Shoelace Pose (Padukabandhini Asana)

Shoelace Pose, Padukabandhini asana, (pa-du-ka-ban-dhee-nee-ah-suh-nuh) Paduka (footwear) + bandhini (lace) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Cow Face Legs Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Feel a deep release in the outer hips in this replenishing Yin Yoga pose. Shoelace Pose Fundamentals Shoelace Pose is a deep hip stretch that offers noticeable progress in hip, … Read more

Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)

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)

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

Fallen Triangle Pose (Patita Tarasana)

Fallen Triangle Pose, Patita Tarasana, (pa-ti-ta-ta-ra-suh-nuh) patita (fallen) + tar (star) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Fallen Star Pose, Rockstar Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Need a creative boost and want to add some playtime to your yoga mat? Here’s a great pose for you. Fallen Triangle Pose Fundamentals You won’t … Read more

Hurdler’s Pose (Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2)

Hurdler’s Pose, Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2, (EY-kuh Pah-duh kown-din-YAHS-ah-nuh 2) eka (one) + pada (legged) + Koundinya (sage) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II, Hurdler Pose, Flying Splits Pose, Twisted One Legged Arm Balance Pose, Sage Balance II Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Take a huge … Read more