BOW POSE Dhanurasana (don-your-AHS-anna) Dhanu = bow Bend back into the shape of a bow to feel energetically...
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...
Sphinx
Sphinx Steps: Lie on your belly, legs side by side. Firm your tailbone toward your pubis and lengthen it...
Salabhasana
LOCUST POSE Salabhasana (sha-la-Bahs-anna) Salabha = Grasshopper, Locust Steps: For this pose, you might want to pad the floor...
Setu Bandhu
BRIDGE POSE Setu Bandha (SET-too BAHN-dah) Setu=dam, dike, or bridge Bandha=lock Sarva=all Anga=limb Steps Lie supine (on your back) on...
Apanasana
KNEES TO CHEST POSE Apanasana (ap-AN-AHS-anna) Apana means vital force moving outward. Apana is considered opposite to life force...
Bitilasana
COW POSE Bital=Cow Steps Start on your hands and knees in a “tabletop” position. Make sure your knees are set...
Marjaryasana
CAT POSE Marjaryasana Marjari=Cat Steps 1. On the inhale, lift your chin and tailbone up, arching the spine. You are...
Dandasana
STAFF POSE Dandasana Danda=staff Refers to the spine, the central “staff” or support of the body. Steps Sit with your...
Paschimottanasana
SEATED FORWARD BEND POSE PASCHIMOTTANASANA (POSH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-anna) Paschimottana=intense stretch of the west (pashima=west uttana=intense stretch) Steps Sit on floor with legs...
Janu Sirshasana
HEAD TO KNEE POSE JANU SIRSHASANA (JAH-new shear-SHAHS-anna) Janu = Knee Sirsa = Head Steps: Sit with your legs extended....