Yoga Poses

Yoga Asanas or postures are body positions, typically associated with the practice of Yoga. They are intended primarily to restore and maintain a practitioner's well-being, improve the body's flexibility and vitality.

Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog Pose
In Sanskrit, "Adho" means downward, "mukh" means face and "svan" means dog. In this asana, the practitioner's face is downwards, hence the name.

Akarshan Dhanurasana - Pulled Bow Pose
"Akarshana" means 'pulled' and "Dhanur" means 'bow' in Sanskrit. In this pose the final posture resembles an archer when taking aim before shooting an arrow.

Anantasana - Sleeping Vishnu Pose
"Ananta" is another name for Vishnu. This pose reflects the sleeping pose of Vishnu on his serpent.

Ardha Halasana - The Half-Plough Pose
"Ardha" means 'half' and "Hala" means 'plough' in Sanskrit. This pose is the first step to doing the full Halasana posture.

Chakrasana - Standing Wheel Pose
"Chakra" means 'wheel' in Sanskrit.

 

Chakrasana - The Wheel Pose Supine "Chakra" means 'wheel' in Sanskrit. In the final posture of this pose the arched body resembles the rim of a wheel. Hence the name Chakrasana or Wheel Pose.