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, (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
Baby Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana, (boo-jang-gahs-anna) bhujanga (snake, serpent) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Cobra Pose, Cobra Baby Pose, Low Cobra, Infant Cobra Pose Type: Backbend, Sciatica, Back Pain, Stress Relief, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Strengthen the back body and combat a sedentary lifestyle with this baby backbend Baby Cobra Pose Fundamentals Build your backbend repertoire by … Read more
Bow Pose, Dhanurasana, (Dha-Nu-Raa-Suh-Nuh) dhanu (bow) + asana (pose) Also known as: Urdva Chakrasana, Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate Embody the shape of a bow and become a powerful ring of energy. Bow Pose Fundamentals Bow Pose is a wonderful backbend that wakes up the entire body. When you practice … Read more
Locust Pose, Salabhasana, (Shah-lah-bhaa-suh-nuh) salabha (locust) + asana (posture) Also Known as: Locust Pose, Salabhasana, One-legged Locust Pose, Shalabhasana, Salambhasana, Shark Pose Pose Type: Backbend, Strengthening, Core Activating Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your back body, stabilize your core, and prepare for deeper backbends with Locust Pose Locust Pose Fundamentals Salabhasana may look simple at first glance, … Read more