Malasana(garland pose)
Malasana(garland pose) This is the garland pose. It is a low squat. Step your feet slightly apart so there is about enough place for your body to fit in between them. Then lower down into a squat, while keeping your feet flat on the ground. Fold your hands in Anjali mudra or prayer pose and […]
Prasarita Padottanasana(Wide Legged Forward Bend Pose)
Prasarita Padottanasana(Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose) This is a forward bend with a wide stance. Step your feet three and a half to four feet apart on an exhale. Now inhale and place your hands on your hips and turn your feet inwards so the toes point forwards. Engage your thigh muscles and make your torso […]
Natarajasana(Lord of the Dance Pose)
Natarajasana(Lord of the Dance Pose) This is the Lord of the Dance pose named for Lord Shiva. Start in Tadasana. Inhale and lift your left leg, bent at the knee, towards your left buttock. Grasp your left foot with your left hand and lift the left leg up until the thigh is parallel to the […]
Virabhadrasana – III (Warrior – III Pose)
Virabhadrasana – III (Warrior – III Pose) This is warrior 2. Start in Tadasana. Then exhale into chair pose, keeping your thighs parallel to the mat as much as you can. From here exhale and step back into a lunge position, your right foot in front and left foot behind. Inhale and turn your right […]
Virabhadrasana – II (Warrior – II Pose)
Virabhadrasana – II (Warrior – II Pose) This is warrior 2. Start in Tadasana. Step your feet three and a half to four feet apart on an exhale. Inhale and turn your right foot out 90 degrees. Turn your left foot inwards slightly so it is pointing in the direction of the right foot. Now […]
Virabhadrasana – I (Warrior – I Pose)
Virabhadrasana – I (Warrior – I Pose) This is warrior 1. Start in Tadasana. Step your feet three and a half to four feet apart on an exhale. Inhale and turn your right foot out 90 degrees. Turn your left foot inwards slightly so it is pointing in the direction of the right foot. Make […]
Parsvottanasana(Intense Side Stretch Pose)
Parsvottanasana(Intense Side Stretch Pose) This is the intense side stretch. Start in Tadasana. Then walk, step or jump your feet three or three and a half feet apart. Join your palms in Anjali mudra behind your back on an inhale as you draw your shoulders back. Then turn your right foot out 90 degrees. Turn […]
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana(revolved side angle pose)
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana(revolved side angle pose) This is the revolved side angle pose. Start in Tadasana. Then exhale and walk, step or jump your feet four or three and a half feet apart. Inhale and place your hands on your hips. Then turn your right foot out 90 degrees. Turn your left foot inwards slightly so […]
Utthita Trikonasana(extended triangle pose)
Utthita Trikonasana(extended triangle pose) This is the extended triangle pose. Start in Tadasana. Then exhale and walk, step or jump your feet three or three and a half feet apart. Inhale and raise your arms so that they are parallel to the floor. Reach out to sides, fingers activated. Then turn your right foot out […]
Utkatasana(chair pose or mighty pose)
Utkatasana(chair pose or mighty pose) This is the chair pose. Start in Tadasana. From there inhale and raise your hands over your head with palms facing each other. Then exhale and bend your knees and try and make your thighs parallel to the mat or floor. Make sure that your knees do not extend out […]