Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): Steps, benefits, precautions Setu Bandhasana is a common yoga pose that derives its name from three Sanskrit words Setu, which means bridge, bandha, which means a lock, and asana which means pose. Also known as bridge pose in English, this pose resembles the structure of a bridge. It helps in relaxing […]
Matsyasana (Fish Pose): Benefits, steps, precautions The word Matsyasana comes from two Sanskrit words Matsya, which means fish and asana, which means posture. While doing this asana, your body takes shape like a fish. Although every yoga pose has its specific benefits, fish mudra is known as the destroyer of all diseases. It stretches your
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend): steps, benefits, and precautions Prasarita Padottanasana derives its name from the four Sanskrit words, Prasara, Pada, Utta and Asana, meaning extension/dilation, foot, intensity, and posture respectively. Also known as a wide-legged forward bend in English, it is a half-inverted pose performed by tilting your upper torso towards your leg. This
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Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): Steps, benefits, and precautions Vrikshasana gets its name from the Sanskrit word vriksh which means a tree. According to its name, in this asana, you will have to pose like the steady trunk of a tree. Unlike all other rugs, Vrikshasana requires that you keep your eyes open so that you can
Butterfly Pose (Titli asana): Benefits, steps, precautions Butterfly Pose – many names of yoga asanas have been derived from the movement of many birds and animals, hence Titli asanas. Titli Asan is a Sanskrit word composed of two words, Titli which means butterfly and Asana which means posture. In this posture, you rotate your knees
Marichyasana (Marichis’s Pose or Sage pose): Steps, benefits, and precautions Marichyasana is a forward slant that is performed as a part of the Ashtanga yoga series of asanas. Also known as Rishi Mudra or Marichi’s Mudra in English, this asana is dedicated to the ancient Indian sage Marichi, son of Brahma. The Sanskrit name means
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose): Step, benefits, and precautions Mayurasana is an advanced arm balancing pose that helps tone and detoxifies the body. Also known in English as ‘Peacock Pose’ (Mayur meaning peacock), it is one of the oldest rugs in Hatha Yoga, in which, your entire body takes the shape of a peacock with its wings.
Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose): Steps, benefits, and precautions Vajrasana is derived from the Hindi word vajra which means a bolt of lightning. It is an excellent asana for solving digestive system problems and is the only asana that can be practiced even after taking food. It actually helps your body to digest food properly. Read on
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend): Steps, benefits, and precautions. Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend Pose derives its name from the two Sanskrit words uttana meaning deep stretch and asana meaning posture. Although it may take some time, it is considered an excellent asana for your back and hamstrings. This article discusses the right way to do
Ardha baddha padmottanasana  (Half Bound Lotus pose): benefits, steps, precuations Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana derives its name from the five Sanskrit words Ardha, Baddha, Padma, Uttan and Asana, which means half, tied, lotus (flower), spread and mudra respectively. This asana is a fantastic mix of Half Lotus Pose (Ardha Padmottanasan) and Standard Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana).
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