Caterpillar Pose

Caterpillar Pose

If you’ve ever heard of yoga, you know that it incorporates mindful breathing and mindful thoughts. This practice can be both relaxing and challenging, depending on the pose.  One of the most basic poses is called the caterpillar pose. It is a great introductory pose for beginners or anyone who wants to start slowly with…

Parsvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch Pose – Pyramid Pose

Parsvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch Pose – Pyramid Pose

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…

The Reclined Butterfly Pose –  SUPTA BADDHA KONA ASANA

The Reclined Butterfly Pose – SUPTA BADDHA KONA ASANA

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 Navasana (Half Boat Pose) – Navasana

Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose) – Navasana

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…

Pranayama – Its Meaning, History And Other Details

Pranayama – Its Meaning, History And Other Details

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…