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Virabhadrasana (veer-ah-bah-drahs-anna), also known as Warrior I, is a standing pose widely used throughout yoga practices. The pose demands concentration and perseverance to fully express the position. Warrior I, when performed correctly, requires the body to work in many opposite directions at the same time. For example, one must ground down while reaching backward. Virabhadrasana […]
Adho Mukha Svanasana (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna), also commonly known as Downward Dog is the most basic and widely-used yoga pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit words adhas meaning ‘down’, mukha meaning ‘face’, svana meaning ‘dog’ and asana meaning ‘posture’ or ‘seat.’ Downward Dog has many benefits for the beginning yogis to the advanced practitioners. Adho Mukha Svanasana stretches, tones and lengthens the entire […]
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (aa-KAH pah-DAH rah-JAH-cop-poh-TAHS-anna), also commonly known as one-legged pigeon pose is an excellent hip opener for beginners and advanced yogis. This pose opens the hip flexor, hip rotator and groin muscles. One-legged pigeon pose can relieve sciatic nerve tension and ease chronic lower back pain. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana can also increase circulation to urinary, digestive […]
Ardha Survangasana (pronounced ard-hah sahr-vahn-gah-sah-nah), also commonly known as Half Shoulder Stand, is an inversion that is great for beginners! Half Shoulder Stand is an excellent pose to help prepare yogis for full shoulder stand. Ardha Survangasana has many benefits, such as improving blood and cerebral-spinal fluid flow to the brain, which stimulates mental functions. The pose improves […]
Salabhasana (pronounced shah-lah-BAHS-uh-nuh), also commonly known as Locust Pose, is an intermediate backbend that tones and strengthens the entire back of the body. This pose can help prepare yogis for deeper backbends like Bow Pose, Upward Dog Pose and Wheel Pose. Locust Pose has many benefits, such as strengthening the gluteal muscles, thighs and legs. Salabhasana […]
Bhujangasana (pronounced booh-jang-gahs-anna), also known commonly as Cobra Pose, is a beginning backbend in yoga that helps to prepare the body for deeper backbends. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words, “bhujanga” and “asana” (meaning “serpent” and “pose,” respectively). This pose has many benefits. The pose strengthens wrists, arms, shoulders and back muscles. Cobra Pose […]
Balasana (pronounced bah-LAHS-anna), also known commonly as Child’s Pose, has many benefits. The pose gently stretches the hips, thighs and ankles. Balasana calms the mind and helps relieve stress and fatigue. Child’s Pose provides a counter-stretch for backward bending postures, such as camel pose. This pose massages, oxygenates and decongests abdominal organs. Balasana also alleviates […]
Utkatasana (pronounced oot-kah-tahs-anna), also known commonly as Chair Pose, has many benefits. This pose develops concentration, balance, strength and groundedness. Chair pose strengthens feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, back and neck. This pose also firms calves, thighs, hips, arms and the abdominal area. While chair pose provides many muscular benefits, it also increases blood circulation in […]
Navasana (pronounced nah-VAHS-anna), also known commonly as Boat Pose, has many benefits. This pose strengthens back muscles and tones abdominal muscles and abdominal viscera (the internal organs enclosed within the abdominal cavity). Boat pose allows the kidneys to cleanse themselves with a fresh blood supply, aiding in the elimination of toxins. This pose also aligns […]
Vrcksasana (pronounced vrik-SHAHS-anna), also known commonly as Tree Pose, has many benefits. The pose develops concentration, coordination, balance and poise, strength and groundedness. Tree Pose strengthens the ankles, knees, hip joints, back, shoulders and neck. The pose improves circulation, respiration and kidney functioning. Vrcksasana stimulates the nervous system, digestion and helps relieve constipation. Last, but […]
