Supta Baddha Konasana (Cobbler’s Pose or Butterfly Pose) is the lying down form of Baddha Konasana (Cobbler’s Pose). Supta Baddha Konasana, commonly known as Reclined Bound Angle Pose, is a restorative yoga pose suitable for all practitioners. In addition to being a restorative pose, it also serves as a groin and hip opening. Its name…
Ardha asana is done on the back in a supine position. It focuses on training the abdominals, adductors, and hip flexors. Aside from this, the quadriceps, hamstrings, and spine are all involved. It develops and enhances the practitioner’s mental health and delivers flexibility and strength to the body. ‘Ardha’ means ‘half’ in Sanskrit, ‘Nava’ means…
Utthita Parsvakonasana is also known as the Extended Side Angle Pose and is a yoga pose that helps stretch regions of the body that are not often stretched. Extended Side Angle Pose yoga derives its name from extended, flank, and angle. It is also one of the basic poses in yoga, where you gradually help…
One of the most demanding known splits is Ardha Hanumanasana – Half Splits Pose. One leg is kept straight, and the other is bent towards the ground with toes either on or off the floor. The hamstrings are stretched in Ardha hanumanasana. This position is more approachable than full hanumanasana and strengthens the muscles required…
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For an introduction to Half Frog Pose, we’ll start with a little bit of background to the pose. Half Frog Pose is a stretch that opens the hips and groins possible in various ways that all come from Frog Pose. Ardha Bhekasana is a back bending Asana. It’s thought to be a warm-up for the…
The sequencing of poses in the yoga class results from many years of study, experimentation, and refinement. The goal is to create an experience for students that takes them beyond what they thought was possible but never leaves them feeling like they’ve reached their limit. In this article, I’ll share my sequence for a hatha…
Paddleboarding has become a prevalent sport in the last few years. Paddleboard yoga is a variation of traditional yoga that can be done anywhere there is the calm body of water or even on flat water and waves. SUP yoga is a popular yoga-fitness combination involving a yoga program while floating on water on a…
Hanumanasana, a.k.a. Monkey Pose or “The Splits is one of the most challenging poses on the mat. It’s a pose that many people dream of mastering, but few are willing to put in the work required to achieve it. However, for those that do, splits can bring a sense of accomplishment and empowerment – and…
Many people are interested in learning how to increase their flexibility, decrease stiffness and tightness, and become stronger. Yoga is one of the best ways to achieve these goals. Stiffness and tightness in our body are the result of muscle tension and holding on to old trauma. Over time this tension can cause joint stiffness,…