People performing Ananda Balasana resemble how children play with their feet. When the toddler plays with both feet raised, he appears to be having a good time. As a result, this asana is also known as the Happy baby pose. Ananda Balasana comprises two terms, the first of which means “blissful” and the second of…
Parsvottanasana, or Intense Side Stretch Pose, is a demanding side stretch that demands strength, stability, presence, and patience to execute correctly. Parsvottanasana, also known as Pyramid Pose, is all about commitment in the legs—creating a sturdy foundation. The pose is more of a hamstring (and hip) opening than a side body stretch, and it should…
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…
Pranayama (प्राणायाम) is a Sanskrit word which means “extension of the life force,” and denotes both breathing exercises and yoga practices that you can use to lengthen or deepen the breath. The practice of pranayama exercises is one of the easiest ways to slow down and redirect your natural breathing pattern. It leads to increased…
Ujjayi breath is powerful pranayama that is referenced in both Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita. This breathing technique is so effective that it energizes and soothes your mind and body at the same time, allowing you to change your Yoga practice. When you are practising Ujjayi breath, the energy of the soul releases from…