Pigeon Pose, Kapotasana, (Ka-po-tah-sana) kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: King Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Bend deep and offer your heart to the sky with Kapotasana. Kapotasana Fundamentals Kapotasana or Pigeon Pose is a deep backbend pose that is entered from a kneeling position. Don’t confuse this asana with … Read more
Frog Pose, Mandukasana, (man-doo-KAHS-uh-nuh) manduka (frog) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Frog Pose Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Use the resistance of the ground to stretch deep in this intense hip opener. Frog Pose Fundamentals Frog Pose is a love-and-hate thing – some yogis are thrilled to have it in their everyday practice, … Read more
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