Named after the cosmic, space-defying strides of Lord Vishnu in his Trivikrama avatar, Trivikramasana is a masterpiece of advanced standing balance and hip ...

Dhanurasana—derived from Dhanu (meaning "bow") and Asana (pose)—is an invigorating prone backbend named for the taut, structural arch it creates. In this po...

Urdhva Hastasana, often practiced as the second posture in Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar), is an upward full-body extension that lengthens the spine and expan...

Surya Namaskar—meaning "Salutation to the Sun"—is a traditional sequence of yoga postures performed in a continuous, rhythmic flow. Rather than being a single a...

Savasana, commonly known as Corpse Pose, is traditionally considered the most vital—yet paradoxically the most challenging—posture in physical yoga prac...

Balasana is a restorative, grounding posture that gently stretches the back body while calming the central nervous system. It is commonly used as a resting pose...

Utkatasana—derived from Utkata (meaning "fierce," "powerful," or "immense") and Asana (pose)—is a dynamic standing posture that tests mental grit while buil...

Bhujangasana, derived from the Sanskrit word Bhujanga (meaning "serpent" or "cobra"), is a classic prone backbend that symbolizes strength, fluidity, and he...