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
Reclining Bound Angle Pose, Supta Baddha Konasana, (SOOP-tah buh-ddh-ko-naa-suh-nuh) supta (reclining) + baddha (bound) + kona (angle) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Reclining Cobbler Pose, Reclined Bound Angle Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Restorative, Supine Difficulty: Beginner This passive hip opening pose provides a gentle stretch for the hip and groin and can be the perfect … Read more
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
Pigeon Pose, Ardha Kapotasana, (ARR-DA KAH-POH-TAHS-ANNA)) arda (half) + kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One-footed King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Kapotasana, Mermaid Pose, One-legged King Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Restorative, Backbends Difficulty: Intermediate The king of hip openers, pigeon pose will give stiff hips a deep release Half Pigeon Pose Fundamentals … Read more
Reclined Twist Pose, Supta Matsyendrasana, (SOOP-tah MAHT-see-en-DRAH-suh-nuh) supta (supine) + matsyendra (lord of the fish) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Reclined Spinal Twist, Supine Spinal Twist, Belly Twist, Jathara Parivrtti Pose Type: Supine, Twisting, Stress Relief, Back Pain, Menstruation, Restorative Difficulty: Beginner Decompress and rinse off life’s stresses in a Reclined Twist Pose reclined … Read more