Hero Pose, Virasana, (vaj-ra-suh-nuh) vira (‘warrior’ or ‘hero’ or ‘champion’) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, Diamond Pose Pose Type: Seated Difficulty: Beginners Hero Pose can be a great alternative pose to Lotus Pose for a meditative seat hero pose Fundamentals Ground down and mindfully lift through the spine with confidence in … Read more
Lotus Pose, Padmasana, (pahd-MAH-suh-nuh) padma (lotus) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Lotus Position, Vajra position, Full Lotus Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Come into Lotus Pose for meditation. It is said that Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree in Lotus Pose when he attained enlightenment. Lotus Pose Fundamentals One of the most iconic … Read more
Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, (oo-TEE-tah HAHS-tuh pahd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh) utthita (extended) + hasta (hand) + pada (foot) + angusta (big toe) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Advanced Root down through the earth to hone in on your balance as you come into … Read more
Boat Pose, Navasana, (naa-vaa-suh-nuh) nava (boat) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Paripurna Navasana, Naukasana, Complete Boat Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Core Activating, Seated, Digestion Difficulty: Intermediate Become aware of your entire body as you hone your concentration to achieve this challenging balancing posture boat pose Fundamentals Challenge yourself with this iconic core and … Read more
Garland Pose, Sanskrit:Malasana, (muh-laa-suh-nuh) mala (garland) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Squat Pose, Yogic Squat, Wide Squat Pose, Yogi Squat, Squatting Position Pose Type: Stretching, Menstruation, Pregnancy Difficulty: Beginner This deep squat will provide a fantastic stretch to the ankles, groins, and lower back. This pose is not a competition- let gravity guide your … Read more