Surya Namaskara – The Sun Salutation November 24, 2016 Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation has a great energizing effect on the body, prana and mind. In Sanskrit, ‘Surya’ means the sun and ‘...Read More
Supta Vajrasana – Supine Thunderbolt Pose November 24, 2016 Supta Vajrasana or the ‘Supine Thunderbolt Pose’ is a variation of Vajrasana or the thunderbolt pose. The starting position for supta vaj...Read More
Sukhasana – The Easy Sitting Pose November 24, 2016 Sukhasana or the easy sitting pose is one of the simplest pose for meditation suited for all beginners. Sukhasana comes from the Sanskrit ...Read More
Sirsasana – The Yogic Head Stand November 02, 2016 Sirsasana or the head stand pose is the most important among inverted asanas. In Sanskrit the word ‘sirsha’ means ‘head’ and ‘asana’ means...Read More
Simhasana – The Lion Pose November 02, 2016 Simhasana or the Lion Pose resembles a squatting lion in the final pose. In Sanskrit, ‘Simha’ means ‘Lion’ and ‘asana’ means ‘pose’. Simha...Read More
Siddhasana – The Accomplished Pose November 02, 2016 Siddhasana or the accomplished pose is an asana used for meditation and other yogic practices. In Sanskrit ‘Siddha’ means ‘accomplished’ o...Read More
Shavasana, Corpse Pose – Yoga Asana for relaxation November 02, 2016 Shavasana , the corpse pose is a yogic relaxation pose. The name comes from the sanskrit words Shava meaning “corpse” and Asana meaning “p...Read More
Shashankasana – The Hare Pose! July 22, 2016 Shashankasana or the “Hare Pose” is so called as the asana resembles a hare in the final position. Benefits of Shashankasana include relax...Read More
Shalabhasana or the Locust Yoga Pose! July 22, 2016 Shalabhasana or the Locust Yoga Pose is so called because the body and the legs resemble a Locust when it is performed. Shalabhasana is on...Read More
Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose! July 22, 2016 Sarvangasana or the shoulder stand pose comes from the Sanskrit words – ‘Sarva’ which means ‘all’ and ‘Anga’ which means ‘part’. Sarvangas...Read More
Pranamasana – The Prayer Pose July 22, 2016 Pranamasana or the Prayer Pose is the starting pose for Surya Namaskara or the Sun Salutation poses. In Pranamasana , the palms are ...Read More
Parvatasana – The Mountain Pose March 02, 2016 Parvatasana or the Mountain pose is part of the Sun Salutation series of asanas. It appears as the 4th pose and the 9th pose in the Sun Sa...Read More
Paschimottanasana – The Forward Bend Yogic Pose March 02, 2016 Paschimottanasana or the seated forward bend pose gives a complete stretch to the back muscles. In Sanskrit ‘Paschima’ means ‘west’ or ‘b...Read More
Padma Mayurasana – Lotus in Peacock Pose March 02, 2016 Padma Mayurasana or Lotus in Peacock Pose is done by first assuming the Lotus pose (Padmasana) and then performing Mayurasana or the peac...Read More
Padahastasana - Hand to Foot Pose March 02, 2016 Padahastasana or the Hand to Foot pose is part of the Sun Salutation series of asanas. It appears as the 3rd pose and the 10th pose in the...Read More
Padmasana – The Lotus Pose for Meditation March 02, 2016 Padmasana or the Lotus Pose is an important meditative asana and is mentioned in most yogic texts. In Sanskrit, ‘Padma’ means lotus and ‘A...Read More
Niralamba Sirsasana– Unsupported Head Stand March 02, 2016 Niralamba Sirsasana or the unsupported head stand is a variation of Sirsasana or the classical head stand. Niralamba Sirsasana is more d...Read More
Naukasana – The Boat Pos March 02, 2016 Naukasana or the Boat Pose stretches the abdominal muscles and tones all organs in the abdomen. In Sanskrit, Nauka means a boat and Asana ...Read More