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ONE-LEGGED DOWNWARD DOG Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana https://vimeo.com/video/395087038 BENEFITS OF ONE-LEGGED DOWNWARD DOG POSE Calms the spirit Strengthens the arms Stretches the hip flexors Improves balance SUMMARY OF ONE-LEGGED DOWNWARD DOG POSE One-Legged Downward Dog, or Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana (mouthful. I know), is described as a purely American invention in an ancient …
LOTUS POSE Padmasana (pah-nah-NAHS-ah-nah) https://vimeo.com/video/395086015 BENEFITS OF LOTUS POSE Opens the hips Stabilizes the back and the core Promotes body and self-awareness Clears up the mind, relieving stress SUMMARY OF LOTUS POSE Lotus Pose, or Padmasana, is a truly restorative yoga pose which can also serve as a part of one’s meditation practices. Mastering it …
LOW LUNGE POSE Anjaneyasana (AHN-jah-nay-AHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395192599 BENEFITS OF LOW LUNGE POSE Opens the hips Stretches the quadriceps and the hamstrings Increases the flexibility of the spine Prevents back pain Lengthens the arm muscles Opens the chest Improves balance and awareness Motivates SUMMARY OF LOW LUNGE POSE The Low Lunge Pose, or Anjaneyasana, is a backbend …
ONE-LEGGED BRIDGE POSE Eka Pada Setubandha Sarvangasana (eh-KAH pad-DAH SAY-too BAHN-duh sar-van-GAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395201451 BENEFITS OF ONE-LEGGED BRIDGE POSE Strengthens the core and the abdominal muscles Trains the biceps, the triceps, the gluteus muscles, the calves muscles and the hamstrings Reduces anxiety Induces awareness Promotes creative thinking SUMMARY OF ONE-LEGGED BRIDGE POSE One-legged Bridge Pose, or …
LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Viparita Karani (VIP-uh-REE-tuh kah-RAH-nee) https://vimeo.com/video/395201845 BENEFITS OF LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Stretches the quadriceps muscles Relaxes and lengthens the lower back Relaxes the neck and the shoulders Soothes the nervous system Prevents varicose veins SUMMARY OF LEGS UP THE WALL POSE Legs Up The Wall Pose, or Viparita Krani, …
LIZARD POSE Utthan Pristhasana (OOT-ahn preesth-AHS-ah-nah) https://vimeo.com/video/395192570 BENEFITS OF LIZARD POSE Opens the hips Lengthens the leg muscles including the hamstrings and the quadriceps Tones the glutes Strengthens the deltoids Tones the chest and the core Improves focus and determination SUMMARY OF LIZARD POSE Lizard Pose, or Utthan Pristhasana, is a powerful hip opener which …
SUPERMAN POSE Salabhasana (shuh-luh-BAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395197489 BENEFITS OF SUPERMAN POSE Strengthens back muscles Engages legs and glutes Improves posture Stimulates abdominal organs SUMMARY OF SUPERMAN POSE Superman, otherwise known as Locust Pose (salabha meaning grasshopper, locust) is a prone pose involving an active backbend and offering a myriad of variation. SUPERMAN POSE TUTORIAL 1.) Begin by …
LOCUST POSE Salabhasana (shah-lah-BAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395088130 BENEFITS OF LOCUST POSE Lengthens the spine and the back Promotes healthy posture Opens the shoulders Strengthens the core Stretches the hamstrings Reduces pain and anxiety Improves blood circulation SUMMARY OF LOCUST POSE Locust Pose, or Salabhasana, is a backbend of extra strengthening, stretching and mental benefits. First off, it …
ONE-LEGGED HANDSTAND POSE Eka Pada Adho Mukha Vrksasana https://vimeo.com/video/395085943 BENEFITS OF ONE-LEGGED HANDSTAND POSE Increases strength of upper body Improves balance Stretches the hip muscles Creates awareness of body muscles SUMMARY OF ONE-LEGGED HANDSTAND POSE One-Legged Handstand, or Eka Pada Adho Mukha Vrksasana, is usually performed at a wall to make it easier for students …
SUPPORTED HEADSTAND POSE Salamba Shirshasana (suh-LAHM-buh sheer-SHAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395201492 BENEFITS OF SUPPORTED HEADSTAND POSE Strengthens shoulders, legs and spine Tones the butt and hips Improves spatial awareness Helps with stress relief and anxiety SUMMARY OF SUPPORTED HEADSTAND POSE Salamba Shirshasana, sometimes referred to as Shirshasana 1 or Baddha Hasta Shirshasana, is a headstand variation where the …
