Virabhadrasana

Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I)

वीरभद्रासन Vīrabhadrāsana -Veer-aa-ba-DRA-SUN-aa  This pose is named after the ancient warrior Virabhadra, one of Shiva’s incarnations. This is a standing posture that is good for building leg strength and stability. … More

Why Yoga Is Bad?

People typically take yoga as something that is all about good vibes, light, and little Buddhas flying around you. It’s rarely spoken about the negative yoga aspects. In fact, there … More

Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)

चतुरङ्ग दण्डासनChaturanga = four limbs; Danda = staff Chaturanga or Low plank is the foundation for many sequences of Hatha and Iyengar yoga styles. This pose is also used as … More

Nude Art

Yoga Nude Art: New Approach to Your Body

Although yogis are pictured as Indian guys sitting in a Lotus pose, more and more nice yoga nudes appear on the internet, developing health, body positivism, and freedom. Some call … More

Woman lying on white background

Corpse Pose (Savasana)

शवासन;  Śavāsana = sava = corpse Goals: deep relaxation while being present and aware Despite the easy look, this pose may be more challenging for you. This pose is all about … More

Ushtrasana

Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)

उष्ट्रासन   Ushtrasana, (oosh-TRAHS-anna)  ustra = camel Goals: abdominal muscle and quads stretch, strengthen back for deeper backbends How to Get Into it You can get into Camel from the Tabletop position. … More

Yoga poses for runners

Yoga for Runners

Running or walking – we all move, and life is all about moving your body. Being active and healthy is a recent trend, so the number of runners grows steadily. … More

Vrikshasana

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

वृक्षासन Vrikshasana /VRIK-shAH-sana/ = Vriksha: Tree  Goals: to build legs strength and balancing skills You can’t strengthen the body’s upper parts in yoga without maintaining balance and a stable connection … More

Phalakasana

Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

फलकासन Phalakasana /fal-ack-AHS-anna/ = phalaka : board or bench Goals: Plank is a foundation pose to get ready for arm balances and stability The first pose you will be doing … More

Tadasana

Mountain Pose or Samasthiti (Tadasana)

tada = mountain Goals: proper posture Although this pose seems to be very simple, it helps improve the body adjustment necessary for the correct position of bones and joints. You’re … More