Camel Pose Meaning: The name is derived from the Sanskrit word उष्ट्रासन – Ustra, meaning “camel,” and Asana, meaning “pose”. Yoga types: Hatha yoga. Level: Intermediate level. Strengthens: Back Muscles, Back of Thighs, and Buttocks. Stretches: The front of the body including the Chest, Abdomen, Quadriceps. […]
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Visvamitra’s Pose Meaning: In Sanskrit “Visvamitra” means Friend of all. Yoga types: Ashtanga yoga. Level: Advanced Stretches: Upper Back Biceps and Triceps Core (Abs) Hamstrings Hips Quadriceps Strengthens: the upper body, wrists, and legs Asana includes various steps of Ashtanga yoga system: yama […]
Tortoise Pose Meaning: In Sanskrit “Kurma” means tortoise. Tortoise Pose or Turtle pose. Yoga types: Ashtanga, Hatha yoga, modern yoga. Level: Advanced Strengthens: Abdominal Muscles Stretches: Spine And Legs Asana includes various steps of Ashtanga yoga system: yama – social precepts niyama – […]