Asana poses of the sages

Here are all the poses of the sages . 

1.  Bharadvajasana ( THE HALF - LOTUS SEATED TWIST POSE ) भारद्वाजासन 

It is a challenging twist which is full of grace when fully accomplished. One leg is in half (leg bent with the foot on the outside of the hip , toes pointing backwards ), and the other leg in in a half lotus position ( foot high up on the inner thigh, with the knee moving towards the floor ). The practitioner takes a deep twist towards the leg that is in half lotus , and the hand on the same side reaches back to grab the big toe, completing the twist . 

HALF-LOTUS SEATED TWIST POSE

2.   Koundinyasana ( THE STRAIGHT LEGS SIDE CROW POSE ) कौंडिन्यासन 

This posture is easily reached from a parivritta bakasana , or side crane pose . Both legs are extended at opposite angles with the body is in a twisted position . Meeting the challenges of both versions of this posture requires a belief in oneself . 

STRAIGHT LEGS SIDE  CROW POSE

3.   Vasisthasana ( THE SIDE PLANK POSE ) वसिष्ठासन 

It is a challenging arm balance that strengthen all the major groups of the body ( arms, legs , core , and spine ). The practitioner balances on one arm , with the body straight and the fleet flexed sideways on the floor . 

THE SIDE PLANK POSE

4.   Astavakrasana  (THE EIGHT ANGLE POSE ) अस्टावक्रसना 

This pose reflects the crooked profile of the sage. It is an arm balance which involves extending one leg over the other corresponding arm , extending the other below it, and crossing the ankles. When the body leans forwards,and the elbows are bent, the act of squeezing and straightening the legs allows the seat to lift off the floor . this challenging pose strengthens arms , wrists , and abdominal muscles . 

THE EIGHT ANGLE POSE