Badhha Konasana – 3 Baddha means caught, restrained. Kona means an angle. In this posture, sit on the floor, bring the heels near the perineum, catch the feet and widen the thighs until the knees touch the floor on either side. This is how Indian cobblers sit. Technique I . Sit on the floor with […]
Continue reading "Badhha Konasana"Bhekasana (Mandukasana) – 4 Bheka means a frog. The action in this asana resembles that of a frog, hence the name. Technique 1 . Lie full length on the floor on the stomach, face downwards. Stretch the arms back. 2. Exhale, bend the knees and move the heels towards the hips. Hold the sole of […]
Continue reading "Bhekasana (Mandukasana)"Paryankasana – 3 Paryanka means a bed, couch or sofa. This asana is a continuation of Supta Virasana. In it the body resembles a couch, hence the name. Technique 1 . Sit in Virasana. 2. Exhale and recline on the back. Lift the neck and the chest and arching the back up rest only the […]
Continue reading "Paryankasana"Supta Virasana – 2 Supta means lying down. In this asana one reclines back on the floor and stretches the arms behind the head. Technique 1 . Sit in Virasana. 2. Exhale, recline the trunk back and rest the elbows one by one on the floor. 3· Relieve the pressure on the elbows one after […]
Continue reading "Supta Virasana"Virasana – 1 V!ra means a hero, warrior, champion. This sitting posture is done by keeping the knees together, spreading the feet and resting them by the side of the hips. The pose is good for meditation and pranayama. Technique 1. Kneel on the floor. Keep the knees together and spread the feet about 1 […]
Continue reading "Virasana"Ardha Navasana – 2 Ardha means half. Nava is a ship, boat or vessel. This posture resembles the shape of a boat, hence the name. Technique 1 . Sit on the floor. Stretch the legs out in front and keep them straight. 2. Interlock the fingers and place them on the back of the head […]
Continue reading "Ardha Navasana"Paripurna Navasana – 2 Paripurna means entire or complete. The posture here resembles that of a boat with oars, hence the name. Technique 1. Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Place the palms on the floor by the hips, the fingers pointing to the feet. Stretch the hands straight and […]
Continue reading "Paripurna Navasana"Adho Mukha Shvanasana – 5 Adho Mukha means having the face downwards. Shvana means a dog. The pose resembles a dog stretching itself with head and forelegs down and the hind legs up, hence the name. Technique r . Lie full length on the floor on the stomach, face downwards. The feet should be kept […]
Continue reading "Adho Mukha Shvanasana"Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana – 1 Urdhva Mukha means having the mouth upwards. Shvana means a dog. The pose resembles a dog stretching itself with the head up in the air, hence the name. Technique r . Lie on the floor on the stomach, face downwards. 2. Keep the feet about one foot apart. The toes […]
Continue reading "Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana"Bhujangasana – 1 Bhujanga means a serpent. In this posture, lie flat on the floor, face downwards, lift the body up from the trunk and throw the head back like a serpent about to strike. Technique 1. Lie on the floor face downwards. Extend the legs, keeping the feet together. Keep the knees tight and […]
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