BOW POSE Dhanurasana (don-your-AHS-anna) Dhanu = bow Bend back into the shape of a bow to feel energetically...
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Bhujangasana
COBRA POSE Bhujangasana (boo-jang-gahs-anna) Bhujanga=serpent, snake Steps Lie on your stomach. Bend your elbows and place your hands directly...
Purvottanasana
INTENSE STRETCH TO THE FRONT OF THE BODY Purvottanasana (POOR-vo-tan-AHS-anna) Purva = east, front of body ud = Prefix for...
Apanasana
KNEES TO CHEST POSE Apanasana (ap-AN-AHS-anna) Apana means vital force moving outward. Apana is considered opposite to life force...
Goasana
TABLE TOP POSE Goasana Go=Cow Asana=Posture Steps: On your hands and knees, place hands directly under the shoulders. Press...
Virasana
HERO’S POSE (veer-AHS-anna) Virasana Vira = Man, Hero, Chief Steps: Kneel on the floor with your thighs perpendicular to the...
Jathara Parivartanasana
SPINAL TWIST Jathara Parivartanasana jathara-abdomen Parivartana=to completely revolve Asana= pose Steps: Lie on your back with your legs extended....
Anjaneyasana
HIGH LUNGE POSE Anjaneyasana (AHN-jan-nay-AHS-uh-nuh) The name Anjaneya is a matronymic for Hanuman whose mother’s name is Anjani. Hanuman...
Makarasana
CROCODILE POSE Makarasana “Makara= A huge sea animal, which has been taken to be the crocodile, the shark, the...
Vrksasana
TREE POSE Vrksasana (Vrik-SHAHS-anna) Vrksa = Tree Steps: Standing in Tadasana, shift weight to left foot and ground it...
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