How to Do the Lion Pose
The Lion Pose The Lion’s Pose gives the muscles of the jaw, throat, eyes, and face a stretch that can ease problems like teeth grinding and clenched jaws. It’s also an excellent preparation for a KISS concert. Step 1: Sit comfortably: Sit in a comfortable position, such as kneeling, the Lotus Pose, or just sitting cross-legged. Step 2: More...
How to Do the Bridge Pose
Bridge Pose Worried that something called the “bridge pose” will leave parts of you trussed up, arched over, and suspended in midair? Well, yes it will—but eventually you’ll love every second More...
Deep Stretch Yoga For Lower Back
Deep Stretch Yoga For Lower Back This gentle and relaxing routine will lengthen the muscles in your hips and lower back to relieve stress and tension. You will start by stretching your leg, then flexing your knees, More...
The Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Downward-Facing Dog Pose The position of the upside down dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana is a great yoga classic. This pose represents a link between many asanas. The name of this poses reminds a dog that stretches, More...
Half Pyramid – Ardha Parsvottanasana
Ardha parsvottanasana is beginner-friendly version of parsvottanasana (pyramid pose) and can be used to warm up for the full expression of the pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit, ardha, meaning “half,” parsva, More...
Side Seated Angle – Parsva Upavistha Konasana
The side seated angle is a pose where you keep your back straigh while you turn to either your right or left side while your legs are open with toes facing up. More...
Extended one Legged Pigeon – Uttahita Eka Pada Kapotasana
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose is an asana that is performed in the seated position, this is an advanced pose. This helps to open up the chest and also strengthens the back and groin. Benefits More...
Extended Supine Hand to Toe – Utthita Supta Padangusthasana
Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose is an intermediate yoga posture that stretches the backs of your legs while challenging your balance. You can move into this asana feeling weak or imbalanced, and after a few moments More...
Bharadvaja’s Twist – Bharadvajasana I
Bharadvaja’s Twist — called “Bharadvajasana I” (bah-RAHD-vah-JAHS-uh-nuh) in Sanskrit — is a simple seated position that is suitable for most people, including beginners. It’s named after More...
Marichi’s Pose – Marichyasana III
Marichyasana C is a seated twist with one leg bent and one leg outstretched. The name comes from the fact it is named after the sage, Marichi. His name is Sanskrit meaning “ray of light.” It forms part of the More...
