Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(One legged Bridge Pose)
This is a variation of the bridge pose where you raise one leg into the air. You must start by lying on the ground. Bend the knees and place them with the feet on the floor and the knees pointing to the ceiling. Raise the back off the floor with the shoulders and head still […]
Anantasana(Side Reclining Leg Lift or Vishnu Pose)
This pose is named after Lord Vishnu resting on the couch. Start by lying flat on the mat and then turn onto your left side. Raise the head and rest it on the left hand, the left elbow on the ground. Then raise the right knee, bend it and catch the right big toe between […]
Supta Konasana(Reclining Angle Pose)
This is the reclining angle pose. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Roll back on the floor until you are fully reclined. Now raise the legs up and take the feet over your head until they touch the ground. Reach out with your hands and hold onto the […]
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
This is the fish pose. Sit in padmasana. Now lie back down until your back is resting on the floor. On an exhale arch your back. Now rest the crown of the head on the floor while concentrating on lifting the neck and back off the floor. Raise the hands and stretch them out and […]
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana(Bridge Pose)
This is the bridge pose. You must start by lying on the ground. Bend the knees and place them with the feet on the floor and the knees pointing to the ceiling. Raise the back off the floor with the shoulders and head still on the ground. Support your back by placing your palms on […]
Kukkutasana(Cockerel or Rooster Pose)
This is the cockerel pose. Sit in padmasana. Put your hands through the space between the thighs and calves. Push the hands down until the elbows and then press through the hands so that your whole body lifts off the ground and you exhale. Stay here breathing easily for as long as you can. Then […]
Eka Pada Sirsasana (Foot Behind the Head Pose)
In this pose you will take one leg and place it behind the ear. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Bend the left knee and grasp the left foot with both hands. Pull it close to the torso and then bend forward. Now it will be easier to […]
Akarna Dhanurasana(Archer Pose)
This is the bow pose where one leg touches the ear. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Take the big toe of the right foot in between your right thumb and first two fingers. Then hold the left big toe in between the left thumb and first two […]
Urdhva Padmasana (Scale or Lifted Lotus Pose)
This is the upward lotus pose. Sit in padmasana and keep the palms on the floor beside the thighs. Breathe in and press into the ground, raising the entire body off the ground. Balance only on the hands here and if possible swing the body backwards and forwards on the arms. Lower the body back […]
Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)
This pose is named after the Hindu monkey God. Start in a kneeling position and place the palms on the floor on either side of the body. Lift the knees and bring the right knee forward and the left knee back. Stretch both the legs. Then try to press the hips and legs into the […]