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🐢 Kurmasana – Tortoise Pose

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Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) is a classical forward-bending posture named after the tortoise (Kurma in Sanskrit). The asana resembles a tortoise withdrawing into its shell, symbolizing retreating inward, detachment from distractions, and deep inner awareness. This is considered an advanced asana, requiring open hips, flexible hamstrings, and strong forward-bending ability. It is mentioned in the Hatha…

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🧘‍♀️ Virasana – Hero Pose

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Introduction Virasana (Hero Pose) is a traditional kneeling posture that offers grounding, stability, and inner calmness. The name comes from Sanskrit: “Vira” means hero or warrior and “Asana” means pose. Symbolically, Virasana represents the inner strength and calmness of a true hero, not through aggression, but through composure, discipline, and resilience. This asana is widely…

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🧘‍♀️ Gomukhasana – Cow Face Pose

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Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) is a classical seated yoga asana that combines a hip-opening leg position with a deep shoulder stretch. The name comes from Sanskrit: “Go” meaning cow, “Mukha” meaning face, and “Asana” meaning pose. When performed, the position of the legs resembles a cow’s mouth and the arms look like its ears. This…

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Lasyasana – Pose Inspired by Parvati’s Graceful Dance

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🌸 Lasyasana – Pose Inspired by Parvati’s Graceful Dance Sanskrit Name: LasyasanaPronunciation: lahs-YAHS-uh-nuhAlso Known As: Parvati’s Graceful Dance PosePose Type: Standing, Side Bend, BalanceDrishti Point: Urdhva Drishti (up to the sky) or Third Eye (Ājñā) 🔄 Step-by-Step Instructions 🌟 Benefits 🧠 Muscle Engagement & Chakras 🛠️ Modifications & Variations ⚠️ Contraindications

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Tandavasana – Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance

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🧘‍♂️ Tandavasana – Pose Inspired by Shiva’s Vigorous Cycle of Life Dance Sanskrit Name: TandavasanaPronunciation: tahn-duh-VAHS-suh-nuhAlso Known As: Shiva’s Cosmic Dance PosePose Type: Standing, Side Bend, Backbend, BalanceDrishti (Gaze Point): Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs) 🌟 Benefits of Tandavasana Tandavasana offers a potent combination of physical activation, energetic expansion, and mental clarity: 🔄 Step-by-Step…

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Side Stretch Pose (Parshvasana) – Steps, Benefits & Drishti Guide

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🧘‍♀️ Side Stretch Pose (Parshvasana) Sanskrit Name: ParshvasanaPronunciation: pahrsh-VAH-suh-nuhAlso Known As: Standing Side StretchPose Type: Standing, Side BendDrishti (Gaze Point): Nasagrai/Nasagre (tip of the nose) or Urdhva/Antara Drishti (upward/inner gaze) 🌟 What Is Parshvasana? Parshvasana, or Side Stretch Pose, is a foundational side-bending posture that encourages length in the side waist, spine, and shoulders. Practiced…

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One-Legged Standing Crescent Pose (Eka Pada Indudalasana)

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🧘‍♀️ One-Legged Standing Crescent Pose Sanskrit Name: Eka Pada IndudalasanaPronunciation: EY-kuh PUH-duh in-doo-LAHS-uh-nuhAlso Known As: One-Legged Side CrescentPose Type: Standing, One-Legged Balance, Side BendDrishti (Gaze Point): Urdhva (upward) or Antara Drishti (inner gaze) 🌟 What Is Eka Pada Indudalasana? Eka Pada Indudalasana, or One-Legged Standing Crescent Pose, is a challenging variation of the traditional side-bending…

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🌙 Revolved Upward Mountain Pose – Raised Bound Hands

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🧘‍♀️ Revolved Upward Mountain Pose – Raised Bound Hands Sanskrit Name: Parivritta Urdhva Tadasana Urdhva Baddha HastasanaPronunciation: puh-ri-VRIT-tuh OORD-vuh tuh-DAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-STAHS-uh-nuhAlso Known As: Side Bending Pose (Parshva Bhangi)Pose Type: Standing, Side Bend, BackbendDrishti (Gaze Point): Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs) 🌟 What Is Revolved Upward Mountain Pose? The Revolved Upward Mountain Pose…

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Standing Crescent Pose (Indudalasana) – Steps, Benefits & Side Bend Secrets

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Pronunciation: in-doo-DAH-lahs-uh-nuhSanskrit Meaning: Indu = moon, Dalasana = bending/stretching pose 🧘‍♀️ What is Standing Crescent Pose? Standing Crescent Pose, or Indudalasana, is a graceful standing side bend that opens up the rib cage, stretches the intercostal muscles, and improves balance and spinal alignment. Inspired by the crescent shape of the moon, it’s commonly practiced as…

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🌙 Standing Crescent Pose (Indudalasana)

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Sanskrit Name: IndudalasanaPronunciation: (in-doo-duh-LAHS-uh-nuh)Also Known As: Standing Side Bend PosePose Type: Standing, Side BendDrishti (Gaze Point): Urdhva or Antara Drishti (up to the sky) 🧘‍♀️ Step-by-Step Instructions 💪 Physical Benefits ✅ Related Categories:Standing Yoga Poses, Chest Opening Poses, Yoga for Posture, Yoga for Flexibility 🧠 Mental & Energetic Benefits ✅ Related Categories:Heart Chakra Yoga, Breath…