Sara Popović Prithvi Mudra Prithvi (Sanskrit word for earth) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Earth Fundamentals According to Eastern philosophy, everything in nature is composed of five main elements – earth, air, fire, water, and space. The same is true for our bodies, and through the ages, many methods were developed to harmonize these elements within … Read more
Vayu Mudra Vayu (Sanskrit for air,wind) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Element – Air Fundamentals One of the main functions of mudras is to balance the main 5 elements within our bodies, to help us improve our physical and mental well-being. Other mudras in this family include Chin mudra for awareness and Shuni mudra for patience. … Read more
Revolved Head-To-Knee Pose, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, (PAHR-ee-VREE-tah JAH-noo sheer-SHAH-suh-nuh) parivrtta (revolved) + janu (knee) + sirsa (head) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Janu Sirsasana Pose Type: Stretching, Balancing, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Beginner A deep side body and hamstring stretch paired with a wonderful heart opener Revolved Head-To-Knee Pose Fundamentals Center yourself in this seemingly … Read more
Revolved Triangle Pose, Parivrtta Trikonasana, (par-ee-vrit-tah trik-cone-AH-suh-nuh) parivrtta (revolve) + trikona (triangle) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Revolving Triangle, Triangle Twist Pose Type: Twisting, Stretching, Balancing, Stress Relief Difficulty: Intermediate Challenge your stability and mental focus as you twist into Revolved Triangle Pose. Revolved Triangle Pose Fundamentals Build focus and awareness in this beautiful twist. … Read more
Plow Pose, Halasana, (hah-LAH-suh-nuh) hala (plow) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Plough Pose Pose Type: Inversion, Supine, Stretching, Restorative Difficulty: Intermediate This full body stretch can provide deep relief down your spine and offer a place of calm introspection Plow Pose Fundamentals Stretch and release your entire body with this gentle yoga inversion. Plow … Read more