ONE-LEGGED KING PIGEON POSE I Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (aa-KAH pah-DAH rah-JAH-cop-poh-TAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395086401 BENEFITS OF ONE-LEGGED KING PIGEON POSE I Stimulates abdominal organs Stretches the groin, psoas and shoulders Opens the chest SUMMARY OF ONE-LEGGED KING PIGEON POSE I One-Legged King Pigeon Pose I, or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, is a powerful hip opener that requires some …
SUPPORTED SHOULDERSTAND POSE Salamba Sarvangasana (SAH-luhm-buh suhr-vuhn-GAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395086110 BENEFITS OF SUPPORTED SHOULDERSTAND POSE Relieves stress Stimulates thyroid Stretches the back of the neck Tones lower body SUMMARY OF SUPPORTED SHOULDERSTAND POSE Supported Shoulderstand is a fairly accessible yet challenging inversion that brings the weight into the shoulders, neck and the back of the head. It …
ONE-LEGGED WHEEL POSE Eka Pada Urdvha Dhanurasana https://vimeo.com/video/395201067 BENEFITS OF INTENSE ONE-LEGGED WHEEL POSE Stretches the entire body Increases spine flexibility Opens the chest SUMMARY OF ONE-LEGGED WHEEL POSE One-legged wheel pose, or Eka Pada Urdvha Dhanurasana, is an advanced backbend pose that requires a lot of strength, flexibility, and balance. It is a variation …
PEACOCK POSE Mayurasana (my-yer-ahs-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395085968 BENEFITS OF PEACOCK POSE Strengthens wrists and elbows Improves abdominal tone Strengthens lower body SUMMARY OF PEACOCK POSE Peacock pose, or Mayurasana, is the type of pose that relies on hand-balancing. It is mostly associated with Hatha yoga; however, you may encounter this pose in other types of yoga. If …
PLANK POSE Phalakasana (fal-ack-ahs-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395197336 BENEFITS OF PLANK POSE Strengthens the arms Stretches the spine Tones the abdomen SUMMARY OF PLANK POSE The Plank Pose is perhaps one of the most common poses outside of the yoga field. It is practiced by many people regardless of the type of sports they do. Phalakasana focuses on …
PLOW POSE Halasana (hah-LAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193425 BENEFITS OF PLOW POSE Anxiolytic effect Stimulates abdomen and thyroid gland Reduces the stress of menopause SUMMARY OF PLOW POSE Intense Side Stretch Pose, or Parsvottanasana, is a beautiful balancing, stretching as well as strengthening pose. It demands awareness and synchronized breathing from the practitioner so it also serves as …
LORD OF THE FISHES POSE II Ardha Matsyendrasana II (ARE-dah MOT-see-en-DRAHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395200808 BENEFITS OF LORD OF THE FISHES POSE II Opens the hips Stretches the hamstrings and the psoas muscles Engages the spinal cord and the back Stretches the biceps and the triceps Promotes the awareness of the breath Brings peace of mind SUMMARY OF …
UPWARD FACING FORWARD BEND Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana (OORD-vuh MUK-uh puhsh-chi-mo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395086002 BENEFITS OF UPWARD FACING FORWARD BEND Improves balance Increases core strength Elongates muscles on the back of your legs SUMMARY OF UPWARD FACING FORWARD BEND Upward Facing Forward Bend can be made to look simple and effortless by experienced practitioners. In reality, it requires …
LORD OF THE DANCE POSE Natarajasana (NAH-tah-rahj-AHS-ah-na) https://vimeo.com/video/395200870 BENEFITS OF LORD OF THE DANCE POSE Increases the flexibility of the spine Stretches the hamstrings and the quadriceps Opens the chest and the shoulders Cares for healthy joints Improves creative thinking Clears the mind Facilitates breathing SUMMARY OF LORD OF THE DANCE POSE Lord of the …
LUNGE POSE Banarasana (bana-RAH-sana) https://vimeo.com/video/395090234 BENEFITS OF LUNGE POSE Opens the hips Stretches the psoas, the quadriceps and the hamstrings the butt and hips Lengthens the lower back Boosts determination SUMMARY OF LUNGE POSE The Lunge Pose, or Banarasana, is a beginner pose which allows one to focus as well as stretch the hips and …
