Meaning of triangle pose Triangle pose consists of two Sanskrit words tri means ‘three’ and the word kona means ‘angle’. Therefore, it is called Trikonasana or a three-angle pose. But more commonly is known as ‘triangle pose’. In the given … Read More

What are the 8 limbs of Yoga/Ashtanga yoga? Maharishi Patanjali advocated the eight limbs of Yoga, which is also known as Ashtanga Yoga in his Yoga Sutra. The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is divided into four chapters or pada. The … Read More

Meaning of Bridge pose-Setu Bandhasana Bridge pose is also known as Setu Bandhasana. Setu Bandhasana is a Sanskrit word. SET-tooBhan-dahs-anna Setu means dam, dike, or bridge Bandha means to lock, bind Setubandhasana means forming a bridge or dam It looks … Read More

Meaning of Camel pose Camel pose is also known as Ustrasana. Ustrasana is a Sanskrit word. Ustrasana is pronounced as ‘oosh-TRAHS-anna’. Ustra means ‘camel’ and asana means ‘yoga pose’. The thighs, trunk, and head resemble the camel hence known as … Read More

Meaning of gas release pose The gas release pose is also known as Pawanmuktasana. Pawanmuktasana is a Sanskrit word. PUH-vuhn-mukt-AAHS-uh-nuh Pawan means ‘wind’, mukta means ‘release’ and asana means ‘yoga pose’ Pawanmuktasana means ‘wind releasing pose’ What is a Pawanmuktasana-gas … Read More

Meaning of Peacock Pose Peacock pose is also known as Mayurasana. Mayurasana is a Sanskrit word. The pose is pronounced as ‘ma-yur-AHS-anna’.  Mayur means ‘peacock’ and asana indicates ‘yoga pose’ This yoga emulates the mechanism of the Mayur bird in … Read More