Tag: Yoga Pose

February 14, 2022

Plough Pose in Yoga

In a sequence of asanas, the plough pose is generally followed after the shoulder stand (‘Sarvangasana’) and then a backbend such as the fish pose, or the camel pose to restore the spine to its normal condition. It has many variations for both beginners as well as more intermediate practitioners and can be especially helpful for those looking to take...

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February 13, 2022

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Half lord of the fishes pose is a seated and twisting pose found in yoga. The half variation is the most common version of the pose taught. There is a full variation of the pose, which is known as Paripurna Matseyandrasana in Sanskrit. This pose isn’t taught in classes and isn’t often seen because it’s an extremely deep and difficult...

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February 12, 2022

Rabbit Pose

Rabbit pose is classified as an inversion pose in yoga. It’s not the stereotypical kind of inversion that takes a lot of strength and has you fully upside down. The upper body does go upside down in this pose but it’s not as scary as more mainstream inversions like handstand or shoulder stand pose. It’s an interesting looking yoga pose...

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February 11, 2022

Dragonfly Pose

Dragonfly pose, which is also more commonly known as grasshopper pose, is an arm balancing pose. It’s one of the more difficult arm balancing poses that requires a good understanding of how arm balances work in order to be able to hold this one. Not only is this posture a strength pose, but it’s also a deep stretch and twisting...

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February 10, 2022

Crane Pose

Crane pose is an arm balancing pose that’s found in yoga. Many people confused crane pose with a pose similar to it known as crow pose. However, these two poses are very different even though they look almost exactly the same. Crane pose is a much harder variation of crow pose. Crow pose is known to be difficult but it’s...

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February 9, 2022

Tree Pose

What is Tree Pose Tree Pose is a standing pose that incorporates a balancing element to it. It strengthens the entire lower body, improves concentration and focus. Tree Pose has many variations and can be a great transition pose into other more advanced yoga poses. The Basics of Tree Pose Targets: Tree Pose targets the lower body. This includes your...

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February 8, 2022

Eight Angle Pose in Yoga

The Eight-Angle pose is an intermediate pose in Hatha Yoga dedicated to Sage Astavakra. According to ancient Indian legends, when he was in his mother’s womb, his father, ‘Kagola’, made numerous mistakes while reciting the Vedas (ancient Indian texts). Hearing these the sage laughed, and this enraged the father, who cursed his son to be born crooked. He was thus...

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February 7, 2022

Extended Puppy Pose in Yoga

The extended puppy pose can be a relaxation as well as a stretch pose for beginners and intermediate practitioners of yoga. It combines the downward facing dog (Adho Mukho Svanasana) with the child’s pose (Balasana) to open up the shoulder muscles and stretch out the arms. For beginners this is an ideal pose to start their inversion practice with since...

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February 6, 2022

Wheel Yoga Pose

Wheel pose is a back bending pose that’s found in yoga. It’s called wheel pose because the shape of the pose looks like a wheel. It’s one of the deepest backbends in yoga and also takes some strength to get into it. A lot of confidence is needed to push into this pose, especially the first time. When doing wheel...

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February 5, 2022

Half Camel Pose

What is Half Camel Pose: Half-Camel Pose is a beginner back-bending pose. It affects the crown and throat chakra as well as the heart chakra and the solar plexus. Basics of Half Camel Pose: Targets: Half-camel pose targets your core, thighs, lower back, and ankles. It also targets your shoulders, chest, and buttocks. Level: The half-Camel pose is considered a...

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