Low Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana)

Low Lunge Pose, Anjaneyasana, (aa-n-juh-ne-yaa-suh-nuh) anjaneya (son of anjana devi) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Crescent Low Lunge Pose, Dragon Flying Low Pose Type: Stretching, Backbend, Balancing Difficulty: Beginner This hip opening pose calls for proper alignment as you improve your posture and work on your balance Low Lunge Pose Fundamentals Low Lunge Pose … Read more

Bharadvaja’s Twist (Bharadvajasana)

Bharadvaja’s Twist, Bharadvajasana, (bhuh-ruhd-vaa-jaa-suh-nuh) bharadvaja (sage/risi bharadvaja) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Torso Stretch Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Seated, Digestion, Menstruation Difficulty: Beginner Increase your spinal awareness and strengthen and stimulate your spine, neck, and shoulders in this seated twist Bharadvaja’s Twist Pose Fundamentals This seated twist may not be as popular as other … Read more

Half Lotus Pose (Ardha Padmasana)

Half lotus Pose, Ardha padmasana, (ara-dhah pahd-MAH-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + padma (lotus) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Lotus Position Pose Type: Restorative, Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Beginners Open your hips and stretch the knees in this meditative seat. Half Lotus Pose Fundamentals Stretch your lower body and find peace of mind in Half Lotus … Read more

Head-To-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)

Head-To-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana), (jaa-nu-shee-r-shee-suh-nuh) janu (knee) + sirsa (head) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Seated head to knee pose Pose Type: Stretching, Seated, Stress Relief, Restorative, Menstruation Difficulty: Beginner Twist your spine and lengthen the backs of your legs with a calming Head To Knee Pose Head-To-Knee Pose Fundamentals Head-To-Knee pose is a … Read more

Hero Pose (Virasana)

Hero Pose, Virasana, (vaj-ra-suh-nuh) vira (‘warrior’ or ‘hero’ or ‘champion’) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Vajrasana, Thunderbolt Pose, Diamond Pose Pose Type: Seated Difficulty: Beginners Hero Pose can be a great alternative pose to Lotus Pose for a meditative seat hero pose Fundamentals Ground down and mindfully lift through the spine with confidence in … Read more