Omkarasana
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Omkarasana
Omkarasana -"Holy OM pose"
It resembles the primal and Divine sound in Sanskrit letters that gives emancipation to the yogi. Gaze at the tip of the nose
Parshva Dandasana
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Parshva Dandasana -"Flanked rod pose" .” This posture has multiple focus on the body parts as it strengthens abdominal organs hands, arms, stretches hips and elongates legs. Gaze at the tip of the nose |
Vrischikasana (variation)
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Vrischikasana (variation)
Vrischikasana (variation)
In this posture yogi diminishes his own ego. Gaze at the tip of the nose
Vrischikasana (variation)
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Vrischikasana (variation)
Vrischikasana (variation) – “Scorpion pose”
In this posture yogi diminishes his own ego. Gaze at the tip of the nose
Kala Bhairavasana
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Kala Bhairavasana
Kala Bhairavasana - “Black Bhairava pose”
Posture dedicated to Lord Shiva. Meant for strengthening the nervous system. Gaze at the hand.
Chakorasana
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Chakorasana
Chakorasana – “Patridge bird pose”
This pose develops arms, wrists and strengthens the nervous system. Gaze skyward.
Kashyapasana
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Kashyapasana
Kashyapasana – “Sage Kashyapa pose”
Softens knees and hips and strengthens wrists. Gaze skyward.
Vishwamitrasana
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Vishwamitrasana
Vishwamitrasana – “Sage Vishwamitra pose “
Elongates the legs, strengthens wrists and opens the chest for deeper breathing. Gaze at the hand.
Vashishtasana
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Vashishtasana
Vashishtasana – “Sage Vashishta pose “
Opens hips and establishes the sense of balance. Gaze skyward.
Ashtavakrasana
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Ashtavakrasana
Ashtavakrasana - “Sage Ashtavakra pose “
It literally means bend in eight places. The posture liberates the mind as well provides the strength to the arms. Gaze at the tip of the nose.