What is Parvatasana
Parvatasana In this the body is stretched to look like a mountain peak and so it is called the Parvatasana (parvat means mountain in Sanskrit).
Also Know as: Seated Mountain Pose, Seated Hill Posture, Parvata...
What is Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana Literally translated as "intense stretch of the west," Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.
Also Know as: Paschimottanasana, Back-stretching Posture, seated forward bend pose, Pashchim Uttan Asan, Pashchima Uttana Asana, Paschimottana, Paschimottana, Pashchimottanasana
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What is Padasana
Padasana In this asana you should keep your supporting thigh strong, lifting the kneecap up into the thigh.
This pose strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders, back, buttocks and neck muscles.
Also Know as: Foot Posture, One Legged...
What is Padmasana
Padmasana Padma literally means lotus. This is the posture for meditation. It is the ultimate yoga pose, Padmasana requires open hips and consistent practice.
Also Know as: Lotus Posture/ Pose, Padma Asan, Padma Asana
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What is Natrajasana
Natrajasana Also called the Cosmic Dancer, Nataraja is another name for Shiva.
His dance symbolizes cosmic energy in its "five actions:" creation, maintenance, and destruction or re-absorption of the world, concealment of authentic being, and salvific grace.
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What is Navasana
Navasana Boat Pose requires you to maintain balance on the tripod, with pelvic bones (on which you sits).
This asana helps to strengthen front side muscles of the hip and abdomen. The mid section of the body...
What is Padangushtasana
Padangushtasana Pada means the foot. Angushtha implies the big toe. This posture is characterized by standing and holding the big toes.
Also Know as: Toe Balance Pose, Toe to Nose Posture, Padangustasana, pada-Angushtha-Asana, padangushth Asan
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What is Mandukasana
Mandukasana The shape of this formation resembles a frog, so that’s why this asana is called Mandukasana. In sanskrit frog is called a manduk.
Also Know as: Frog Pose, Froggy Posture, Manduka Asana, Manduk Asan
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What is Matsyendrasana
Matsyendrasana It is a very powerful asana of yoga. In this asana the body is twisted from a sitting position.
The twisting of the spine touches on the basic foundation and functioning of the skeleton itself. A...
What is Mayurasana
Mayurasana It is a classic yoga posture that is highly recommended if you want to improve the radiance of your skin, the tone of your muscles and the workings of your inner organs.
In this asana one...
