Yoga Pose Guide

Reverse Warrior Pose (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

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Reverse Warrior Pose, Viparita Virabhadrasana, (VIP-uh-REE-tuh veer-uh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh)  viparita (reverse) + vira (brave) + bhadra (great/excellent) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Urdhva Virabhadrasana, Crescent Pose, Proud Warrior, Dancing Warrior Pose Type: Backbend, Balancing, Stretching, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Beginner Stretch your side body or flow through a Dancing Warrior sequence with the Reverse Warrior Pose Reverse … Read more

Half Splits Pose (Ardha Hanumanasana)

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Half Splits Pose, Ardha Hanumanasana, (ar-dhah h-nu-maa-naa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + hanuman (an ardent devotee of Lord Rama) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Monkey Pose, Reverse Lunge Pose, Half Split, Runner’s Lunge Pose Type: Stretching, Stress Relief, Sciatica Difficulty: Intermediate A warm up pose for the full splits, or a deep stretching pose for the … Read more

Standing Backbend Pose (Anuvittasana)

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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)

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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)

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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

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