Ustrasana introduction Ustrasana is pronounced as ‘oosh-TRAHS-anna’. The meaning of ustra is camel and asana indicates yoga poses. It’s an intermediate level back-bending yoga pose known to open Anahata (Heart chakra). … Read more
What is Chakrasana? The word chakra has Sanskrit origin and is associated with many meanings- ‘wheel’, ‘circle’, ‘vortex’, ‘whirlpool’, and ‘spiral’, etc. However, the more commonly used meaning is a … Read more
Marjariasana overview Marjariasana consists of two words: Marjari means Cat, and asana denotes yoga pose. It is pronounced as mar-jar-ee-ahh-sanna. Marjariasana is called cat stretch yoga because a cat generally … Read more
Camel yoga pose Ustrasana is named a camel pose because of its resemblance. It consists of two words: Ustra means camel, and asana indicates a yoga pose. Camel pose gives … Read more
What is raised leg yoga? Raised legs yoga pose or Uttanpadasana is one of the essential passive positions of yoga and is highly beneficial to lower belly fat and a … Read more
Meaning of Stick Yoga Pose The stick pose consists of two Sanskrit words, Yastik and Asana. The meaning Yastik means stick, and Asana indicates a yoga posture. It is one … Read more
Sarvangasana overview The word Sarvangasana had been taken from Sanskrit सर्वाङ्गासन. It consists of three words: Sarv, Anga, and Asana. Sarva means Entire; anga is part of the body, and … Read more
Meaning of Sarvangasana Sarvangasana is a Sanskrit word which comprises ‘Sarv means Entire’; Anga means body parts, and Asana means pose. Sarvangasana is known for its many important health benefits. … Read more