This asana is named after the famous sage, Marichi , believed to be the son of Brahma and leader of the Maruts, the storm warrior gods. ‘Marichi’ is a Sanskrit word which means light beam and ‘asana’ means posture.
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The name comes from the Sanskrit words ‘garuda’ meaning eagle and ‘asana’ meaning posture. In Hindu mythology Garuda is known as the king of birds. He transports God Vishnu and helps humanity fight against demons.
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The name Ardha Pincha Mayurasana comes from the Sanskrit words; ‘ardha’ meaning half, ‘pincha’ meaning feathers, ‘mayura’ meaning peacock and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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The Sanskrit word Anjaneyasana is derived from Lord Hanuman’s mother’s name – Anjani.
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The name comes from the Sanskrit words; ‘urdhva’ meaning upwards, ‘prasarita’ meaning extended, ‘pada’ meaning foot and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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The name is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘urdhva’ or upward facing and ‘dhanur’ meaning bow and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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The name Supta Baddha Konasana comes from four Sanskrit words: ‘supta’ meaning reclining, ‘baddha’ meaning bound, ‘kona’ meaning angle and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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The name ‘supta matsyendrasana’ is named after an ancient yoga master, ‘matseyendra’ whose name literally means “lord of the fishes” and the Sanskrit word ‘sooptah’ meaning reclined.
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The name of this asana is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘salamba’ meaning with support, ‘sirsa’, meaning head and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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The name Ananda Balasana is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘ananda’ meaning happiness, ‘bala’ meaning child and ‘asana’ meaning posture.
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