Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend, Prasarita Padottanasana, (prah-suh-REE-tuh pah-doh-tahn-AH-suh-nuh) prasarita (spread or expanded) + pada (foot or leg) + ut (intense) + tan (stretch) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Prasarita Padottanasana Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Tune into your breath and use gravity to your advantage as you deepen into a … Read more
Tiger Pose (Vyaghrasana), (vyAa-gHrAa-suh-nuh) vyaghra (tiger) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Balancing Table Pose Variation Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Stretch like a graceful tiger and build your balance in Vyaghrasana. Tiger Pose Fundamentals Keep your spine healthy and open your heart in Tiger Pose. This pose is a fantastic choice if … Read more
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
Shoulder-Pressing Pose, Bhujapidasana, (boo-jah-PEED-AH-suh-nuh) bhuja (shoulder or arm) + pida (pressure) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Bhujapidasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening Difficulty: Advanced Mindful and intentional positioning is key to achieving this arm balance. Shoulder-Pressing Pose Fundamentals Explore your limits and learn to balance with Shoulder Pressing Pose. This arm balance pose will require … Read more
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