Tag: standing asana
Prayer Pose (Pranamasana) is a humble gesture of respect made by bringing the palms together at the heart centre. Found in many cultures across the world, this gesture symbolises …
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is a standing yoga pose that combines two classical asanas Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose) and Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend). In this pose, one leg is …
Sanskrit Ardha Chandrasana (ARDH-uh CHUN-drahs-uh-nuh) (अर्ध चंद्रासन) Meaning Ardha = Half / Chandra = Moon / Asana = Pose Type Intermediate, standing balance, stretching Level Intermediate Anatomy Ankles, knees, …
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 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 …
