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

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

Cat-Cow Pose, Sanskrit: Marjaryasana-Bitilasana, (maa-r-jaa-raa-suh-nuh , Bi-ti-laah-suh-nuh) marjara (cat) + asana (pose) , bitila (cow) + asana (pose) Also known as: Cat Cow Pose, Cat Cow Child Pose Flow, Kneeling Cat Swan Flow, Hovering Cat Pose, Cat Cow Stretch Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Stress Relief, Back Pain, Sciatica Difficulty: Beginner Gently flow between Cat and … Read more

Baby Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Baby Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana, (boo-jang-gahs-anna) bhujanga (snake, serpent) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Cobra Pose, Cobra Baby Pose, Low Cobra, Infant Cobra Pose Type: Backbend, Sciatica, Back Pain, Stress Relief, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Strengthen the back body and combat a sedentary lifestyle with this baby backbend Baby Cobra Pose Fundamentals Build your backbend repertoire by … Read more

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana, (Bhoo-Jung-Gaa-Suh-Nuh) bhujanga (cobra) + asana (posture) Also known as: Upward Dog Pose Pose Type: Stress Relief, Stretching, Strengthening, Back Pain, Sciatica, Digestion Difficulty: Beginner Open your heart and stretch your shoulders with Cobra Pose. Cobra Pose Fundamentals Cobra Pose is a generous heart-opening backbend. Feel your chest radiate outwards as you unfurl … Read more

Seal Pose (Bhujangasana)

Seal Pose, Bhujangasana, (Bhoo-Jung-Gaa-Suh-Nuh) bhujanga (cobra) + asana (posture) Also Known as: Cobra Pose Arms Spread Variation, Bhujangasana Arms Spread Variation, Yin Yoga Seal Pose Pose Type: Backbend, Back Pain, Sciatica Difficulty: Beginner Rise up into your seal pose with intention and full spinal awareness Seal Pose Fundamentals Seal Pose is a deeper variation to … Read more