Ashtanga namaskarasana Ashta means “eight”. Anga means “part or point”. It is the salute or the posture with eight parts in contact with the earth (toes, knees, hands, chest and…

Adho Mukha Svanasana Adho means downward. Mukha means face. Svana means dog. This posture resembles a dog stretching with its head and front legs down, and the back legs up.…

Ashwa Sanchalanasana  Ashwa means horse. Sanchalana means movement or step. Ásana means posture. This asana is known as "the equestrian posture". From Padahastasna extend your spine forward, inhale and stretch…

Padahastasana Pada means foot. Hasta means hand. Exhale and lean forward from the waist. The sacrum bone should be above the hip and pointing towards the sky, move the hips a…

Second step OF Surya Namaskar     Hasta Uttanasana Hasta means hand. Ut is a particle that indicates intensity. The verb Tan means to stretch, to extend, to lengthen. Ásana…

Surya Namaskar is a Vinyasa (a continuous cycle of chained asanas). It is a complete practice that includes asana, pranayama, mantra and meditative technique as part of a daily routine.…