Kakasana / Crow Pose Kakasana  is a Sanskrit term translated as "crow pose" to English. The pronunciation of kakasana  is said to imitate...

Ardha Matsyendrasana / Half Lord of the Fishes Pose / Seated Twist Pose Ardha matsyendrasana  is named after Matsyendra , the “Lord of...

Balasana / Child Pose The name comes from the Sanskrit words bala , "child" and  āsana , "seat" or "pose". Benefits: Stretches the hips,...

Sirshasana / Headstand In Sanskrit Sirsha means "head" and asana is "pose". Benefits: The headstand pose is highly effective in...

Bhujangasana/Cobra The name Bhujangasana originates from two Sanskrit words, Bhujanga which means "the cobra snake" and asana which means...

Paschimottanasana / Seated Forward Bend Paschima (Sanskrit) literally means "west" but here refers to the back side of the body. Uttana...