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Meaning of Ardha Halasana Ardha = half Hal= Plough Asana= yoga pose It is a Sanskrit word that means half plough pose, and in Hindi, अर्ध हलासन. It resembles the … Read more

What is the peacock pose? When I was doing graduation in yoga, one of my teachers highlighted some of the fantastic benefits of practising Peacock pose in Yoga. He thrust … Read more

What is rabbit pose? Rabbit pose is one of the best yoga poses and is vital in managing stress and anxiety. If one sees the basic structure of the Rabbit … Read more

What is the meaning of the Triangle Pose? Trikonasana is one of the few yoga poses that stimulates and invigorates the whole body from toes to fingers. Tri means ‘three’, … Read more

What is a wind-relieving pose in yoga? Wind Relieving Pose is one of the important yoga poses, known for numerous health benefits. Suppose somebody is experiencing a heavy stomach or … Read more

What is Janu Sirsasana (Head to Knee Pose)? Janu Sirsasana (Head to knee forward bend pose ) wherein Janu means ‘Knee’, Sirsa means ‘head’, and asana indicates ‘pose’. Janu Sirsasana … Read more

What is Baddha Konasana? Baddha Konasana (बद्धकोणासन) is very similar to Bhadrasana. However, in Bhadrasana, the legs are being done up and down, while in Bound Angle Pose, both knees … Read more

What is a monkey pose? Monkey pose yoga is the English name of Hanumanasana, a Sanskrit word derived from Hanuman. I have seen a few of my senior yoga teachers … Read more