Asana poses of the yogi

Here are all the poses of a yogi .

1. PADMASANA ( LOTUS POSE ) पद्मासन 

     
     The lotus posture is the quintessential seated meditation posture,  which often eludes yogis whose hips have not yet softened through their Asana practice. With the feet crossed on the top of the thighs, this posture pins the thigh bones to the floor, creating a grounded seat and am effortlessly straight spine. The lotus is a potent symbol for the yogi and is often associated with the creative forces within us. Another powerful symbol of creativity is the sound of OM .

THE LOTUS POSE

2. ANJALI & NAMASTE MUDRA अंजलि  & नमस्ते  मुद्रा 

    Anjali and Namaste Mudras are not Asana, but rather energetic seals, or symbolic gestures, which are commonly used in Asana practice. At the beginning of the practice, we typically bring our hands together in a prayer position while changing OM. Those who practice vinyasa - style Asana will bring their hands to prayer at the start and close of sun salutations as well as in warrior 1,with arms raised overhead. This gesture is a touchstone of the practice and has potent meaning that it's origin is worth a closer look.

THE NAMASTE POSE

3. CHAKRASANA ( THE WHEEL POSE) चक्रासन 

 
    Chakrasana, or the wheel pose, is a deep back bend. It is similar to upward - facing bow, except that in this pose, the hands "walk" close enough to the feet to grasp the ankles. When the hands and the feet connect, the body resembles a wheel or circle. This circle represents the completion of our internal energy circuit, which begin at the energy center that is located at the base of the spine and ends at the energy center at the crown of the head.

THE WHEEL POSE

4. TRIKONASANA ( THE TRIANGLE POSE) त्रिकोणासन 

    The three angles ( tri Konas in Sanskrit)  of a triangle make it one of the strongest and most stable shapes in nature. In triangle pose, there are three triangle shapes made with the body ; one with our legs and the floor, a second one underneath the side of the body with the arm and front leg, and the third connecting the top hand and two feet.

THE TRIANGLE POSE

5. SIDDHASANA ( THE PERFECT POSE) सिद्धासन 

    siddhasana means "perfect pose " or " pose of accomplishment " . It is performed by placing the left heel against the groin area, or perineum, and the right ankle over the left. Together with padmasana and sukhasana , it is one of the postures recommended for use in pranayama and meditation .

THE PERFECT POSE

6. DHANURASANA ( THE BOW POSE ) धनुरासन 

In this pose the body bend backwards like an archer's bow , with the torso and legs representing the body of the bow and the arms , the strings . In addition to provide the general benefits of a backbend, such as creating openness in the upper spine and heart, this pose improves shoulder flexibility . 

THE BOW POSE

7. BALASANA ( THE CHILD POSE ) बालासन 

Balasana, also known as Child’s Pose, is a gentle resting pose that stretches the hips, thighs and legs while calming the mind and relieving stress and tension. During this exercise, make sure to maintain a focus on your breathing. We often forget to consciously focus on our breathing, taking full breathes throughout the entire exercise. Balasana’s dome shape provides the perfect pose for refocusing and enhancing the benefits of our inhales and exhales.

THE CHILD POSE

8. DANDASANA ( THE STAFF POSE ) दण्डासन 

    Danda means 'rod" or "staff" . In the seated version of dandasans , the legs are straight and the torso is upright . In this pose body is straight like a stick and parallel to the floor , with only hands and feet touching it .

THE STAFF POSE

   

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