Yoga

योग

Sanskrit: योग, lit.'yoke' or 'union' pronounced [joːɡɐ]) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind (Chitta) and mundane suffering (Duḥkha). There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide.

• Mermaid Pose
• Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Mermaid Pose is an intense twisting backbend and hip/heart opener. It’s based on the One-Legged King Pigeon Pose (aka Pigeon Pose). Mermaid Pose offers the same wow factor as the original, but it’s a bit more beginner-friendly because it doesn’t require as much strength and flexibility.


• Downward Dog
• Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward Facing Dog is perhaps the most recognized posture in Yoga. The pose is a forward bend named after the resemblance to a dog stretching out with its hind legs extending upward and both head and forelegs facing downward.


• Chaturanga
• Caturaṅga

Chaturanga is a common posture in vinyasa yoga classes, also called flow yoga, as it is a transition pose between plank pose and upward-facing dog. Chaturanga strengthens the arms, shoulders, abdomen and back muscles. It also makes the wrists stronger and more flexible, in addition to toning the abdominal organs.