Classic Yoga

Introduction Ardha Chandrasana is a modern standing yoga posture. We could not find any documentation for this pose in classical yoga texts. Yet Sritattvanidhi, a 19th Century treatise on South Indian Iconography, mentions the name of this yoga pose for an altogether different pose that resembles Tree Pose. At least three different types of yoga

Introduction Shirshasana is popularly known as Head Stand. It is one of the advanced-level yoga postures. Yogis perform this posture as a part of Kundalini activation. Sri Krishnamacharya terms this asana as the King of Asanas. Among all yoga poses, Head Stand and Shoulder Stand earn the top places. In this article, let us discuss

Introduction Are you curious about the mystical practice of Sarvangasana? Wondering about its benefits, safety, and how to perform it with precision? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the depths of this yoga pose, providing step-by-step instructions, and insights into its duration and timing, as well as highlighting its numerous benefits

Introduction Pada Hastasana is a standing forward bend. We call it a modern yoga posture since the medieval yoga texts did not mention it. However, the posture has a place in all modern styles of yoga. Hence it might have been in practice traditionally for a long time without any documentation. This yoga posture is

Introduction Eka Padasana is a standing yoga pose. Classic yoga texts don’t mention this posture. Therefore it is a modern yoga posture or it might have been in practice without any documentation. This posture is beneficial to both older people and children. Eka Padasana Information Pose Name Ekapadasana Sanskrit एकपादासन IAST ekapādāsana English Name One

Introduction Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) stands as a modern standing yoga pose introduced by Sri T. Krishnamacharya, the father of modern yoga, in his famous book, Yoga Makaranta, published in 1934. Its arrival marked a pivotal moment, as traditional yoga texts had previously lacked documentation on this pose. This article seeks to unravel the essence of

Dwikonasana is a modern intermediate level standing yoga posture that improves the flexibility of the shoulder joints. We could not find any mention in the medieval yoga text. Dwikonasana Information Pose Name Dwikonasana Sanskrit Name द्विकोणासन IAST dvikoṇāsana English Name Two Triangle PoseDual Angle Pose Origin Modern Level Intermediate Group Koansana Type Standing Shoulder Stretch

Introduction Samakonasana is a recently developed modern yoga posture. We could not find any mention in yoga texts. Despite the fact that it is a seated yoga posture, Bihar School of Yoga describes a different version of standing Pose. Possibly, the standing version of the pose might have been in practice traditionally. However, we discuss

Introduction Uttanasana is a forward bending yoga pose. Also it forms part of Sun Salutation. The third and tenth position of Sun Salutation is this asana. This fact is a proof that it has been in practice traditionally. Though, it is not found mentioned in the medieval yoga texts, we could not call this a

Introduction Garudasana which is known to us now is different from the pose that was originally described in the Seventeenth Century yoga text Gheranda Samhita. Gheranda Samhita 1.37 describes Place the legs and thighs on the ground pressing it, steady the body with two knees, and place the hands on the knees. This is Garudasana.