Bird Dog Pose (Dandyamana Brahmanaasana)

Bird Dog Pose, Dandyamana Brahmanaasana danda (stick) + yamana (balancing) + brahma (table) + asana (pose) Also Known As: Balancing Table Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate Stabilize from the core and find balance in Bird Dog Pose Bird Dog Pose Fundamentals Bird Dog pose is a strengthening asana, and is common in … Read more

Side Reclining Leg Lift (Anantasana)

Side-Reclining Leg Lift, Anantasana, (ah-nahn-TAH-suh-nuh) ananta (without end) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Vishnuasana, Vishnu Pose, Sleeping Vishnu Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Give the backs of your legs a deep stretch as you tone your core and stretch your side body. Side-Reclining Leg Lift Fundamentals Open your side body and enjoy … Read more

Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend (Prasarita Padottanasana)

Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend, Prasarita Padottanasana, (prah-suh-REE-tuh pah-doh-tahn-AH-suh-nuh) prasarita (spread or expanded) + pada (foot or leg) + ut (intense) + tan (stretch) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Prasarita Padottanasana Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Tune into your breath and use gravity to your advantage as you deepen into a … Read more

Tiger Pose (Vyaghrasana)

Tiger Pose (Vyaghrasana), (vyAa-gHrAa-suh-nuh) vyaghra (tiger) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Balancing Table Pose Variation Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Stretch like a graceful tiger and build your balance in Vyaghrasana. Tiger Pose Fundamentals Keep your spine healthy and open your heart in Tiger Pose. This pose is a fantastic choice if … Read more

Elephant Trunk Pose (Eka Hasta Bhujasana)

Elephant Trunk Pose, Eka Hasta Bujasana, (Eh-kah Ha-stah Boo-JAS-ah-nah) Eka (one) + hasta (hand) + bhuja (shoulder, elephant’s trunk) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One Legged Insect Pose, Leg Over Shoulder Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Build strength, flexibility, and balance in this challenging asana. Elephant Trunk Pose Fundamentals Build strength … Read more