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

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

Fallen Triangle Pose (Patita Tarasana)

Fallen Triangle Pose, Patita Tarasana, (pa-ti-ta-ta-ra-suh-nuh) patita (fallen) + tar (star) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Fallen Star Pose, Rockstar Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Need a creative boost and want to add some playtime to your yoga mat? Here’s a great pose for you. Fallen Triangle Pose Fundamentals You won’t … Read more

Crane Pose (Bakasana)

Crane Pose, Bakasana, (buk-AHS-uh-nuh) baka (crane) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Bakasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate Get into flight mode and transfer your limits with Crane Pose. Crane Pose Fundamentals Crane Pose is one of the most popular arm-balance poses, and one of the first students usually learn. It is an advanced … Read more