Upward Salute Pose, Urdhva Hastasana, (OORD-vah hahs-TAHS-ah-nah) urdhva (upward) + hasta (hands)+ āsana (pose) Also known as: Raised Hands Pose, The Palm Tree Pose, Talasana Pose Type: Standing, Digestion Difficulty: Beginners This pose teaches extension. From the root, all the way up to the sky. Upward salute Pose Fundamentals The Upward Salute is a foundation pose … Read more
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