Ardha Shalbhasana Source: The Yoga Institute  The word “Ardha Shalbhasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Ardha” meaning “half”; “Shalbha” meaning “locust”; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Half Locust Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:  Lie down on your chest (prone line). Slowly get your feet together and … Ardha Shalbhasana Read More » The post Ardha Shalbhasana appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

Utthan Pristhasana The word “Utthan Pristhasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Utthan” meaning “stretch out” ; “Pristha” meaning “page of a book” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Lizard Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:­­­­­­­­­­­ Sit on the mat in vajrasana. Slowly come in table top position (get … Utthan Pristhasana Read More » The post Utthan Pristhasana appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

SARVANGASANA The word “Sarvangasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Sarva” meaning “all” ; “Anga” meaning “body parts” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Shoulder- Stand Pose” in English and has a nick name as “Queen” or “Mother” of all the asana. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:­­­­­­­­­­­ Lie down on your … SARVANGASANA Read More » The post SARVANGASANA appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

USTRASANA The word “USTRASANA” is derived from a Sanskrit word “USTRA” meaning “camel”; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Camel Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:­­­­­­­­­­­ Sit on the mat in vajrasana. Slowly come up on your knees (kneeling down position), being on knees your thighs are perpendicular to … USTRASANA Read More » The post USTRASANA appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

SARVANGASANA The word “Sarvangasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Sarva” meaning “all” ; “Anga” meaning “body parts” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Shoulder- Stand Pose” in English and has a nick name as “Queen” or “Mother” of all the asana. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:­­­­­­­­­­­ Lie down on your … SARVANGASANA Read More » The post SARVANGASANA appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

HALASANA Image Source: istockphoto The word “Halasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Hala” meaning “plough”; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Plow Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:­­­­­­­­­­­  Lie down on your back, with feet together and hands by the side of the body. Take a deep breath, … HALASANA Read More » The post HALASANA appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

NAUKASANA or NAVASANA The word “Naukasana” or “Navasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Naav” meaning “boat; and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Boat Pose” in English.  STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:   Sit down on the mat, with your legs with together and hands by the    side of the body. … NAUKASANA or NAVASANA Read More » The post NAUKASANA or NAVASANA appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

Virabhadrasana I The word “Virabhadrasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Vira” meaning “hero” or “warrior” ; “Bhadra” meaning “friend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called “Warrior Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand with your legs together and feet by the side of the body. Now slowly place your … Virabhadrasana I Read More » The post Virabhadrasana I appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

Setubandhasana The word “Setubandhasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Setu” meaning “bridge; “Bandha” meaning “bound” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”. It is commonly called as “Bridge Pose” in English. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Lie down on the mat in supine position. Place your feet together and arms by the side of the body. … Setubandhasana Read More » The post Setubandhasana appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more

BAKASANA The word “baka” is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “crane” and “asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.  STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED: Stand straight with your feet apart (wider than your hips).  As you exhale bend your knees, place your palms on the mat between your knees, your knees pointing sideward and behind your arms … Bakasana Read More » The post Bakasana appeared first on Progressive Yoga ..read more