What is Shavasana
Shavasana We can truly get in touch with the deepest of Anahata Chakra through Shavasana.
In this asana, as we release the whole of the body into the ground and allow the full effect of gravity to...
What is Shashankasana
Shashankasana Shashanka' in Sanskrit means the moon, that’s why it is called moon pose also.
Also Know as: The Moon Pose, Hare Posture, Shashanka-Asana, Shashank-Asan, Sasankasana, Sasank
How to start this Asana
Sit with legs folded...
What is Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Setu" means bridge. "Bandha" is Lock, and "Asana" is Pose or Posture. "Setu Bandhasana" means construction of a bridge.
Setu-Bandha-Sarvangasana is a useful asana to follow Ushtrasana or Shirshasana because it lengthens...
What is Sarvangasana 2
Sarvangasana 2 This is the variation of Sarvangasana-1. This pose is more difficult than first pose because in this asana no support to the back will be given.
Also Know as: Extended Shoulder Stand,...
What is Sarvangasana 1
Sarvangasana 1 This mysterious Asana which gives wonderful benefits. In this Asana the whole weight of the body is thrown on the shoulders.
You really stand on the shoulders with the help and support of the...
What is Samasana
Samasana In this posture, body remains in a symmetrical position and, therefore, it is named Samasana. It is a meditative Asana.
Also Know as: Symmetrical Pose, Equal Posture, Sam Asan, Sama Asana
How to start this Asana
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What is Purna Salabhasana
Purna Salabhasana Purna-Salabhasana is a reverse posture to the Cobra Posture, which gives a backward bend to the spine.
Values of certain asanas are maximised when done one after the other. Cobra posture activates the upper...
What is Prishth Naukasana
Prishth Naukasana Prishth-Naukasana is a reverse boat pose. This asana is equal as Navasana.
Also Know as: Reverse boat Posture, facing down Boat Pose, Reverse Nauka Asan
How to start this Asana
Lie in Advasana (reverse...
What is Prasarita Padottanasana
Prasarita Padottanasana It is often suggested for people who cannot do Shirshasana , the headstand, so that they get similar benefits which include making the mind tranquil.
In this standing pose the body is in a...
What is Paripurna Navasana
Paripurna Navasana Although this asana is done on the floor, but actually it is a challenging balancing pose (the balance is on your buttocks).
The complete posture looks like a boat, and since you are balancing...
