Monkey pose (Hanumanasana)

Monkey pose, Hanumanasana, (hah-new-mahn-AHS-anna) prasarita (a Hindu God) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Splits Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Sitting Difficulty: Advanced Channel the devotion and courage of a Hindu god who gave this pose its name, and deepen your hip and leg flexibility. Monkey Pose Fundamentals Explore your limits and play on the … Read more

Reverse Tabletop Pose (Ardha Purvottanasana)

Reverse Tabletop Pose, Ardha Purvottanasana, (are-dah – pur-voh-tun-ahs-anna) Ardha (half) + Purva (east) + Ut (intense) + Tan (stretch) + Asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Intense East Stretch, Crab Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Beginner Release tension from your shoulders and build your foundation in Reverse Table Top Reverse Tabletop Pose Fundamentals … Read more

Elephant Trunk Pose (Eka Hasta Bhujasana)

Elephant Trunk Pose, Eka Hasta Bujasana, (Eh-kah Ha-stah Boo-JAS-ah-nah) Eka (one) + hasta (hand) + bhuja (shoulder, elephant’s trunk) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One Legged Insect Pose, Leg Over Shoulder Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Build strength, flexibility, and balance in this challenging asana. Elephant Trunk Pose Fundamentals Build strength … Read more

Staff Pose (Dandasana)

Staff Pose (Dandasana), (dahn-DAH-suh-nuh) danda (staff or rod) + asana (pose) Also Known as: seated staff pose Pose Type: Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Beginner Proper activation and alignment in Staff Pose invite you to find depth in this simple pose. Staff Pose Fundamentals Find your alignment and build your postural awareness in this foundational seated pose. … Read more

Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)

Thunderbolt Pose, Vajrasana, (vahj-rah-suh-nuh) vajra (firm) + asana (pose) Also Known As: Diamond Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Sitting, Stress Relief Difficulty: Beginner Find stillness and connect with your inner power in Thunderbolt Pose Thunderbolt Pose Fundamentals Enter a moment of stillness and relief with this seated meditation pose.  Thunderbolt Pose is similar to Hero Pose … Read more