Tag: forward bend
The word “Paschimottanasana” is composed of three Sanskrit words – Paschima refers to the west, but in this context to the back of the body, Uttana means stretching, and …
Wide-Legged Forward Bend is a beginner-level forward bending pose, that gives an amazing expansion to the torso with a deep stretch in hips and hamstrings. In Sanskrit, it is known …
The downward-facing dog pose is one of the most popular poses in yoga asana practice. It is also among the first poses that are taught to beginners because of …
Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Beginner’s tips Variations Benefits Sanskrit Pronunciation Bala Parsva Bhuja Dandasana(bala-PA-AAr-svA-BHu-jaa-dan-DAHS-anna) Meaning Bala = Baby / Parsva = side / Bhuja = Arm / asana = pose Pose Type Side Twisting …
Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Beginner’s tips Modifications Variations Benefits Sanskrit Pronunciation Yoganidrasana(YoG-AA-nid-RAA-sa-nuh) Meaning Yoga = unite / nidr = sleep / asana = pose Pose Type Reclining forward bend …
Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Beginner’s tips Modifications Variations Benefits Sanskrit Pronunciation Chakki Chalanasana(Chuh-key-Chuh-LaaNA-AAHS-uh-NUH) Meaning chakki = side / chalan = to rotate / asana = pose Pose Type Standing …