Gate Pose (Parighasana)

Gate Pose, Parighasana, (puh-ri-ghaa-suh-nuh) parigha (gate / an iron bar for locking a gate) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Parighasana Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Treat your side body to a loving stretch in Gate Pose Gate Pose Fundamentals Gate Pose, or Parighasana, is a beautiful, well-rounded posture for the entire body. This … Read more

Eye Of The Needle Pose (Sucirandhrasana)

Eye Of The Needle Pose, Sucirandhrasana, (soo-chee-rahn-dahs-anna) bhuja (shoulder or arm) + pida (pressure) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Knee to Ankle Pose, Reclining One-Legged Pigeon, Dead Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Supine Difficulty: Beginner Release your worries and woes from the hips with this restorative hip opener. Eye Of The Needle Pose Fundamentals … Read more

Accomplished Pose (Siddhasana)

Accomplished Pose, Siddhasana, (sid-DHAH-san-nah) siddha (perfect) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Auspicious Pose, Swastikasana, Cross Pose, Svastikasana, Prosperous Pose, Siddhasana, Siddhi’s Pose, Perfect Pose Pose Type: Seated Difficulty: Beginner It is said this pose will bring liberation if paired with meditation and consistency. Accomplished Pose Fundamentals Accomplished Pose is a beginner-friendly seated yoga asana, … Read more

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana), ( VRIK-shAH-suh-nuh) vriksha (tree) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Vrikshasana Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Beginner Root down like a tree in Tree Pose and find equal parts strength and balance within yourself to hold yourself firm and steady. Tree Pose Fundamentals Root deep and lift tall like a tree in … Read more

Lion Pose (Simhasana)

Lion Pose, Simhasana, (sim-hahs-anna) sinha (lion) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Simhagarjanasana Pose Type: Seated, Stretching, Stress Relief Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your face and throat muscles, release tension and express your silly side in Simhasana. Lion Pose Fundamentals We all struggle to express ourselves and feel confident sometimes. What better way to overcome that … Read more