Parivrtta Gitanandasana/ Twisted Yogi Gitananda Pose
This pose is dedicated to Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, a modern yogi born in 1907 and is…
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Yoga Practice
योग अभ्यास · யோகா பயிற்சி
yoga abhyāsa · yōkā payiṟci
Explore yoga practice articles, asana techniques and sequences from Asana Journal. Find reading for students and teachers developing their practice.
Padma Sirsasana/ Lotus Headstand Pose
Padma Sirsasana is derived from the terms “Padma” or lotus, “sirsa” or head and “asana” or pose. Inversion…
Vipareetha Dandasana / Inverted Staff Pose
Vipareetha (or Viparita) Dandasana is derived from the terms “Vipareetha” or inverted, “danda” or staff and “asana” or…
Dwi Pada Sirsasana / Both Legs Behind The Head Pose
To break down the Sanskrit name, Dwi means two, pada means leg and sirsa means head. Dwi Pada…
Dwi Pada Sirsasana / Both Legs Behind The Head Pose
To break down the Sanskrit name, Dwi means two, pada means leg and sirsa means head. Dwi Pada…
Paripurna Ustrasana/ Full Camel Pose
The term Paripurna Ustrasana comes from the following Sanskrit terms – “Paripurna” meaning complete or full, and “ustra”…
Utthita Kukkutasana / Lifted Cockerel or Rooster Pose
“Kukkuta” is the Sanskrit word for cockerel or rooster, and Kukkutasana mimics a rooster in a standing position.…
Pincha Mayurasana/ Feathered-Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayuransa is mainly a backward bending pose; it is similarly a tripod balancing pose having both hands…