Yoga Wind Removing Pose
This asana is good for stretching the body parts, but we should not stretch beyond our capacity. This asana gives a good massage to our spine, lower back, hips, legs & hands. It also helps in Continue Reading →
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Yoga Wind Releasing Pose
This asana is good for stretching the body parts, but we should not stretch beyond our capacity. This asana gives a good massage to our spine, lower back, hips, legs & hands. It also helps in Continue Reading →
Yoga Warrior Pose
This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). This is an excellent yoga position for pregnant women which gives flexibility to the entire Continue Reading →
Yoga Warrior II Pose
To increase the length and strength of the arms in the pose, turn the palms and inner elbow creases to face the ceiling while you draw the shoulder blades down the back. Then maintaining the Continue Reading →
Yoga Upward Salute Pose
The Upward Salute Pose is a simple standing posture used at the start of a Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskar, or as part of breathing exercises. It’s a great stretch for the whole body, encouraging you Continue Reading →
Yoga Warrior I Pose
This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). This is an excellent yoga position for pregnant women which gives flexibility to the entire Continue Reading →
Yoga Tree Pose
This is one more of the easy yoga poses and is often practiced as a part of the Surya Namaskar session. It is to be best practiced in the open air, early in the morning just suitable for its name. Continue Reading →
Yoga Sun Salutation
A full round of Surya Namaskar is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. It improves flexibility, strength, balance, Continue Reading →
Yoga Sun Salutations
A full round of Surya Namaskar is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. It improves flexibility, strength, balance, Continue Reading →
Yoga Surya Namaskar A
Surya Namaskar, better known as Sun Salutations, is a series of postures that warms, strengthens and aligns the entire body. Generally there 12 or so poses linked in each salutation (Surya Namaskar Continue Reading →
Yoga Tiger Pose
This yoga asana is also known as the static tiger pose and is another one to cure back pain issues. This especially focuses on the lower back area and stretches muscles and tissues over there Continue Reading →
Yoga Raised Arms Pose
This is one of the simplest yoga asanas where you simply just have to stretch yourself. Stand straight and stretch your arms above the head. Try to stretch right from the abdomen and tilt backwards Continue Reading →
Yoga Side Plank Pose
Vasisthasana, or Side Plank Pose, strengthens your wrists, forearms, shoulders, and spine. It increases flexibility in the wrists and also opens the hips and hamstrings. This pose tones the Continue Reading →
Yoga Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana is a forward bending pose which relieves us from stress and anxiety. With the arm bind, this standing forward bend variation provides a deep shoulder stretch. By binding the hands, it Continue Reading →
Yoga Prayer Pose
Pranamasana is a centering asana often used as a routine part of Surya Namaskar or as a transitional pose. Pranamasana is called Prayer Pose in English. this pose has a tranquil, centering effect Continue Reading →
Yoga Standing Half Forward Bend
Also known as half lift or standing half forward fold, this pose opens up the chest and shoulders, elongates the spine, and activates the abdominal muscles. Since you are attempting to create a flat Continue Reading →
Yoga Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanaasana covers the stretching of the whole body from our head to heels. This asana is recommended especially for women after delivery to reduce belly fat and toning the abdominal-pelvic Continue Reading →
Yoga Rag Doll Pose
Baddha Hasta Uttanasana (Dangling Pose/Rag Doll Pose) is a variation of Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold Pose) with the difference in the position of the hands. In Baddha Hasta Uttanasana the arms Continue Reading →
Yoga Seated Mountain Pose
The Seated Mountain Pose, Parvatasana, is often confused with Tadasana, the standing mountain. Parvatasana is a great yoga asana but it’s not as easy as it first appears. Practicing this yoga Continue Reading →
Yoga Mountain Pose
The Standing Mountain Pose, Tadasana, is often confused with Parvatasana, the grounded mountain. Tadasana is one of the best yoga asanas but it’s not as simple as it first appears. Practicing Continue Reading →
Yoga Lunge Pose
Over time, flexion of the hip (something we do when we sit, walk, run, and climb stairs) tightens muscles in the leg and pelvis unless it is counterbalanced by stretching. As a result, hip movements Continue Reading →
Yoga Low Plank Pose
This pose is one of the steps in the group of 12 yoga poses in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). Chaturanga strengthens and tones the wrists, arms, abdominal muscles, and lower back. It prepares the Continue Reading →
Yoga High Plank Pose
