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  1. 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. ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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. ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. Plow Pose (Halasana)

    Hal = plow, Asana = posture or pose This yoga pose gets its name from the plow and ndash; a popular farming tool commonly used in Indian agriculture to prepare the soil for sowing crops. Like its namesake, this pose prepares the and lsquo;field and rsquo; ...
  7. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

    Adho Mukha Svanasana Asana (Downward Facing Dog) Yoga Pose Adho and ndash; Forward; Mukha and ndash; Face; Svana- Dog The asana is pronounced as A-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAS-anna Adho mukha svanasana posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name dow ...
  8. Yoga Nidra: An Ideal Anxiety Eliminator

    Meditation is a blessing for those who are troubled with anxiety, panic, endless thoughts, and restlessness. But what if these emotions do not let you meditate at peace? When you are worn out with feeling fearful and anxious all day, the body and mind cra ...
  9. Yoga Wear | Secrets for choosing the right yoga clothes

    The main objective of choosing the right yoga wear is so you can just forget about it during yoga practice. At dawn, when the rest of the world is still and quiet, I reserve special yoga-time for a series of gentle Sri Sri Yoga asanas, pranayamas (yoga br ...
  10. 8 Tips to Improve Your Yoga Practice

    Each of us has a unique body and the level to which we can bend it obviously varies. So the purpose of yoga is not just to give you increased and flexibility, but also and to improve your all-round health, but also bring body, breath, and mind together. S ...