Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)

सालम्ब सर्वाङ्गासन Salamba Sarvāṅgāsana: Salamba=supported, Sarvāṅga= all limbs or the whole body How to Get Into It To start, lay down on the mat. Don’t rush and ground your back … More

Inversions in Yoga

If you aren’t a brand-new yogi, you have already heard about the revitalizing power of inverted positions. Inversions improve blood circulation, help deliver more oxygen to the brain, and stimulate … More

Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

पश्चिमोत्तानासन Paścimottānāsana: paschima = back of body; uttana = straight or intense stretch How to Get Into It Begin in a seated position. Press your sitting bones and heels to … More

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

सेतु बन्ध सर्वाङ्गासन Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana setu = bridge; bandha= lock; sarva = all, whole; anga = limb or body If you want to prepare yourself for a backbend, this … More

Ardha Pincha Mayurasana

Dolphin pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)

अर्ध पिन्च मयूरासन Ardha = Half, Pincha = feathers, Mayura = peacock This pose is also named a Puppy pose or Half feathered peacock pose. It’s a good preparation pose … More

Can Yoga Tone Your Body?

A well-toned body means you have strong muscles, and with each training, your muscle mass grows, and the body fat reduces. Thus, this effect becomes visible when you look at … More

Utkatasana

Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

उत्कटासन Utkata = powerful or fierce Although the Utkatasana is usually called a Chair pose thanks to the form it resembles, the translation from Sanskrit has a different meaning.  How … More

Utthita Trikonasana

Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)

उत्थित त्रिकोणासन; Utthita Trikoṇāsana: utthita = extended; trikona = three angle or triangle Triangle pose stands in line with Plank and Tree poses to build strength in legs and start … More

What Yoga Is Best for Weight Loss?

Since you’re on this page, I assume you would want to get rid of some extra pounds, no?  So, to keep it short, any active and fast-paced yoga offers enough … More

Navasana

Boat Pose (Navasana)

परिपूर्णनावासन Paripurna Navasana = Full Boat Pose; Nava = boat Navasana is a foundation for many fitness exercises for abdominal muscles’ strength. Well-known crunches, leg scissors, and leg lifts are … More