Abdominal yoga Pose

Shalabhasana Half Locust Yoga Posture
"Shalabha" is the Sanskrit word for locust. "Shalabh¬asana" is so called because, while performing it, the body assumes a posture which resembles a locust. When this posture is practiced with one le

Purna Shalabhasana Pose
When Shalabhasana is practiced with both the legs raised together, it is called "Puma Shalabhasana". There are two variations of this posture. Below both the variations are explained.

Beginners Bhujangasana Cobra Yoga Pose
"Bhujanga" means a serpent. In the pose of Bhujangasana, one imitates a cobra reared up on its caudal support and the hood fully expanded. So this posture is called Bhujangasana.

Ardha Dhanurasana Bow Pose
Dhanusha means a bow. The hands are used like a bowstring to pull the head, trunk and legs up and the posture resembles a bent bow. Therefore this posture is called Dhanurasana. This posture bends the

Makarasana Yoga Pose
"Makara" means a crocodile. In this posture, the body assumes the shape of a crocodile floating in water. So, this posture is called Makarasana.

Viparita Matsyasana Yoga
This is a reverse posture of Matsyasana, hence it is called Viparita Matsyasana. This is called Supta Padmasana also.