Pyramid Pose, Parsvottanasana, (paa-r-sh-vo-ttaa-naa-suh-nuh) parsva (side) + uttana (stretched) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Intense Side Stretch Pose, Parsva Uttanasana Pose Type: Inversion, Stretching, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Stretch your hip muscles and hamstrings, and lengthen the spine in Pyramid Pose. Pyramid Pose Fundamentals This standing yoga pose combines balancing, forward bending and backward … Read more
Head-To-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana), (jaa-nu-shee-r-shee-suh-nuh) janu (knee) + sirsa (head) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Seated head to knee pose Pose Type: Stretching, Seated, Stress Relief, Restorative, Menstruation Difficulty: Beginner Twist your spine and lengthen the backs of your legs with a calming Head To Knee Pose Head-To-Knee Pose Fundamentals Head-To-Knee pose is a … Read more
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