Simha means Lion in Sanskrit, -therefore assuming the form of a lion is called Simhasana. Technique :- Sit in Vajrasana. Now raise your buttock a little and cross the heel and ...

"Ardha" means "half" and "Padma" means "lotus" in Sanskrit. Those who are unable to assume the full Padmasana posture using both legs as described above owing to the stiffness of their legs or bulky thighs may begin practicing with one leg ...

"This posture is known as "Akarshana Dhanurasana" because while practicing it, the heels and hips are raised. Sequence: Sit erect. Stretch out the legs and keep them close together. Place the palms on the floor at the sides. Bend the right leg at the knee and ...

Baddha" means "locked-up" and "kona" means "angle" in Sanskrit Sequence: Assume the Bhadrasana posture, holding with your clasped hands the forepart of your feet which are placed firmly on the floor on their outer edges. Keep the back straight and look straight ahead. Bend ...

"Baddha" means "bound' or "locked-up" in Sanskrit. The limbs of the body (both arms and legs) are firmly 'locked-up' and immobilized in this posture so as to give it steadiness. In this posture, the big toes are grasped by ...

'Bhadra' means 'beneficial' in Sanskrit. Sequence: Sit erect in Sukhasana. Stretch the legs forward and keep them together. Pull the legs inward and bring the feet towards the body, bending the knees outward. Join the soles and keep the heels and toes together. Form a fingerlock and ...

"Danda" means "stick" in Sanskrit. Sequence: Sit with the legs outstretched in front, feet hip-width apart. Straighten each leg, one at a time, and join the inner sides of your legs and feet. Place your hands on the floor alongside your hips, fingers pointing forward. Lengthen the ...

"Go" means "cow" and "Mukha" means "face" in Sanskrit. When this asana is performed, the final position of the legs resembles the face of a cow. Sequence: Sit erect in Sukhasana. Stretch out the legs straight in front of you. Fold back the left ...

"Janu" means "knee" and "hasta" means "hand" in Sanskrit. The hand is made to rest near the knee in this posture, hence the name. Sequence: First take the sitting position where you sit with both legs together and stretched, toes erect, spine ...

"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 ...