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How To Do Surya Namaskar
Sun Salutations Surya Namaskar, literally translated as Sun Salutations, is a set of 12 powerful yoga postures practised together in a sequence. If you are pressed for time and are looking for a simple yoga sequence that provides a cardiovascular workout ... -
Power-packed yoga plank poses for stronger arms, spine
Plank exercises usually fall under the beginner’s yoga pose and have multiple benefits. For beginners, the yoga plank pose and its variations are strongly recommended to help build stamina and core body strength for practicing the advanced yoga poses. Pla ... -
Corpse Pose (Shavasana)
Shava- Corpse; Asana- Pose The asana is pronounced as Shuh-vah-sana This pose gets its name from the recumbent posture of a dead body. It is a position of rest and relaxation, and is usually practiced towards the end of a yoga session and ndash; a session ... -
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
Vriksha- Tree; Asana- Pose The asana is pronounced as VRIK-shAH-sana This posture replicates the graceful, steady stance of a tree. Unlike most yoga poses, the Tree Pose requires keeping our eyes open in order to maintain body balance. How to do the Tree ... -
Warrior Pose (Veerabhadrasana or Virabhadrasana)
This pose strengthens the arms, shoulders, thighs and back muscles, all in one go. This pose is named after Veerabhadra, a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The story of the warrior Veerabhadra, as all stories from Upanishads, has a moral that ... -
Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
Sitting in a chair may sound very easy and comfortable. But sitting in an imaginary chair might be a little challenging! And this is exactly what we do in Utkatasana or Chair Pose. The literal meaning of Utkatasana is intense posture or powerful posture. ... -
Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
Ustra = Camel, asana = posture or pose Pronounced: OOHS-tra-AA-SUN-aa Ustrasana is an intermediate level back-bending yoga posture known to open Anahata (Heart chakra). This yoga posture adds flexibility and strength to the body and also helps in improvin ... -
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Trikona- Triangle; Asana- Pose The asana is pronounced as Tree-kone-nah-sah-nah Unlike most yoga postures, the Triangle Pose requires keeping the eyes open in order to maintain body balance. How to do the Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) Stand straight. Separa ... -
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
and Setu and ndash; Bridge; Bandha and ndash; Bind, Lock; Asana and ndash; Pose, Posture This asana is pronounced as SAY-tuh-bun-DHAHS-ana The pose resembles a bridge, hence the name. and How to do Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) To begin, lie on your back. ... -
Padmasana | Lotus Position
Padma = Lotus, asana = posture or pose or position Pronounced: Pa-dah-maa-sun-aa Padmasana or Lotus position and is a cross-legged yoga posture which helps deepen meditation by calming the mind and alleviating various physical ailments. A regular practice ...
