18/09/2010 21:09
This asana is also called sthita paschi mottanasana.
Technique: Stand erect. Keep the arms by the sides. Keep the heels close together. Keep some gap between the feet. Raise both the arms. Slowly bend forward at the waist. Keep the knees stiff and firm. The legs should not bend at the knees. Also...
18/09/2010 20:51
When the final position is stuck in this yogik exercise, the body of the perfomer resembles a triangle, hence the name Trikonasana. The figures of its four positions have been below to explain the right technique of this asana.
Technique: Stand erect keeping a distance of about 75 cms between the...
18/09/2010 20:35
While practising this asana, the body assumes the posture of a star. So it is called TaraAsana.
Technique: Stand straight making an angle of 450 between the feet. keep the arms in front of you. Keep the palms facing each other and stretch the arms in the line with the shoulders. Then keep the palms...
18/09/2010 14:42
The posture of the body while practising this asana resembles Natraja. So this asana is called Natrajasana. The pose inspires one to go ahead and work.
Technique: Stand erect with both the legs straight. Keep the arms straight by the sides and look straight. Bend either leg at the knee and raise it...
18/09/2010 14:33
In this asana, one has to balance the body on one leg, hence it is called SantulanAsana.
Technique: Stand straight and erect on the ground. Keep the body straight. Keep the arms on the sides. Bend either leg at the knee, keeping the knee facing downwards and the heel upwards. Hold the foot of this...
18/09/2010 13:44
In this asana, the body remains in a half standing position with the support of the heel of one leg and the knee of of the second leg. The body assumes the ose worshiping God.
Technique: Stand erect. Hold the left leg and place the heel on the thigh or at the root of the genitals. Let the left knee...
18/09/2010 13:30
Vruksha means a tree. In this asana, the body assumes the shape of a tree. So it is called as VrukshaAsana.
Technique: Stand on either leg. If difficulty is experienced to balance the body on one leg, take the support of the wall. Bend the other leg at the knee and place its heel at the root of the...
18/09/2010 12:56
When GarudaAsana is performed, the pose of the body appears to be that of an eagle. So the asana is called GarudaAsana.
Technique:* Stand erect. Keep the right leg straight on the ground and bring the left leg over the right thigh above the right knee.* The left leg should be entwined around the...
