Reclining Hero Pose, Supta Virasana, (soup-tah veera-suh-nuh) supta (laying down or reclining) + vira (warrior) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Saddle Pose, Fixed-Firm Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Supine, Backbend, Restorative Difficulty: Advanced This pose offers a deep stretch to the thighs ankles and knees Reclining Hero Pose Fundamentals As the name suggests, Reclining Hero … Read more
Low Lunge Pose, Anjaneyasana, (aa-n-juh-ne-yaa-suh-nuh) anjaneya (son of anjana devi) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Crescent Low Lunge Pose, Dragon Flying Low Pose Type: Stretching, Backbend, Balancing Difficulty: Beginner This hip opening pose calls for proper alignment as you improve your posture and work on your balance Low Lunge Pose Fundamentals Low Lunge Pose … Read more
Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend, Upavistha Konasana, (oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-ah-nah) upavistha (seated) + kona (angle) + āsana (pose) Also Known as: Forward Straddle Pose, Hastapadasana Pose Type: Stretching, Seated, Restorative Difficulty: Intermediate Tap into the breath as you edge closer to the earth in this forward bend. Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend Pose Fundamentals Wide Angle … Read more
Heron Pose, Krauncasana, (kr-un-chaa-suh-nuh) kraunca (heron / curlew like bird) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Krounchasana Pose Type: Stretching, Core Activating, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced This intense hamstring stretch will come as a result of a cultivated practice. Be patient with your body. Heron Pose Fundamentals Named after the proud heron bird, this powerful pose … Read more
(One-Legged) King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, (A-kah PAH-dah rah-jah-kah-poh-TAH-suh-nuh) eka (one) + pada (foot or leg) + raja (king) + kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One-footed King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II Pose Type: Backbend, Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Open up your hip flexors and stretch through the front body … Read more