Parivrtta Utkatasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘parivrtta’ meaning to turn around or revolve, ‘utkata’ meaning intense and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Janu Sirsasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘janu’ meaning knee, ‘shirsha’ meaning head and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Marjariasana & Bitilasana
Marjariasana – Bitilasana is a combination of two asanas that comprise one of the most basic yoga movements often used as a warm up routine.
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Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
The term is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘setu’, meaning bridge, ‘bandha’ meaning lock, ‘sarva’ meaning all, ‘anga’ meaning limb and ‘asana’ meaning pose.
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Baddha Konasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘baddha’ meaning bound, ‘kona’ meaning angle and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Ardha Matsyendrasana
The asana is named after the great yogi Matsyendranath. The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘ardha’ meaning half, ‘matsya’ meaning fish, ‘indra’..
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Bhujangasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘bhujanga’ meaning snake and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Ardha Salbhasana
The name is derived from the Sanskrit words; ‘ardha’ meaning half, ‘shalabh’ which means grasshopper and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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Anantasana
The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘ananta ‘ meaning the infinite one, derived from the name of the thousand-headed serpent head
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