Ashtvakrasana or the Eight-Angle pose was named after a noble Yogi Ashtavakra. He was the son of king Kagola who cursed him to have curves on his body when he was in his mother’s womb. In Sanskrit, Ashta means eight, and Vakra is made of bends, literally, Ashtvakra means eight bends. It is a balancing pose …
Shalbhasana or Locust pose was named after a great yogi Shalabh who revealed this pristine posture to cure back problems. Shalbhasana or locust pose is an intermediate level asana that is practiced after laying on the stomach. Shalbhasana is always attempted with an empty stomach. During our Yoga Teacher Training Programmes and Yoga Retreats, we …
Chaturanga Dandasana or four-limbed staff pose is a momentous asana in the practice of Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga and Sun salutation series. In Sanskrit, Chatur means Four, Anga represents limbs and Danda is meant by staff. It resembles the spine of a human being. It is pronounced as Chaturanga Dandasana “Cha-tur-anga- dandasana.” …
