Tag: standing asana

Sanskrit Ardha Chandrasana (ARDH-uh CHUN-drahs-uh-nuh) (अर्ध चंद्रासन) Meaning Ardha = Half / Chandra = Moon / Asana = Pose Type  Intermediate, standing balance, stretching Level Intermediate Anatomy Ankles, knees, …

Sanskrit Pronunciation Utthita Trikonasana(Oo-TEE-tah TREE-koh-NAH-suh-nuh) Meaning Utthita = Extended / Trikona = Triangle/ Asana = pose Pose Type Standing, stretching Pose Level Beginner to Intermediate Anatomy Arms, shoulders, legs …

Sanskrit Pronunciation Virabhadrasana(veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna) (Veer-aa-ba-DRA-SUN-aa) Meaning Vira = hero/warrior Bhadra = good/friend Asana = pose Pose Type Standing Pose Level 1 (Beginner) Stretches Shoulders, Femur, Groin, Calves, Ankles, Chest, Thorax …

Is it your stiffed back or lack of preparation that’s restricting you to step into the full wheel pose? Whatever the reason is, trying ardha chakrasana, an easier variant …

Sanskrit Pronunciation Urdhva Hastasana(OORD-vah hahs-TAHS-uh-nuh) Meaning Urdhva = raised (or upward / hasta = hand / asana = pose Pose Type Standing Stretch Pose Level Beginner Anatomy Arms and …

The Goddess Pose is a powerful yoga pose to promote grounding and strengthening of lower body parts. It is a hip-opening pose that will ignite a fire within that …