Explore the Yoga positions and Yoga asanas from the basic to the extreme.
Hemalatha Posted on : 2009-06-24 06:30:48 | 
Practice makes man perfect but practicing it the right way does wonder. We take you to the world of Yoga poses(asanas) - A step by step guide to make it easier for you. Explore the Yoga poses from the basic to the extreme. Practice yoga regularly and you will feel the benefits of yoga. So it is advisable to practice yoga daily.
Akarshana Dhanurasana - Pulled Bow Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Akarshana means pulling and Dhanus means bow in Sanskrit. In this posture, the big toes are pulled up to the ear (alternately) as an archer pulls back the string of his bow and gets ready to shoot an arrow.
Anantasana - Sleeping Position Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Anantasana is a pose named after the sleeping position of Lord Vishnu.
Ardha Halasana - The Half-Plough Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Ardha means \'half\' and \'Hala\' means \'plough\' in.
Ardha Matsyendrasana - The Half-Spinal Twist Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Ardha means half in Sanskrit. Since the full posture is difficult to be practiced, the half-posture, which is easier, is followed widely. This posture was first promoted by the great Yogi Matsyendranath, one of the founders of Hatha Yoga, and hence the name.
Ardha Padmasana - Half-Lotus Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Ardha means half and Padma means lotus in Sanskrit. Those who are unable to assume the full Padmasana posture using both legs as described above owing to the stiffness of their legs or bulky thighs may begin practicing with one leg at a time alternately until they are able to develop the full posture. With the practice of this asana daily, they will be able to take that posture for a long time without discomfort and switch on to the full Padmasana posture after sufficient practice.
Ardha Shalabhasana - Half-Locust Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Shalabha means locust in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a locust when it lowers its head to eat and raises its tail. Hence, the name. \'Ardha\' means \'half\' in Sanskrit.
Baddha Konasana – Angle Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Baddha means locked-up and kona means angle in Sanskrit.
Baddha Padmasana - The Locked Lotus Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Baddha means bound\' or locked-up in Sanskrit. The limbs of the body (both arms and legs) are firmly \'locked-up\' and immobilized in this posture so as to give it steadiness. In this posture, the big toes are grasped by the fingers with arms crossed from behind.
Bhadrasana - The Locked Lotus Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Bhadra means \'beneficial\' in Sanskrit.
Bhujangasana - Cobra Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Bhujanga means cobra in Sanskrit. This asana is called Bhujangasana as the raised trunk, neck and head while practicing it resemble a cobra rearing its hood and about to strike, while the joined and stretched legs resemble its tail.
Chakrasana - Wheel Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions (Standing)
Chakra means wheel in Sanskrit.
Chakrasana - Wheel Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions (Supine)
Chakra means wheel in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, the body is arched backward and resembles the rim of a wheel. Hence the name.
Dandasana - Stick Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Danda means stick in Sanskrit.
Dhanurasana - Bow Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Dhanus means bow in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, the body takes the shape of a bow, drawn tight to shoot an arrow. The stretched arms and lower legs resemble the taut bowstring, while the trunk and thighs resemble the wooden part of the bow.
Gomukhasana - Cow-Face Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Go means cow and Mukha means face in Sanskrit. When this asana is performed, the final position of the legs resembles the face of a cow.
Halasana - Plough Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Hala means Plough in Sanskrit. This posture is called \'Halasana\' because in the final position the body resembles the Indian plough.
Januhastasana - Hand-to-Knee Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Janu means knee and hasta means hand in Sanskrit. The hand is made to rest near the knee in this posture, hence the name.
Janusirasana - Head-to-Knee Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Janu means knee and Siras means head in Sanskrit. The head is made to rest on the knee in this posture, hence the name.
Makarasana - Crocodile Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Makar means crocodile in Sanskrit.
Mandukasana - Frog Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Manduk means frog in Sanskrit. The arrangement of the legs in this posture resembles the hind legs of a frog. Hence the name.
Matsyasana - Fish Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Matsya means fish in Sanskrit. If a person lies steadily on water in this posture, he can keep floating on it easily like a fish without the help of the hands and legs, as the name of the asana suggests.
Naukasana - Boat Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Nauka means boat in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a boat. Hence the name.
