Lotus Pose, Padmasana, (pahd-MAH-suh-nuh) padma (lotus) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Lotus Position, Vajra position, Full Lotus Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Come into Lotus Pose for meditation. It is said that Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree in Lotus Pose when he attained enlightenment. Lotus Pose Fundamentals One of the most iconic … Read more
Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana, (oo-TEE-tah HAHS-tuh pahd-ahng-goosh-TAHS-uh-nuh) utthita (extended) + hasta (hand) + pada (foot) + angusta (big toe) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Advanced Root down through the earth to hone in on your balance as you come into … Read more
Garland Pose, Sanskrit:Malasana, (muh-laa-suh-nuh) mala (garland) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Squat Pose, Yogic Squat, Wide Squat Pose, Yogi Squat, Squatting Position Pose Type: Stretching, Menstruation, Pregnancy Difficulty: Beginner This deep squat will provide a fantastic stretch to the ankles, groins, and lower back. This pose is not a competition- let gravity guide your … Read more
Pigeon Pose, Ardha Kapotasana, (ARR-DA KAH-POH-TAHS-ANNA)) arda (half) + kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One-footed King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Kapotasana, Mermaid Pose, One-legged King Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Restorative, Backbends Difficulty: Intermediate The king of hip openers, pigeon pose will give stiff hips a deep release Half Pigeon Pose Fundamentals … Read more
Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose, Ardha Matsyendrasana, (ur-dhuh mut-sye-ndraa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + matsya (fish) + indra (lord) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Bound Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, Seated Twist Pose, Half Spinal Twist Pose, Pose Type: Twisting, Stretching, Seated Difficulty: Beginner Squeeze your organs and improve digestion, posture, and spinal awareness … Read more