Category: Yoga teacher training in rishikesh

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) As with other yoga asanas, Shalabhasana means – ‘Shalabha’ means ‘grasshopper/ locust’. ‘Asana’ means ‘pose’. It traces…

Purna Dhanurasana (Full bow Pose) The Purna Dhanurasana is derived from Sanskrit words “Purna” means “Full”, “Dhanura” means “Bow” and…

Parivrita Trikonasana – Revolving Triangle Pose The name comes from the Sanskrit “Parivrita” means Revolve/ Rotate “Tri” means Three, “Kona”…

Malasana (Garland Pose) The name for this pose “Malasana” comes from two words: “Mala” — meaning “garland” “Asana” — meaning…

Mandukasana (Frog Pose) Mandukasana also known as frog pose, is a simple yet intensive pose that brings length to the…

Padmasana Or Lotus Pose   The Sanskrit name for this pose, “Padmasana” which comes from two words – “Padma” —…

Kukkutasana (Cockerel Pose) The Rooster pose is a very challenging yoga arm balance pose, that combines the full hip opening…

Gorakshasana (Cowherd Posture) Gorakşha is the name of one of the two sages who compiled the Hatha yoga science during…