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Urdhva-Mukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Intense Stretch Yoga Pose)
First of all, you have to know the meaning of this Asana. Urdhva – Upward, up, Raised, Mukha – face, Paschima – west, back, back of the body, Tana – stretched, Uttana– straightened, intense stretch and the meaning of Asana is seat, pose or posture. Upward Facing Intense Stretch Pose is very much similar to Read more about Urdhva-Mukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Intense Stretch Yoga Pose)[…]
Upavistha Konasana (Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend)-Yoga Pose
Here is an intense leg stretching Yoga Pose, which is named as Upavistha Konasana and Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend pose in English. In which Upavistha means sitting, seated, Kona stands for Angle. In simple words, this Asana is forward bending with leg stretching. This Asana seems to like easy but doesn’t take it this Read more about Upavistha Konasana (Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend)-Yoga Pose[…]
Yoga Teacher Training in India – A Complete Guide
In the post find complete details about yoga teacher training in India. Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga etc. How to find the best yoga school in India you can also solve these queries here. India is the place of Rishis and Sages of the time past, and birthplace of yoga. From India, the light of yoga Read more about Yoga Teacher Training in India – A Complete Guide[…]
Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)
Ardha+Bhekasana, in this Ardha mean half and the meaning of Bheka is the frog. Ardha Bhekasana is an intense pose, which deeply opens your groin and when you are performing this pose your body posture resembles the pose of a frog, so this Yoga Pose named so. It is also known as Eka Pada Bhekasana (One- Read more about Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)[…]
Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana needs more flexibility in legs, so before performing this Asana, try other basic leg stretching Poses first. In this pose, you have to raise your leg in forwarding direction or to your hand’s side direction and grab the thumb of your foot and maintain the balance. Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a Sanskrit Read more about Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)[…]
Utthan Pristhasana (Lizard Pose)
Utthan Pristhasana is made from the two combinations “Utthan Pristha”; and it is a Sanskrit word. In this Utthan stands for stretch out and the meaning of Pristha is the page of a book or Back of the body and Asana represents seat, pose or posture. While performing this pose, your body looks like the Read more about Utthan Pristhasana (Lizard Pose)[…]
Reverse Prayer Pose (Viparita Namaskarasana)
Here is an interesting Pose, called Reverse prayer pose and performed in standing position. This Yoga Pose is a variation of the Tadasana. In this Asana Viparita denotes the “Behind, opposite or reverse” (in a simple word the meaning of Viparita is – opposite) and Namaskar means “giving respect or offering respect”. Generally, we fold Read more about Reverse Prayer Pose (Viparita Namaskarasana)[…]
Viparita Shalabhasana Reversed Locust Pose
Viparita Shalabhasana is an advanced variation of Locust pose. This pose is also known as Superman pose. In this Viparita means turned around, reversed, Shalabha stands for Locust and it is also the name God Deva –Gandharva. Asana = Seat, pose, posture. Viparita Salabhasana yoga pose is an intense one and this pose requires a Read more about Viparita Shalabhasana Reversed Locust Pose[…]
Urdhva Padmasana – Lotus Pose in Headstand
This Yoga pose is a variation of headstand Pose (Sirsasana) or you can say it next level of Sirsasana. In this Urdhva means – Inverted or upward, Padma– Lotus. This asana is a combination of Sirsasana+ Padmasana while doing this you have to perform both poses at the same time and that’s why it is Read more about Urdhva Padmasana – Lotus Pose in Headstand[…]
Adho Mukha Vrksasana – Handstand Yoga Pose Steps and Benefites
Adho Mukha Vrksasana word is taken from Sanskrit, in which Adho stands for Downward, the meaning of Mukha is facing, Vrksa represents the Tree and Asana means seat, Pose. Handstand Yoga Pose is also named as titled tree pose. In this, your hands support your whole body weight. This is not an easy Asana for learners, Read more about Adho Mukha Vrksasana – Handstand Yoga Pose Steps and Benefites[…]