Seated Forward Bend Pose Meaning: The name Pascimottanasana is derived from three Sanskrit words: paschima – meaning “back”, uttana – meaning “stretch” and asana – meaning “posture”. Yoga types: Hatha yoga and modern yoga Level: Beginner level Strengthens: Legs, Abdominals Stretches: Hamstrings and Calfs, Back […]
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Cow’s Face Pose Meaning: In Sanskrit: गोमुखासन. It is pronounced as go-moo-KAHS-anna. It means: Go – Cow, Mukha – Face, Asana – Pose. Yoga types: Hatha yoga, modern yoga. Level: Beginner Strengthens: Back and Chest Stretches: Shoulders, Hip, Thighs, Thorax, Ankles, Triceps Brachii muscle, […]
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 […]
