Touted as a boon for women, this is Baddhakonasana – one of the key seated poses in the asana repertoire. It is a superb posture
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ADHOMUKHA SHWANASANA
Adhomukha Shwanasana – popularly called Downward facing dog pose is almost always featured in any asana class. At a physical level, it strengthens the legs,
VAJRASANA
Adamantine posture or Vajrasana where you sit on your heels is ideal to practice after having had a big meal, or to hold your body
SEATED WIDE ANGLE FORWARD BEND
“Seated wide angle forward bend” is a rather prosaic translation which does not quite capture the beauty of upavishtha konasana. This pose allows you to
PLANK POSE
This pose promises improvement in levels of strength and stability to the physical body and endurance to the mind.For many, though, this asana presents challenges
HALASANA
A variation of Halasana or “plough”pose, gives all the benefits of practice without undue strain. Here, I have used a support under the feet to
VEERBHADRASANA
Veerabhadranasa is often translated as the brave warrior pose. And sure enough, if you practice the variations of this and other poses in the sequence
THE SEAT OR ASANA
Asana is an integral and important part of the practice but definitely not the only component. Sometimes it helps to live life in the slow
SUN SALUTATION
CHEAT SHEET Print it out, stick it on the refrigerator, behind your door, at your work desk or anywhere you see it regularly. Roll out
BEAT STRESS AND REJUVENATE
When you are stressed or tired, put your legs up the wall!
Repeat as required!