Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

Bridge Pose, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, (se-tuu bun-dhuh sur-vaan-gaa-suh-nuh) setu bandha (bridge joining) + sarvanga (whole body) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Kandhrasana, Setu Bandhasana Pose Type: Strengthening, Backbend, Inversion, Supine, Core Activating, Digestion Difficulty: Beginner A beginner’s backbend or a core strengthener, the Bridge Pose can offer so much depth. Take a moment to … Read more

Bharadvaja’s Twist (Bharadvajasana)

Bharadvaja’s Twist, Bharadvajasana, (bhuh-ruhd-vaa-jaa-suh-nuh) bharadvaja (sage/risi bharadvaja) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Torso Stretch Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Seated, Digestion, Menstruation Difficulty: Beginner Increase your spinal awareness and strengthen and stimulate your spine, neck, and shoulders in this seated twist Bharadvaja’s Twist Pose Fundamentals This seated twist may not be as popular as other … Read more

Peacock Pose (Mayurasana)

Peacock Pose, Mayurasana, (my-YUR-AH-suh-nuh) mayura (peacock) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Mayurasana Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Digestion, Core Activating Difficulty: Advanced Tap into your relationship with the earth and ground down for stability as you lift up into this challenging arm balance Peacock Pose Fundamentals Find stability and unleash your inner power with this … Read more

Boat Pose (Navasana)

Boat Pose, Navasana, (naa-vaa-suh-nuh) nava (boat) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Paripurna Navasana, Naukasana, Complete Boat Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Core Activating, Seated, Digestion Difficulty: Intermediate Become aware of your entire body as you hone your concentration to achieve this challenging balancing posture boat pose Fundamentals Challenge yourself with this iconic core and … Read more

Standing Backbend Pose (Anuvittasana)

Sanding Backbend Pose, Anuvittasana, (AH-NEW-VEH-TAHS-ANNA) anuvitta (obtained or found) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Ardha Chakrasana (Half Wheel Pose) Pose Type: Backbend, Balancing, Stretching, Digestion, Standing Difficulty: Beginner Come into a Standing Backbend and reach your heart up to the sky. Standing Backbend Pose Fundamentals This heart-opening standing backbend is a fantastic energizing asana … Read more