuja = Arm / asana = pose Pose Type Side Twisting and Forward Bending Pose Level Intermediate pose Stretches …

Janu sirsasana is an asymmetric forward bending pose that involves stretching and twisting together. It belongs to the primary Ashtanga yoga series and a beginner level pose. It is …

The word “Paschimottanasana” is composed of three Sanskrit words – Paschima refers to the west, but in this context to the back of the body, Uttana means stretching, and …

Wide-Legged Forward Bend is a beginner-level forward bending pose, that gives an amazing expansion to the torso with a deep stretch in hips and hamstrings. In Sanskrit, it is known …

The downward-facing dog pose is one of the most popular poses in yoga asana practice. It is also among the first poses that are taught to beginners because of …

Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Beginner’s tips Modifications Variations Benefits Sanskrit Pronunciation Yoganidrasana(YoG-AA-nid-RAA-sa-nuh) Meaning Yoga = unite / nidr = sleep / asana = pose Pose Type Reclining forward bend …