Yoga BLOG
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana: Experience forward bend and lotus pose in combination
by Nick
on Sep 15 2018
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is a pose that combines the beneficial effects of two poses. If you look at the pose, you'll see that the Half Lotus Pose (Ardha Padmottanansana) is connected to the classic standing forward bend (Uttanasana). The Sanskrit translation reveals this connection precisely: "Ardha" means "half," "Baddha" means "bound," "Padma" is the name for the lotus, "Uttana" is the intense stretch, and "asana" is the name for "pose." Here you'll learn how to assume and practice Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana and what effects the pose can have on you.
Parivritta Janu Shirshasana: the reverse head to knee pose
by Nick
on Sep 10 2018
This asana combines the classic forward bend with a soothing side twist. It is associated with physical, mental, and spiritual positive effects and brings you complete harmony. Here you'll learn how to practice Parivritta Janu Shirshasana and how to do it correctly...
Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana: the connection of heaven and earth
by Nick
on Sep 07 2018
Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana, the "standing split in the park," has a graceful name in both Sanskrit and German. Just as graceful as the pose, which you can easily recognize by the forward bend with the leg tucked upwards: It's a standing split that connects earth and sky through the practitioner's body.