Often called Kumbhakasana, the High Plank Pose has fully extended arms as opposed to the Low Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, and will strengthen your core and arms quickly. Holding them for extended Continue Reading →
Yoga Low Lunge
Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, many lunges do not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the lunge also has many variations. There Continue Reading →
Yoga Half Twist Pose
This seated twist is one of the movements that should not be missed in a Yoga session. It is also known as a spinal twist and it tones the sympathetic nervous system, revitalizing the body. Continue Reading →
Yoga High Lunge
Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the high lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the high lunge also has many Continue Reading →
Yoga Lotus Pose
Lotus Pose is the most well known of all the yoga pose today. Considered by many to be the iconic yoga pose, the Lotus Pose is often used for meditation and many yoga classes begin or end with this Continue Reading →
Yoga Goddess Pose
Goddess pose, also known as utkata konasana, is a beginner level squatting pose. You can adapt this asana to your fitness level by controlling the depth of the squat and changing arm positions. It Continue Reading →
Yoga Frog Pose
I have seen this pose advertised as a kids pose It is NOT. Of course children may be able to do it eventually with proper guidance but it is not a game so please don’t put your children at risk. Continue Reading →
Yoga Four Limbed Staff Pose
In Four Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana), staff is referred to as the spinal cord, which is the main support system of the body. This pose is one of the steps in the group of 12 yoga poses Continue Reading →
Yoga Forward Bend Pose
We use forward bends to work the entire body. They stretch and strengthen the muscles along the spine, as well as the shoulder muscles, pelvic girdle and legs. In addition, forward bends strengthen Continue Reading →
Yoga Half Moon Pose
This is yet another of the yoga asana which is helpful to make your back fitter. This is because the back and spine of every person is most prone to stress. We sit for long hours while working and Continue Reading →
Yoga Downward Facing Dog
You can simply select this yoga asana from this list of effective yoga poses. This is also known as a downward facing dog posture. It is when you bend almost completely in front with only your hip Continue Reading →
Yoga Down Dog on a Chair
Down dog is one of the most widely recognized yoga postures, but it’s also a complicated one. Down dog works the whole body, and can build strength, increase flexibility, relieve back pain, and Continue Reading →
Yoga Equestrian Pose
Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the high lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the high lunge also has many Continue Reading →
Yoga Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana (cobra pose) gives an excellent result for those who want to lose weight and increase metabolism. This pose improves the function of the liver, kidney, pancreas and gall bladder. It Continue Reading →
Yoga Corpse Pose
This asana is all about lying down like a corpse. This yoga asana is a quite versatile asana and doing it before bed helps in emptying your thoughts so they don’t keep you up at night, or use the Continue Reading →
Yoga Crescent Lunge
Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the Crescent Lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the crescent lunge also has many Continue Reading →
Yoga Childs Pose
This yoga pose is very simple yet calming pose which we can do in bed too. It is an excellent yoga exercise for those suffering from back pain as it’s stretches and relaxes the spine. It also Continue Reading →
Yoga Chair Pose
Chair Pose is a standing yoga posture that tones the entire body, particularly the thighs. It involves sitting back as if you’re about to fall seated into a chair, but holding the position so your Continue Reading →
Yoga Caterpillar Pose
Caterpillar Pose is a great pose to open up the tight muscles of the whole back of your body including the legs and back. Continue Reading →
Yoga Cow Pose
Cow pose is an asana anyone can do to open the chest and enhance spinal flexibility. Anyone can do Cow Pose and it’s in valuable for both the beginner and the advanced practitioner. Often used in Continue Reading →
Yoga Bound Angle Pose
This yoga asana for beginners helps to open up the hips and ease sciatica discomfort that can be made worse by sitting for long periods. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and runs down both Continue Reading →
Yoga Cat Cow Pose
The Cat-Cow Pose is a yoga essential and involves moving the spine from a rounded position (cow Pose) to an arched one (cat pose). Each movement is done in conjunction with either an inhalation or Continue Reading →
Yoga Cat Pose
The cat pose is one of the most useful asanas to relieve backache. It is used in many sports (non-yoga) to improve posture and recover from injury. Its movement improves the flexibility and Continue Reading →