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Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
"Bhujanga" means "cobra" in Sanskrit. This asana is called 'Bhujangasana' as the raised trunk, neck and head while practicing it resemble a cobra rearing its hood and about to strike, while the joined and stretched legs resemble its tail. Sequence: Lie flat ...
Dhanurasana – The Bow Pose
"Dhanus" means "bow" in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, the body takes the shape of a bow, drawn tight to shoot an arrow. The stretched arms and lower legs resemble the taut bowstring, while the trunk and ...
Halasana – The Plough Pose
"Hala" means "Plough" in Sanskrit. This posture is called 'Halasana' because in the final position the body resembles the Indian plough. Sequence: Assume the Ardha Halasana posture without much support from the hands. Exhaling slowly, press the palms on the floor and raise ...
Janusirasana – The Head-to-Knee Pose
"Janu" means "knee" and "Siras" means "head" in Sanskrit. The head is made to rest on the knee in this posture, hence the name. Sequence: Sit erect in Sukhasana. Stretch the legs forward. Spread the legs and keep the heels about fifteen inches apart. Bending ...
Oordhwa Pada Hastasana – The Hand-to-Raised-Feet Pose
"Oordhwa" means "raised", "Pada" means "foot" and "Hasta" means "hand" in Sanskrit. You have to touch your raised feet with your hands in this posture. Sequence: Lie flat on your back. Stretch out your legs fully and keep them together. Place the palms on ...
Pavanamuktasana- The Wind-Releasing Pose
"Pavana" means "wind" and "Mukta" means release in Sanskrit. As the name suggests, this asana massages the digestive organs and gives relief from excess wind in the stomach and intestines. Sequence: Lie flat on your back. Stretch your arms on the respective sides ...
Shalabhasana – The Locust Pose
"Shalabha" means "locust" in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a locust when it lowers its head to eat and raises its tail. Hence, the name. Sequence: Lie flat on your abdomen and chest with the face downwards. Keep the hips ...
Supta Udarakarshanasana – Lying Abdominal Twist
This pose involves abdominal twisting. Sequence: Lie on your back. Spread your arms out, placing them on the floor, palms down. Inhale. Bend the right leg at the knee. Place the right sole on the left thigh. Exhale. Using your left hand press down right knee to floor ...
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – The Upward-facing dog pose
'Svana' means 'dog' in Sanskrit. Sequence: Lie on your stomach and place your chin on the floor. Place your feet close to each other with your palms flat on ground, on either side of your chest. Inhale and hoist yourself off the floor, with ...