Tag: forward bend

Trianga mukhaikapda paschimottanasana is an advanced seated posture with a forward bend. It is a variation of the basic pose, paschimottansana with a leg bent backward. Various English names …

Shashankasana, or Hare Pose, is a calming seated forward bend in yoga that symbolizes the peaceful qualities of the moon. It stretches the spine, particularly the lower back, and …

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 and Forward Bending Pose Level Intermediate pose Stretches …

Janu sirsasana is an asymmetric forward bending pose that involves stretching and twisting together. It belongs to the primary Ashtanga yoga series and a beginner level pose. It is …

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 …