Oordhwa Pada Hastasana - Hand-to-Raised-Feet Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Oordhwa means raised, Pada means foot and Hasta means hand in Sanskrit. You have to touch your raised feet with your hands in this posture.
Padahastasana - Hand-to-Feet Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Pada means foot and Hasta means hand in Sanskrit. You have to catch your big toes with your hands in this posture.
Padmasana - Lotus Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Padma means lotus in Sanskrit. Padmasana means sitting in the Lotus Pose. This posture is called Padmasana because the arrangement of the hands and feet resemble a lotus when seen from a distance. The two feet placed upon the opposite thigh resemble the leaves while the two hands placed one over the other resembles the lotus in full bloom.
Parvatasana - Mountain Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Parvata means mountain in Sanskrit. As the arms are raised high and the fingers are joined together above the head in this posture, the body resembles mountain peak and hence the name.
Paschimotanasana - Posterior Stretch Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Paschima means \'behind\', \'back\' or \'posterior\' and \'Uttana\' means to stretch out in Sanskrit. Paschimotana means stretching the posterior regions of the body.
Pavanamuktasana - Wind-releasing Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Pavana means wind and Mukta means release in Sanskrit. As the name suggests, this asana massages the digestive organs and gives relief from excess wind in the stomach and intestines.
Purna Titali Asana - Full Butterfly Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Titali means butterfly in Sanskrit.
Samasana - Equilibrium Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
In Sanskrit sama means equilibrium. In this asana the external organs of the body are kept in such a way that they stand divided into two, hence the name Samasana.
Sarvangasana - All-Parts Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Shalabha means locust in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a locust when it lowers its head to eat and raises its tail. Hence, the name.
Sasankasana - Hare Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Sasanka means hare in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a bounding hare.
Savasana - Corpse Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Sava means dead body in Sanskrit. To practice this asana, one should lie motionless on the floor like as dead body in order to secure complete relaxation of all parts of his body and remove tensions, both physical and mental.
Shalabhasana - Locust Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Shalabha means locust in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a locust when it lowers its head to eat and raises its tail. Hence, the name.
Siddhasana - Adept Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Siddha means a spiritually enlightened person in Sanskrit.
Sirshasana - Head stand Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Sirsha means head in Sanskrit. It is required to stand on his head in this asana and hence the name.
Sukhasana - Comfortable Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Sukha means pleasant or comfortable in Sanskrit. Any cross-legged sitting position which you find comfortable, in which the body does not shake and in which you can remain at ease for a long time, is called Sukhasana.
Supta Udarakarshanasana - Lying Abdominal Twist Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
This pose involves abdominal twisting.
Supta Vajrasana - Reclining Vajrasana Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Supta means asleep in Sanskrit. Supta Vajrasana is lying down supine in Vajrasana.
Talasana - Palm-tree Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Tala means palm tree in Sanskrit. In this posture, the body is held upright like the trunk of a palm tree. Hence the name.
Trikonasana - Triangle Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Tri means three, Kona means angle, and Trikona means triangle in Sanskrit The straight legs with the floor between the feet resemble the three sides of a triangle in this asana. Hence the name.
Urdhvamukha Svanasana - Upward-facing dog Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
This pose is also called Downward Dog or Downward-Facing Dog.
Ushtrasana - Camel Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Ushtra means camel in Sanskrit.
Utkatasana - Half-Squat Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Ut means \'raised\' and kata\' means hips in Sanskrit. This posture is known as Utkatasana because while practicing it, the heels and hips are raised.
Uttanapadasana - Raised-leg Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
In this asana both the legs are raised upwards and so is called \'dwipada\' (both legs) uttanpadasana.
Vajrasana - Adamant Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Vajra means adamant in Sanskrit. Sitting in this asana will provide firmness or stability to the sitter like that of an adamant person. Hence the name.
Vakrasana - Twisted Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Vakra means twisted. This asana is designed to twist the spine to the right and left side in from its erect position.
Veerasana - Warrior Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Veera in Sanskrit means brave. The way a brave man takes his position while attacking his enemy, the similar position is formed in this asana. Hence it is called as Veerasana, the pose of a Warrior.
Viparita Karani - Inverted Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Viparita means inverted and Karani means action in Sanskrit. The usual posture of the body is inverted in this practice.
Vrikshasana - Tree Yoga Pose or Yoga Positions
Vriksha means tree in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, you have to stand still like a tree.
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