Tag: Asana

Sanskrit Pronunciation Skandasana(SKAHN-dahs-uh-nuh) Meaning Skanda = Warrior / Asana = Pose Pose Type Side Lunge, Hip Opener Pose Level Intermediate to Advanced Anatomy Hips, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, knees, ankles …

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 Utthan Pristhasana (OOT-tan preesth-AHS-uh-nuh) (उत्तान पृष्ठासन) Meaning Utthan = Stretching out / Pristha = Back of the body / Asana = Pose Type  Intermediate, hip opener, deep stretch …

Sanskrit Supta Baddha Konasana (SOOP-tuh BAH-dah ko-NAH-suh-nuh) (सुप्ता बद्धकोणासन) Meaning Supta = Reclining / Baddha = Bound / Kona = Angle / Asana = Pose Type  Restorative, reclining, hip …

Sanskrit Pronunciation Setu Bandhasana (SAY-too BAHN-dhah-suh-nuh) Meaning Setu = Bridge / Bandha = Lock / Asana = Pose Pose Type Backbend, supine Pose Level Beginner to Intermediate Anatomy Spine, …

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 …