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

Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana)

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)

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)

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)

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