Puppy Pose, Sanskrit: Uttana Shishosana, (oo-TAHN-nah shee-SHO-suh-nuh) uttana (intense) + shisho (puppy) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Dog Pose, Anahatasana, Extended Puppy Pose, Melting Heart Pose Pose Type: Inversion, Stretching, Stress Relief, Backbend Difficulty: Beginner Soothe the mind and lengthen and decompress the spine in Puppy Pose Puppy Pose Fundamentals Have you been … Read more
Crow Pose, Kakasana, (kah-KAH-suh-nuh) kaka (crow) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Frog Stand Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate This compact arm balance requires lazer sharp focus and concentration, and engaged abs Crow Pose Fundamentals Kakasana, Crow pose, is a challenging arm balance that can seem daunting to budding yogis and one that literally … Read more
Bharadvaja’s Twist, Bharadvajasana, (bhuh-ruhd-vaa-jaa-suh-nuh) bharadvaja (sage/risi bharadvaja) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Torso Stretch Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Seated, Digestion, Menstruation Difficulty: Beginner Increase your spinal awareness and strengthen and stimulate your spine, neck, and shoulders in this seated twist Bharadvaja’s Twist Pose Fundamentals This seated twist may not be as popular as other … Read more
Heron Pose, Krauncasana, (kr-un-chaa-suh-nuh) kraunca (heron / curlew like bird) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Krounchasana Pose Type: Stretching, Core Activating, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced This intense hamstring stretch will come as a result of a cultivated practice. Be patient with your body. Heron Pose Fundamentals Named after the proud heron bird, this powerful pose … Read more
Half lotus Pose, Ardha padmasana, (ara-dhah pahd-MAH-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + padma (lotus) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Lotus Position Pose Type: Restorative, Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Beginners Open your hips and stretch the knees in this meditative seat. Half Lotus Pose Fundamentals Stretch your lower body and find peace of mind in Half Lotus … Read more