Adho Mukha SvanasanaShannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff 6/1/2005
Adho Mukha Svanasa, the "downward facing dog" pose is an important foundational asana (pose) that simultaneously builds strength and stretch.
This article provides a detailed description of the components, performance, benefits and cautions for this pose.
Adho Mukha Svanasa, the "downward facing dog" pose is an important foundational asana (pose) that simultaneously builds strength and stretch.
This article provides a detailed description of the components, performance, benefits and cautions for this pose.
Ardha ChandrasanaShannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff 7/31/2005
Pronunciation: (SOOP-tah BAW-dah cone-NAWS-ahna)
Translation: Supta, in Sanskrit, meants reclining. Baddha means bound and Kona is angle. Asana means pose. Therefore Supta Baddha Konasana means Reclining Bound Angle Pose.
Baddha Konasana Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff 5/1/2005
Bound Angle Pose, also called Cobbler's Pose after the typical sitting position of Indian cobblers, is an excellent groin and hip-opener.
Balancing Pitta Dosha using Yoga PracticesDr. Shaun Matthews (Shantideva, Australia) 3/10/2005
In the ancient, scientific traditions of India, Yoga and Ayurveda are considered as sister sciences. Both sciences were first written in Sanskrit.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com 11/2/2006
Translation: In Sanskrit, Dhanu translates to bow. Asana means pose. The body looks like an archer’s bow.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff 8/30/2004
Pronunciation: (EHK-a PHOD-a RHA-ja KAH-pot AHS-uhna)
Translation: "Eka" means one in Sanskrit. "Pada" means foot or leg. "Raja" means a king. "Kapota" means a pigeon or dove. Asana means yoga pose or posture.
Essential AsanasChristophe Mouze 2/27/2005
According to the Gheranda Samhita (an eighteenth century treatise on Hatha yoga), there are eighty four thousands asanas. However, to the best of my knowledge, the largest collection of asanas in one single publication is Dharma Mittra's Master yoga chart, which presents a whooping 908 postures.
Gomukhasana: The Cow Face PoseShannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff 3/1/2007
Go means cow in Sanskrit. Mukha is “face” and asana is “pose”. Thus, Gomukhasana is also called Cow Face Pose. Some say that the crossed legs look like lips, and the elbows are the “ears” of the cow. You must have imagination to see this cow face.
Ideas for Establishing Your Own Home Yoga PracticeAmey Fearon Mathews 5/1/2006
There are countless options on approaching your asana practice, so always remember that yoga is something wonderful that you give yourself.
Iyengar Yoga Poses for the BackKaren P. Barr, MD 2/10/2004
This type of yoga focuses on proper alignment and precise movements. Karen P. Barr, MD is an Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA makes some suggestions of poses to help your back.
