Tag: sitting asana

Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Therapeutic Applications Akarna Dhanurasana Benefits In Akarna dhanurasana pose, the foot is pulled back towards the ear (Karna) resembling an archer’s shooting bow (Dhanur). It’s …

Meaning Precautions & Contraindications Steps Variations Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana Benefits Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana is a fusion of paschimottanasana and ubhaya padangusthasana (both big toe pose). It is one of …

Meaning Precautions & Contraindications How to Do Variations Pasasana Benefits Pasasana is Ashtanga yoga intermediate series pose that is performed sitting on the feet. Anatomically it’s a quite challenging …

Upavistha konasana is a foundational seated forward bend pose. As it’s name shows, it is performed sitting by opening the legs wide followed by leaning forward. In Ashtanga Yoga, …

Meaning Precautions & Contraindications Steps Modification Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana Benefits Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana is an intense seated forward bend pose that acts as a hip opener. It …

Meaning Precautions Steps Variations krounchasana Benefits Krounchasana is a unique alteration of paschimottanasana. It is an advanced seating posture involving the elements of ardha virasana and Janu sirsasana. Getting …