Utkatasana is also known as Chair or Fierce pose. This foundational standing pose is the second to last posture in the Ashtanga Yoga standing sequence. Utkatasana offers myriad benefits for the body and mind, fostering strength, balance, and focus. In this step by...
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana (Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend) Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient practice that involves a sequence of postures designed to foster physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana, a standing balance pose in the...
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic and physically demanding practice that combines breath with movement. One of the challenging poses in the Ashtanga yoga sequence is Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana. Known in English as Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose. This pose requires...
Parsvottanasana is also known as Intense Side Stretch Pose or Pyramid Pose. It is the twelveth posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Standing sequence, and comes after Prasarita Padottanasana D. Parsvottanasana is a powerful standing forward bend that offers an array of...
Prasarita Padottanasana, also known as the Wide-Legged Forward Bend, is a powerful set of standing yoga poses that provides an intense stretch to the hamstrings, inner thighs, and spine. This pose is often practiced in different variations, labeled as A, B, C, and D,...