"Ardha" means "half" in Sanskrit. Since the full posture is difficult to be practiced, the half-posture, which is easier, is followed widely. This posture was first promoted by the great Yogi Matsyendranath, one of the founders of Hatha Yoga, and hence ...

"Tri" means 'three', 'Kona' means 'angle', and 'Trikona' means 'triangle' in Sanskrit The straight legs with the floor between the feet resemble the three sides of a triangle in this asana. Hence the name. Sequence: Stand erect. Keep the feet sufficiently apart. Inhaling, ...

"Vakra" means "twisted". This asana is designed to twist the spine to the right and left side in from its erect position. Sequence: Sit on the floor with both legs stretched out together, toes erect, spine erect and both hands straight and ...