Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana)

Half Frog Pose, Ardha Bhekasana, (aar-dhah bhe-kaa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + bheka (frog) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Eka Pada Bhekasana Pose Type: Stretching, Backbend Difficulty: Beginner Invite a deep stretch into your quads and build a strong spine with Half Frog Pose Half Frog Pose Fundamentals Half Frog Pose is a supine backbend and … Read more

Archer Pose (Akarna Dhanurasana)

Archer Pose, Akarna Dhanurasana a (towards, near) + karna (ear) + dhanura (bow) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Shooting Bow Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Intermediate Work on your focus, balance and sense of play in this powerful asana. Archer Pose Fundamentals Archer Pose is quite an unique asana. Its shape appears … Read more

Wind Relieving Pose (Apanasana)

Wind Relieving Pose, Pavanamuktasana, (pah-van-ah-mook-TAHS-uh-nuh) pavana (wind) + mukta (freedom) + asana (pose) Also Known As: Knees-to-chest, Apanasana, Gas Release Pose Pose Type: Supine, Stretching, Restorative Difficulty: Beginner Release your tensions, and …. your winds, in this restorative yoga asana. Wind Relieving Pose Fundamentals You will literally relieve your “winds” in this reclined yoga pos … Read more

Sugarcane Pose (Ardha Chandra Chapasana)

Sugarcane Pose, Ardha Chandra Chapasana ardha (half) + chandra (moon) + chap (bow) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Candy Cane Pose, Half Moon Bow Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Balance, play and find the sweet side of the practice in Sugarcane Pose. Sugarcane Pose Fundamentals If you love playing with fun … Read more

Dolphin Pose (Ardha pincha mayurasana)

Dolphin Pose, Ardha pincha mayurasana, (ara-dhah pi-n-chhuh muh-uu-raa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + pincha (feathers) + mayura (peacock) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Catur Svanasana, Quarter Dog Pose Pose Type: Inversion, Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your arms, shoulders, and core in Dolphin Pose, or come into it in preparation for more advanced arm balances … Read more