Hanumanasana is derived from the Sanskrit words Hanuman means – a divine Individual and state of Consciousness in the Hinduism Culture called Hanuman and asana means Pose. Hanuman Pose gives flexibility of body, boundless vitality, determined will power, and dynamic concentration of mind. Hanuman is the famous monkey king of the Ramayana. Those who have read the epic might be …
The name Baddhakoṇāsana is derived from the Sanskrit words Baddha meaning “Bound”, Koṇa meaning “Angle”and asana meaning “Meditative Pose”. Baddhakonasana is widely known as “Butterfly Pose” as the pose resembles a bird called ‘Titali’ (Butterfly). In the Butterfly Pose, the movement of the legs during the posture gives the appearance of a butterfly flapping its wings. A butterfly is a …
Uṣṭrāsana is derived from Sanskrit words Uṣṭra meaning “Camel” and Āsana meaning “Meditative Pose”. The camel is among the strongest animals that ever walked on earth; a yoga pose that assimilates it in the spirit of the camel, gives just that… The Heightened Endurance. The asana is known to fix Cardiovascular Disorders, Strengthen the Mind and Still the Energies, bringing …
The word Śalabhāsanais derived from the “Shalabh” which means “Grasshopper” or “Locust” and asana means “Meditative Pose”. Locust is a symbol of longevity and they are associated with astral travel. They are a solitary animal that forms swarms when hunger or the quest for a habitat calls for it. There are about 10,000 or so species of Locust. They are …
Garuḍāsana is derived from two Sanskrit words- Garuda means ‘Eagle’ and Asana means ‘Meditative Pose’. According to ancient tradition, Garuda is the King of the Birds. The Eagle pose, which has been inspired from the legendary Garuda itself, is a beneficial practice for the body, mind and energy. As a power animal, the Eagle is most frequently associated with Wisdom, …
The name Bakāsana is derived from the Sanskrit words Baka means “Crow”, and asana means ” Pose”. Bakasana resembles the stance of a crow in its final pose. From ancient times, Birds have been a source of inspiration to us. Crow is the bird who brings the Power of Foresight to those who work with it. Crows are known to …
Gomukhāsana is derived from the Sanskrit words Go meaning “Cow”, Mukha meaning “Face” and āsana meaning “Meditative Pose”. The thighs and calves are placed on top of each other in such a way that they are wide at one end and tapering at the other. Performing this asana, the body resembles a cow’s face. Gomukhasana is considered one of the most important asana …
