Reclining Hero Pose, Supta Virasana, (soup-tah veera-suh-nuh) supta (laying down or reclining) + vira (warrior) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Saddle Pose, Fixed-Firm Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Supine, Backbend, Restorative Difficulty: Advanced This pose offers a deep stretch to the thighs ankles and knees Reclining Hero Pose Fundamentals As the name suggests, Reclining Hero … Read more
Low Lunge Pose, Anjaneyasana, (aa-n-juh-ne-yaa-suh-nuh) anjaneya (son of anjana devi) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Crescent Low Lunge Pose, Dragon Flying Low Pose Type: Stretching, Backbend, Balancing Difficulty: Beginner This hip opening pose calls for proper alignment as you improve your posture and work on your balance Low Lunge Pose Fundamentals Low Lunge Pose … Read more
Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend, Upavistha Konasana, (oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-ah-nah) upavistha (seated) + kona (angle) + āsana (pose) Also Known as: Forward Straddle Pose, Hastapadasana Pose Type: Stretching, Seated, Restorative Difficulty: Intermediate Tap into the breath as you edge closer to the earth in this forward bend. Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend Pose Fundamentals Wide Angle … Read more
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