Sara Popović Standing Head To Knee Pose, Dandayamana Janushirasana, (dahn-die-ya-MAH-nah JOHN-nu SHEER-SHAH-sah-nah) danda (stick) + yamana (balancing) + jānu (knee) + śīrṣa (head) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Dandayamana Janu Shirasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Stretching, Standing Difficulty: Advanced You’ll need consistency and patience to achieve this pose – but the benefits are well worth it. Standing … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi A, Marichyasana, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh I) marichi (sage / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Marichi’s Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Intermediate Fold into this pose to give your organs a gentle squeeze, to lengthen the spine, and to open the hips. Pose Dedicated To The … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi C, Marichyasana C, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh III) marichi (sage / rsi mareechi / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Seated Spinal Twist Pose Type: Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Intermediate This seated twist offers a deep stretch to the ribs, shoulders, and back, and is a wise pose to add … Read more
Toe Stand Pose, Padangusthasana, (pahd-ang-guhs-TAHS-uh-nuh) pada (foot) + angustha (big toe) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Padangusthasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Concentration and patience are crucial to nail this balancing yoga pose. Toe Stand Pose Fundamentals Toe Stand Pose is a challenging balancing asana that first appeared in Bikram yoga, but … Read more
Compass Pose, Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana, (Par-ee-vrt-tah SUR-yuH Yan-truh-AHS-anah) Parivrtta (revolved) + Surya (sun) + Yantra (instrument) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Revolved Sundial Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Seated Difficulty: Advanced This deep hip opener will challenge your flexibility in a whole new way. Compass Pose Fundamentals Compass Pose is a challenging yoga asana, … Read more