Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose)-Steps And Benefits
In Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend yoga Pose), Prasarita means spread, stretched out or outstretched limbs, in Sanskrit meaning of Pada is “foot” and Uttana means intense or stretched...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Yoga Teacher Training Program
Yoga Teacher Training embarks the beginning of a new phase of life. It is the preparation of moving from a Yoga practitioner to a trainer. Like any other new chapter of life such as college, new job or...
View ArticleWhat is Yoga Teacher Training
The concept of Yoga Teacher Training is not new to the modern Yogic practices. It is the process of transcending from a yoga practitioner to a professional trainer. A lot of people believe that Yoga is...
View ArticleNatarajasana {Lord of the Dance Pose}-Steps And Benefits
In Sanskrit meaning of “Nata” is dance, Raja stands for king and the meaning of Asana is Pose or posture. According to Indian Mythology Lord Nataraja is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. People Worship the...
View ArticleHow to Become a Yoga Instructor
Becoming a Yoga instructor is involving yourself in a profession that is also one’s passion. Yoga regimes encompass a lot of dedication and effort to the practice. It is a pre-requisite to know that a...
View ArticleSupta Padangusthasana {Reclined Hand to Big Toe Pose}-Steps And Benefits
Level of Asana: – Basic Style of Asana: – Iyengar Yoga Preparatory Poses: – Baddha Konasana, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana Follow-Up Poses: – Seated forward bends and Standing Poses Also Known As: –...
View ArticleTittibhasana (Firefly Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Tittibhasana is a Sanskrit word and made from the combination of Tittibha+ Asna. In Sanskrit Tittibha means small insect, fly or fire fly. Firefly Pose gets its name in light of the fact that the...
View ArticleMalasana (Garland Yoga Pose)-Steps And Benefits
In Sanskrit Mala means necklace or Garland and Asana stands for pose, seat or posture. This pose is also known as “Squat Pose” or “Upavesasana”. It is, basically, a squat. Hunching down falls into...
View ArticleHanumanasana (Monkey Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Monkey Pose or Hanumanasana is comes under the intermediate level of asana. It is an intense leg stretching exercise, in which your legs needs more flexibility and stretching. So, before attempting...
View ArticleMayurasana (Peacock Pose)-Steps And Benefits
In Sanskrit, Mayur Stands for Peacock and meaning of Asana is Pose or Posture. As indicated by the Indian mythology, peacock is a symbol of love and everlasting status. Mayurasana is said to take after...
View ArticlePincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Preparatory Poses: – Gomukhasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, Supta Virasana, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Vrikshasana Follow-Up Poses: – Shirshasana, Gomukhasana, Adho Mukha Vrikshasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana...
View Article30 Minute Morning Yoga Routine To Start Your Day
Yoga in the morning is astounding! Following 7-8 hours (ideally) of close eye, our body reacts tenderly to development, and our psyche is clear and open to positive thoughts and messages. Our breath is...
View ArticleParighasana (Gate Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Here is an another awesome yoga pose called Parighasana (Gate Pose), in this Parigha means an iron rod or beam which is use to lock the gate and the meaning of Asana is seat, Pose or Posture. While...
View ArticleParivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head to Knee Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head to Knee Pose) is an intermediate level pose for yoga practitioners. It is an intense stretch which improves your limberness and flexibility. Parivrtta Janu...
View ArticleArdha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)-Steps And Benefits
Here is a challenging Asana from the text of Hatha Yoga. The word “Ardha Chandrasana” is taken from Sanskrit word in which Ardha stands for Half, Chandra represents Moon and the meaning of Asana is...
View ArticleVrschikasana – Scorpion Pose Step by Step and Benefits
In Vrschikasana, Vrichika stands for Scorpion (Word Vrchika is taken from Sanskrit) and meaning of Asana is pose, seat or posture. Scorpion Pose is highly challenging yoga pose; so for Vrschikasana –...
View ArticleAdho 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...
View ArticleUrdhva 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+...
View ArticleViparita 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...
View ArticleReverse 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...
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