Padahastasana – Hand-to-foot pose Sanskrit: Pada – foot, Hasta – hand, asana – pose Padahastasana helps to develop patience and dedication. Physically, this pose mainly affects the digestive system. Furthermore, the entire backside of the body is stretched. Level: Beginner / Advanced Duration: a few seconds to 5 minutes Repetition: up to 5 rounds […]
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Asana of the Month: Ushtrasana
Ushtrasana – camel pose Sanskrit: Ushtra – Camel, Asana – Pose Ushtrasana stretches the spine and the entire body front. This pose stimulates the circulation and promotes concentrated breathing. It has a special effect on the Vishuddhi Chakra (throat chakra). Level: Advanced Duration: up to 3 minutes as a static posture Repetition: up to 3 […]
Asana of the Month: Supta Baddha Konasana
Supta Baddha Konasana – Lying bound angle posture Sanskrit: Supta – sleeping or dreaming, Baddha – bound, Kona – angle, Asana – pose Supta Baddha Konasala is also referred to as the Lying Butterfly or Sleeping Butterfly. This pose is a variation of Titali Asana / Baddha Konasana. In addition to the hip-opening effect, this […]
Asana of the Month: Padma Mayurasana
Padma Mayurasana – Lotus peacock pose Sanskrit: Padma – Lotus, Mayura – Peacock, Asana – Pose Padma Mayurasana is an advanced asana and difficult to perform but it has its staggering benefits. Therefore, it’s worth to make your body capable to perform it. If practiced for three months regularly it will detox the system and […]
Asana of the Month: Malasana
Malasana – Garland pose or deep squat Sanskrit: Mala – prayer beads or waste products, asana – pose Malasana brings energy to the pelvic region and stretches the hips. This pose is especially recommended for pregnant women as it relaxes the back and opens the hips and prepares for childbirth. You can read more about […]
Asana of the Month: Padmasana
Padmasana – Lotus Pose Sanskrit: Padma – Lotus, Asana – Pose Padmasana is one of the best meditative asanas. It keeps the body in a stable posture and makes it look like a lotus flower. In the spiritual world Lotus flower is recognized as a sacred flower. It symbolizes spirituality and purity. Level: Intermediate Duration: […]
Asana of the Month: Parvatasana
Parvatasana – mountain posture Sanskrit: Parvata – mountain, asana – pose Parvatasana is 5th and 8th pose in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) and 6th and 9th pose in Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation). Sometimes this asana is called downward facing dog. However, this is not the traditional name of hatha yoga, but a western term. Parvatasana […]
Asana of the Month: Brahmacharyasana
Brahmacharyasana – Celibate’s pose Sanskrit: Brahmacharya – control over the senses, asana – pose Brahmacharyasana plays an important therapeutic role in yoga, as this pose enhances masculinity and gives the practitioner sexual control. Furthermore, it transforms sexual energies into finer energies that are necessary on the path to enlightenment. Level: Advanced Duration: 20 seconds – […]
Asana of the Month: Setu Asana
Setu Asana – Bridge Pose Sanskrit: Setu Bridge, Asana Pose The bridge position is a backbend that specifically stretches the lumbar spine and abdominal muscles. The pose looks like a bridge, hence the name. Especially if you spend a lot of time in front of the laptop, this position will be good for you. Setu […]
Asana of the Month: Gomukhasana
Gomukasana – cow’s face pose Sanskrit: Go – cow, Mukha – face, Asana – pose This asana was named after the cow face because the final pose resembles it. It should be noted that the cow hold a very special position in India. You can read more about this at the end of this article.