Sara Popović Lizard Pose, Utthan Pristhasana, (OOT-tahn prish-TAH-suh-nuh) utthan (stretch out) + pristha (page of a book) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Gecko Pose, Dragon Flying Low Pose Type: Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Open your hips and explore Lizard Pose for a deep stretch. Lizard Pose Fundamentals Release tension and open your lower body in this deep hip … Read more
Thunderbolt Pose, Vajrasana, (vahj-rah-suh-nuh) vajra (firm) + asana (pose) Also Known As: Diamond Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Sitting, Stress Relief Difficulty: Beginner Find stillness and connect with your inner power in Thunderbolt Pose Thunderbolt Pose Fundamentals Enter a moment of stillness and relief with this seated meditation pose. Thunderbolt Pose is similar to Hero Pose … Read more
Revolved Side Angle Pose, Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, (PAHR-ee-VREE-tah PARZH-vuh-ko-NAH-suh-nuh) parivrtta (revolved) + parsva (side or flank) + kona (angle) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Twisting Side Angle pose, Rotated Side Angle pose, Side Angle Twist Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Twisting Difficulty: Intermediate Challenge your balance and flexibility as you twist deeply and ground down … Read more
High Lunge Pose, Ashta Chandrasana, (ahh-SHTAH chahn-DRAH-suh-nuh) ashta (eight) + chandra (moon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Crescent High Lunge Pose, Eight Point Crescent Moon Pose, Crescent Lunge Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Standing, Backbend Difficulty: Beginner Prepare for Warrior I with a High Lunge. Strengthen the legs and focus on proper alignment. … Read more
Shuni Mudra Shuni (Saturn) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Fire Fundamentals Mudras are a powerful tool to take your yoga practice to the next level. They can be used both to aid with mild physical issues and to enhance your spiritual practice. For example, Chin mudra is widely used to deepen meditation and awareness.Shuni … Read more