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, […]
The Hidden Poetry of the Legs (and the introduction to Action)
Standing asanas (utthista sthiti) have a reputation to be demanding and vigorous. They awaken the entire being. In the standing asanas, we learn to bear our own weight. The arms […]
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 […]
The Surging of Emotions in Meditative Asanas and Healing
My motivation to write on this topic stemmed from students often asking us how to deal with surging emotions while in certain postures. In order to cater to this question, […]
The Body (Śarīra) – when in doubt, stabilise!
Body, posture and health determine to a great extent the quality of our consciousness and the stability within. The practice of asana is meant to bring stillness of body and […]