Utthita Trikonāsana – Extended Triangle Pose
English name: Extended Triangle Pose Basic Instructions to a Beginner: Stand in Tāḍāsana.Jump (or walk) and spread the legs into Utthita Hasta Pādāsana*, extend the arms-wrists-fingers to the sides at shoulder level, lift the waistline and armpit chest, keeping the…
Vīrabhadrāsana II – Warrior II
English name: Warrior II Vīrabhadra = a warrior from Indian mythology. The story of Vīrabhadra: Before Shiva was domesticated and transformed from a hermit to a householder by goddess Parvati, princess of the mountains, Shiva was married to Sati. Sati…
Adho Mukha Śvānāsana – Downward Facing Dog
English name: Downward Facing Dog Adho = Downward Mukha = Face Śvāna = Dog This pose is considered to be many things: a standing pose, a forward bend, an inversion and even a backbend. It is considered to be a…