Boat Pose

Boat Pose

Boat Pose Step by Step Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Press your hands on the floor a little behind your hips, fingers pointing toward the feet, and strengthen the arms. Lift through the top of the sternum and lean back slightly. As you do...
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

Trikona – Triangle; Asana – Pose The asana is pronounced as Tree-kone-ahs-ana Unlike most yoga postures, the Triangle Pose requires keeping the eyes open in order to maintain body balance. How to do the Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) Stand straight. Separate your feet...
Tadasana Mountain Pose

Tadasana Mountain Pose

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)   This pose teaches one to stand with majestic steadiness like a mountain. The word ‘Tada’ means a mountain, that’s where the name comes from. It involves the major groups of muscles and improves focus and concentration. It is the...
Supta Kapotasana – Supine Pigeon Pose

Supta Kapotasana – Supine Pigeon Pose

The “Supta Kapotasana” name comes from the Sanskrit words, “supta” means “reclined”, “kapota” means “pigeon”, and  “asana” means “posture or seat”. Some people call it as “sucirandhrasana”, which is the Sanskrit word, “suci” means “needle” and “randhra”...
Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga

Karma yoga, or the “yoga action” is a form of yoga based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Sanskrit scripture of Hinduism. Of the three paths to realization, karma yoga is the process of achieving perfection in selfless action. Karma is also the word...
Natarajasana

Natarajasana

The name comes from the Sanskrit words nata meaning “dancer”, raja meaning “king”, and asana meaning “posture” or “seat”.  Natarajasana is a balance asana that strengthens the legs. It also is a full body stretch which engages the shoulders, chest and abdomen,...