Tortoise Pose, Kurmasana, (Ker-Mas-an-AH) Kurma (turtle/tortoise) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Turtle Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Release, surrender and turn inward with Tortoise Pose Tortoise Pose Fundamentals Tortoise Pose is a deep leg opening pose that is often a part of Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Hatha yoga. It requires open hips, thighs, … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi A, Marichyasana, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh I) marichi (sage / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Marichi’s Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Intermediate Fold into this pose to give your organs a gentle squeeze, to lengthen the spine, and to open the hips. Pose Dedicated To The … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi C, Marichyasana C, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh III) marichi (sage / rsi mareechi / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Seated Spinal Twist Pose Type: Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Intermediate This seated twist offers a deep stretch to the ribs, shoulders, and back, and is a wise pose to add … Read more
Compass Pose, Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana, (Par-ee-vrt-tah SUR-yuH Yan-truh-AHS-anah) Parivrtta (revolved) + Surya (sun) + Yantra (instrument) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Revolved Sundial Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Seated Difficulty: Advanced This deep hip opener will challenge your flexibility in a whole new way. Compass Pose Fundamentals Compass Pose is a challenging yoga asana, … Read more
Pose Dedicated To The Sage Marichi D, Marichyasana D, (muh-ree-ch-yaa-suh-nuh D) marichi (sage / rsi mareechi / ray of light) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Marichi’s pose D Pose Type: Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Explore your boundaries in this seated pose, which combines half-lotus, twisting and a bind. Marichyasana D Fundamentals Marichyasana D is … Read more