MARICHI’S POSE Marichyasana (ma-ri-chi-sana) https://vimeo.com/video/395085859 BENEFITS OF MARICHI’S POSE Stretches and strengthens the shoulders Opens the hips Stretches the leg muscles Strengthens the back Increases focus and awareness Has calming properties SUMMARY OF MARICHI’S POSE Marichi’s Pose, or Marichyasana, is indeed a gracious and elegant pose providing lots of physical as well as mental benefits. …
SAGE KOUNDINYA I POSE Eka Pada Koundinyasana (EY-kuh Pah-duh kown-din-YAHS-ah-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395085757 BENEFITS OF SAGE KOUNDINYA I POSE Strengthens the spine, arms and wrists Massages and tones the abdominal organs Increases core strength Improves digestion SUMMARY OF SAGE KOUNDINYA I POSE Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I, or Eka Pada Koundiyasana, is a challenging arm …
RECLINING HERO POSE Supta Virasana (soup-tah veer-AHS-anna) https://vimeo.com/video/395193471 BENEFITS OF RECLINING HERO POSE Relieves tired legs Stretches your front body Improves breathing Strengthens the arches SUMMARY OF RECLINING HERO POSE Reclining Hero pose, or Supta Virasana, is an intense quad stretch. It is considered the reclined version of the Hero pose because it includes a …
RABBIT POSE Sasangasana https://vimeo.com/video/395200525 BENEFITS OF RABBIT POSE Flexes the spine Lengthens the biceps and the triceps Stretches and stabilizes the core Stabilizes the neck Stimulates creative thinking and brings inspiration SUMMARY OF RABBIT POSE Rabbit Pose, or Sasangasana – also known as Hare Pose, is a truly gratifying forward fold yoga pose which puts …
UPWARD PLANK POSE Purvottanasana (poor-vo-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395197381 BENEFITS OF UPWARD PLANK POSE Stretches pecs and shoulders Strengthens arms, legs and wrists Opens through the front of hips and ankles SUMMARY OF UPWARD PLANK POSE The term “Purva” in Sanskrit means eastern, and is used to refer to the front of the body, head to toes. “Purvottanasana” …
WARRIOR II Virabhadrasana II (vee-ruh-buh-DRAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395090252 BENEFITS OF WARRIOR II Strengthens legs and glutes Helps to improve posture Stretches psoas Builds strength in arms and shoulders Allows for broadening through shoulder blades and collarbones Opens through thighs and groin SUMMARY OF WARRIOR II Warrior II, or Virabhadrasana II, is a natural continuation in the Warrior …
WHEEL POSE Urdhva Dhanurasana (OORD-vuh duh-nur-AHS-uh-nuh) https://player.vimeo.com/video/395200821 Find Yoga Poses Opens the chest and shoulders Tones arms, legs, glutes and back Strengthens the wrists Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary SUMMARY OF WHEEL POSE The literal translation of Urdhva Dhanurasana is Upward Bow, referring to Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) but facing in the opposite orientation. Wheel Pose …
Upward Salute Pose Urdhva Hastasana (OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395090382 Benefits of upward salute pose Stretches the belly Increases shoulder rotation Engages through inner arches of the feet SUMMARY OF upward salute Pose Upward Salute is a simple standing posture usually cued at the start of a Sun Salutation sequence or as part of a breathing exercise. …
THREAD THE NEEDLE POSE Parsva Balasana (PARSH-big buh-LAHS-uh-nuh) https://vimeo.com/video/395090389 BENEFITS OF THREAD THE NEEDLE POSE Effective release of back tension Naturally detoxes the body Relieves tension between the shoulder blades Stretches arms, chest and neck SUMMARY OF THREAD THE NEEDLE POSE Thread the Needle is a simple kneeling pose that provides relief for neck and …
THUNDERBOLT POSE Virasana (veer-AHS-uh-mug) https://vimeo.com/video/395193431 BENEFITS OF THUNDERBOLT POSE Stretches through quadriceps Massages the calves Encourages passive plantar flexion SUMMARY OF CHAIR POSE Thunderbolt Pose, also commonly known as Hero Pose, is a kneeling position, great for stretching tired legs or to be used as an alternative to Lotus Pose (Padmasana) or Cross-Legged Seat (Sukhasana) …