Parvatasana yoga postures

Yoga Lotus Padmasana
"Padma" means lotus. Padmasana acquires its name because when performed this resembles a lotus. This is also known as Kamalasana yoga posture

Ardha Baddha Padmasana Yoga Postures
This is a variation of Padmasana. This asana is not meant for meditation. This is chiefly meant for health-improvement and for making the body strong

Parvatasana yoga postures
Parvata means a mountain. This asana is also known as "Viyogasana", because it involves a special How to do Parvatasana of Yoga. Only healthy persons should practise this asana.

Lolasana pendant pose Yoga Postures
This asana is a variation of Padmasana. In this asana, the body is lifted up with both the hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called" Utthita Padmasana" or Lolasana or Dolasana.

Kukkut Cockere Asana yoga postures pose
"Kukkuta" is a Sanskrit word which means a cock. This asana or posture resembles that of a cock and hence the name is Kukkutasana.

Yoga positions garbhasana Yoga Postures
When this asana is performed, the pose achieved resembles that of a human foetus in the womb. So this asana is called Garbhasana.

siddhasana Perfect pose
This asana is performed mostly by the Siddhas- semi divine beings. This is the reason why this asana is called Siddhasana.

Mayura Simhasana Lion Yoga Postures
Simhasana is one of the eighty-four asanas. This asana is also called Bhairavasana. The face posture of this asana, when followed in Vajrasana and Bhadrasana, is known as Simhasana.

Mandakasana Yoga Asanam
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.

gomukhasana Cow Face in yoga
"Go" means a cow. "Mukha" means face. When this asana is performed, the performers posture resembles a cow-head. So it is called Gomukhasana. This is one of the eighty-four asanas.

Padangusthasana pose
In ancient times, the persons who lived in Gurukulas and observed celibacy used to practise this asana regularly. With Sheershasana and Sarvangasana, this asana has been given special importance by ou

Kandapeedanasana pose yoga postures
This asana is difficult to perform. This asana presses the Kanda (the place near the navel). So it is called Kandapeedanasana.

Hero Paschimotannasana sarvangasana hala
"Veera" means a hero, a warrior. The practice of this asana increases appetite. Those who perform this asana develop the spirit of adventure, enthusiasm and bravery in them.

Standing ugrasana yoga postures
This asana is also known as "Ugrasana". "Ugra" means "Shiva". lord Shiva is believed to be the god of annihilation. So he is called "Ugra" or "the terrible". As this asana is very difficultto practise

Sitting Janu Shirasana Head-to-Knee Forward Bend Posture
Certain characteristics of this asana are typically the same as those of Pashchimottanasana. In this variation of Pashchimottanasana one leg is extended.

Ardha Matsyendrasana Lord of the Fishes Spine
"Ardha" means half. This asana is named after Yogi Matsyendranath who first taught it to the aspirant of Hatha Yoga. It is said that Matsyendranath was the disciple of Lord Shiva.

Purna matsyendrasana spine
This asana is easy for those who have practised Ardha Matsyendrasana for some time. Purna Matsyendrasana is a bit difficult to perform in the beginning.

vakrasana pronunciation yoga postures
In this asana, the upper part of the body is completely turned and twisted. The spine, the muscles of the hands, the legs and the back are stretched.

Prstha Ardha vakrasana
In this asana, the Lipper part of the body is twisted and the spine and the back muscles are stretched.