Baddha Padmasana or Bound/Locked Lotus Posture is a variation of Padmasana. It comes from the Samskrta words 'Baddha' which means locked and 'Padma' for lotus
Vajrasana, also known as Thunder or Diamond Pose, is a kneeling asana in yoga. This comes from the Samskrta 'Vajra' which was a weapon in ancient times that i
The Mayurasana, also known as the Peacock Posture is a hand-balancing asana used in yoga practice. The etymology of this word is that it comes from two Samskrt
Kurmakasana or Tortoise pose is a forward bending asana done while seated. It comes from the Samskrta 'Kurma', which means turtle or tortoise, and 'Asana' whi
Shalabhasana or Locust Posture, also known as the Grasshopper pose, is a variety of back bending asana in yoga practice. The name is derived from the Samskrta
Tuladandasana, also known as the Balance pose, is an advanced yoga asana. The name is derived from the Samskrta words 'Tula', which means balance, 'Danda', whi
Karmasana or the Action posture is a yoga asana that consists of two parts, that involves stretching of the arms, back and side muscles. This asana activates t
Ustrasana or Camel Pose is an asana practiced in Yoga. It comes from the samskrta words 'Uṣṭra' which means camel, and asana which means posture or pose. This
Mandukasana, also known as Frog Posture is a seated asana in yoga practice. This comes from the Samskrta words 'Manduka' which means frog, and 'Asana', which m
Kukkutasana, also known as Rooster Posture is a yoga asana that is a variation of padmasana. It comes from the Samskrta words 'Kukuta', which means rooster/coc
Angle Pose (Dvis'amakonasana) also known as Equal Angle pose is an asana also called Samakonasana, in other schools. It consists of the Sanskrit words 'Sama'
Jatila Utkatasana or Difficult chair Posture is a variation of the Chair Pose. 'Jatila' comes from the Sanskrit word which means very complex, and the Utkata
Difficult Thunder Posture (Utkata Vajrasana) is also known as the "Difficult Diamond Pose". This is prescribed to enable people to sit effectively in Lotus pos