What is Yastikasana
Yastikasana This asana is also a resting pose or stretch. One can easily do this asana.
Also Know as: Stick Posture / Pose, Yastika Asana, Yastik Asan
How to start this Asana
Lie on the back.
Extend...
What is Yoga Mudra
Yoga Mudra The word “Yogamudra” is derived from the two words – yoga (awareness) and mudra (seal). Yogamudra thus is the “seal of awareness”.
It ensures that you attain the highest stage of awareness.
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What is Virasana 2
Virasana 2 Vira means brave. The way a brave man takes position while attacking his enemy, the similar position is formed in this asana, hence it is called as Virasana.
Also Know as: Hero Posture / Pose...
What is Vrishchikasana
Vrishchikasana The position of the body in this pose resembles a scorpion when it gets ready to strike its victim by arching its tail above its back & and striking the victim beyond its own head.
Before...
What is Vajrasana
Vajrasana Like Padmasana, this is also the Asana for meditation. One can sit comfortably for a prolonged period in this Asana.
This is one asana which can be done immediately after consuming food. Sit in Vajrasana and...
What is Vakrasana
Vakrasana In this asana, the upper part of the body is completely turned and twisted. The spine, the muscles of the hands, the legs and the back are stretched.
Also Know as: Twisting Posture, Twist Pose,...
What is Virasana 1
Virasana 1 The Hero Yoga Pose is one of the basic sitting postures, also excellent for Meditation.
The internal rotation of the upper legs and knees is opposite to the movement involved in Lotus Yoga Pose;...
What is Uttana Mandukasana
Uttana Mandukasana "Manduka" in Sanskrit means frog. The body in Uttana-Mandukasana resembles an erect frog that’s why it is called 'uttana-mandukasana'.
Also Know as: Extended Frog Pose, Stretched Frog Posture, Utatana-Manduka-Asana, Utan or Uttan-Manduk-Asan
How...
What is Uttana Padasana
Uttana Padasana This is a traditional asana. For this asana you have to lie on your back. Do your feet together.
Place palms facing down to the floor at your side 4 to 6 inches away...
What is Ushtrasana
Ushtrasana The word “ushtra” refers to “Camel”. In this asana, the body resembles the neck of a camel, that's why it is called 'Ushtrasana'.
Also Know as: Camel Pose, Ustrasana, Unt or Unth Posture, Ustra or...
