Standing Backbend Pose (Anuvittasana)

Sanding Backbend Pose, Anuvittasana, (AH-NEW-VEH-TAHS-ANNA) anuvitta (obtained or found) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Ardha Chakrasana (Half Wheel Pose) Pose Type: Backbend, Balancing, Stretching, Digestion, Standing Difficulty: Beginner Come into a Standing Backbend and reach your heart up to the sky. Standing Backbend Pose Fundamentals This heart-opening standing backbend is a fantastic energizing asana … Read more

Standing Splits Pose (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)

Standing Spilts Pose, Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana, (oord-vah prah-suh-ree-tuhek-uh pahd-ahs-uh-nuh) urdhva (upward) + prasarita (expanded) + eka (one) + pada (leg) + asana (pose) Also known as: Monkey Pose, Standing Split Pose, Standing Half Split Pose Type: Stretching, Inversions, Strengthening, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Advanced Challenge your balance, concentration, and flexibility in Standing Splits Pose Standing … Read more

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

Cat-Cow Pose, Sanskrit: Marjaryasana-Bitilasana, (maa-r-jaa-raa-suh-nuh , Bi-ti-laah-suh-nuh) marjara (cat) + asana (pose) , bitila (cow) + asana (pose) Also known as: Cat Cow Pose, Cat Cow Child Pose Flow, Kneeling Cat Swan Flow, Hovering Cat Pose, Cat Cow Stretch Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Stress Relief, Back Pain, Sciatica Difficulty: Beginner Gently flow between Cat and … Read more

Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Upward Facing Dog Pose, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, (oor-dhvuh mu-khuh sh-vaa-naa-suh-nuh) urdhva (upward) + mukha (face) + svana (dog) + asana (pose) Also known as: Up Dog, Upward Dog Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Strengthening Difficulty: Beginner As you move through Upward Facing Dog, float upwards and open your chest Upward Facing Dog Pose Fundamentals Upward Facing … Read more

Warrior 1 Pose (Virabhadrasana I)

Warrior 1 Pose, Virabhadrasana 1, (Vii-Ruh-Bhuh-Draa-Suh-Nuh) vira (brave) + bhadra (great/excellent) + asana (pose) Also known as: High Lunge, Knee down lunge, Crescent Lunge Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Standing, Balancing Difficulty: Beginner Balance flexibility and strength in this foundational yoga pose Warrior 1 Pose Fundamentals Warrior 1 pose is the first asana in a collection … Read more