Baby Grasshopper Pose (Bala Parsva Bhuja Dandasana)

Baby Grasshopper Pose, Bala Parsva Bhuja Dandasana, (bala-pa-aar-sva-bhu-jaa-dan-dahs-anna) bala (baby) + parsva (side) + bhuja (arms) + danda (stick) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Baby Hopper Pose Type: Twisting, Balancing Difficulty: Intermediate Play, twist, and balance with this funky yoga pose. Baby Grasshopper Pose Fundamentals Play on the mat and challenge yourself to try something … Read more

Varuna Mudra

Varuna Mudra  Varun (a Hindu god, rain) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Water Fundamentals Hasta mudras are yogic hand gestures primarily developed to balance one of the five elements in the body. Today, we will discuss Varuna mudra, which activates the water element. This mudra is quite simple and involves pressing the thumb and … Read more

Shakti Mudra

Shakti Mudra  Shakti (power, a Hindu goddess) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Fire Fundamentals Shakti mudra (aka Shakti Chalana Mudra) is one of the most important yogic hand gestures (hasta mudra) and is focused on balancing the fire element in the body. The mudra is also called the “seal of patience” as it is … Read more

Scale Pose (Tolasana)

Scale Pose (Tolasana), (toh-LAH-suh-nuh) tola (scale) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Elevated Lotus Pose Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing Difficulty:  Intermediate Lift off from the earth and strengthen your hands, wrists, arms, and core in Scale Pose. Scale Pose Fundamentals Level up your Lotus Pose and build a strong upper body in Scale Pose. This … Read more

Grasshopper Pose (Parsva Bhuja Dandasana)

Grasshopper Pose, Parsva Bhuja Dandasana, (pa-aar-sva-bhu-jaa-dan-dahs-anna) parsva (side) + bhuja (arms) + danda (stick) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Dragonfly Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced Create space in your body and learn to fly in this challenging arm balance pose. Grasshopper Pose Fundamentals Challenge yourself and turn your mat into a playground with … Read more