Let us continue our discussion on the backward bending poses and focus on the pose called Dhanurasana – धनुरासन -(Bow Pose). In the final position, the pose resembles a bow, ready to shoot an arrow.

Step-by-step
Round one:

In today’s post, we will continue our discussion on the backward bending poses and focus on the pose called Shalabhasana – शलभासन -(Locust Pose). In the final position, the pose resembles the trunk of a locust.

Step-by-step
Round one – Ardha Shalabhasana (Half Locust Pose):

Lie flat on the abdomen with the hands under the thighs, palms [...]

In the previous posts, we talked about the seated forward-bending poses. With this issue, we will start discussing some of the backward bending poses which are done lying down on the abdomen. We will begin this discussion with Bhujangasana -भुजङ्गासन -(Cobra pose).

The word “bhujanga” in Sanskrit means a cobra or a snake/serpent. In its [...]