Category Archive

Reading Time: 3 minutes Supta Virasana, or Reclining Hero’s Pose, is the reclining variation of Virasana, a seated yoga pose, with the legs bent at the knees and the calves resting alongside the thighs, feet pointing backward. It is considered an intermediate pose that deeply stretches the back, legs, knees, hips, and chest.

The Simhasana is named so as it resembles a roaring lion in its final pose. This asana requires the body and face to work towards invoking a lion’s intense roar. This is quite a comfortable asana that anyone can perform.

Reading Time: 2 minutes A high lunge is considered a dynamic pose whereas a low lunge is a beginner’s pose where the knee rests on the floor behind.

Shoulderstand is entered from a supine position with the knees bent. The shoulders may be supported on folded blankets, and the upper arms may be held in with a belt just above the elbows.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Cat-Cow is a gentle flow between two poses that warms the body and brings flexibility to the spine.

Seated Spinal Twist is a restorative yoga pose that promotes good digestion and encourages spinal mobility. Twisting postures help tone the belly, massage internal organs, and can help relieve lower back pain. Often performed towards the end of a sequence, this pose is simultaneously relaxing and invigorating.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hip flexibility is a common issue for many people today. Sitting for long periods can shorten and tighten the inner thighs, groin, and hip flexors — which can cause poor posture and back pain. Garland Pose is a hip-opening yoga posture that helps to lengthen and open the hips, creating more mobility for all of your daily activities.

The foundation of all standing poses, Mountain Pose makes a great starting position, resting pose, or tool to improve posture.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana, is a very commonly practiced pose in yoga because it stretches and strengthens so many of the areas of the body at once.

Reading Time: 2 minutes The fish pose, if carried out in the water, allows the body to float quite easily like that of a fish; hence the name.

Four-limbed staff pose is frequently practiced as part of the traditional Sun Salutation sequence.

Reading Time: 2 minutes The supine hamstring stretch, or towel hamstring stretch, is an easy-on-the-back addition to a sciatica relief exercise regimen.

The two-knee spinal twist pose is a restorative posture that encourages mobility and movement throughout the spine and entire back while improving digestion and stimulating self-esteem and confidence.

Reading Time: 2 minutes Balasana is the Sanskrit word for Child’s Pose.

Halasana or Plough pose is an inverted asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Legs Up the Wall Pose (or Viparita Karani) is a restorative yoga posture that allows the mind and the body to relax, relieving stress and tension.

The Eagle’s agility and sharpness of mind and the balancing of the wind by both wings in action are all mimicked by this unique pose.

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Channel Cleaning Breathing – Alternate Nostril Breathing cleans your channels and reduces stress. Try breathing exercises with Guided Yoga from YouVeda.