Tag: sitting asana
Meaning Mythology Contraindications Steps Precautions Variations Ardha Matsyendrasana Benefits A Hindu legendary Sage Matsyendranath, one of the founders of Hath Yoga, used to meditate in a unique pose. This …
Meaning Contraindications Steps Precautions Therapeutic Applications Akarna Dhanurasana Benefits In Akarna dhanurasana pose, the foot is pulled back towards the ear (Karna) resembling an archer’s shooting bow (Dhanur). It’s …
Meaning Precautions & Contraindications Steps Variations Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana Benefits Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana is a fusion of paschimottanasana and ubhaya padangusthasana (both big toe pose). It is one of …
Meaning Precautions & Contraindications How to Do Variations Pasasana Benefits Pasasana is Ashtanga yoga intermediate series pose that is performed sitting on the feet. Anatomically it’s a quite challenging …
Upavistha konasana is a foundational seated forward bend pose. As it’s name shows, it is performed sitting by opening the legs wide followed by leaning forward. In Ashtanga Yoga, …
Meaning Precautions & Contraindications Steps Modification Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana Benefits Ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana is an intense seated forward bend pose that acts as a hip opener. It …
