Knee To Elbow Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

Knee To Elbow Plank Pose Phalakasana, (pha-lah-ka-suh-nuh) phalaka (plank or kumbhak = breath retention) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Knee-to-elbow kicks, Spiderman Plank, Full Plank with Knee to Elbow, Knee To Elbow Same Side Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Core Activating Difficulty: Intermediate Light a fire in your core and tap into your inner strength … Read more

Half Splits Pose (Ardha Hanumanasana)

Half Splits Pose, Ardha Hanumanasana, (ar-dhah h-nu-maa-naa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + hanuman (an ardent devotee of Lord Rama) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Monkey Pose, Reverse Lunge Pose, Half Split, Runner’s Lunge Pose Type: Stretching, Stress Relief, Sciatica Difficulty: Intermediate A warm up pose for the full splits, or a deep stretching pose for the … Read more

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

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)

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

Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

Revolved Chair Pose, Parivrtta Utkatasana, (par-iv-rt-tah oot-kah-TAH-sah-nah) parivrtta (revolved) + utkata (fierce) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Revolved Powerful Pose, Twisting Chair Pose, Chair Twist Pose Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Standing, Twisting Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your lower body and find a lightness in your spine and shoulders as you find a gentle twist in … Read more