Mountain Pose, Tadasana (tah-DAHS-anna) tada (mountain) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Samasthiti, Palm Tree Pose, Pose Type: Standing Difficulty: Beginner The powerful foundation to all standing poses. A place of rest, or new beginnings. mountain Pose Fundamentals It may look simple, but the importance of mountain pose is not to be underestimated. It forms the foundation … Read more
Sphinx Pose, Salamba Bhujangasana, (sah-LOM-bah sar-van-GAHS-anna) shambala (supported) + bhujanga (cobra) + āsana (pose) Pose Type: Backbends, Sciatica, Back Pain Difficulty: Beginner Feel powerful as you embody the mythical Sphinx with this gentle backbend. Sphinx Pose Fundamentals A gentle and supportive backbend, Sphynx Pose is a great entry-level backbend asana that can serve as a … Read more
Three Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose, Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana, (Tri Pa-da Ah-doh MOO-kuh shvan-AHS-uh-nuh) tri (three) + pada (foot or leg) + adho (downward) + mukha (face) + śvāna (dog) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Three Legged Down Dog, Single Legged Downward Facing Dog, Tripod Downward Facing Dog Pose, Tail of the Dog … Read more
Downward Facing Dog Pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana, (AH-doh MOO-kah-shvah-Nahs-anna) adho (downward) + mukha (face) + śvāna (dog) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Down Dog Pose, Downward Dog Pose Pose Type: Back Pain, Inversions, Sciatica, Stretching, Strengthening, Stress Relief Difficulty: Intermediate The Downward Dog Pose one of yoga’s most recognizable Asanas. This foundational yoga posture … Read more