In this asana, the body becomes like a palm tree. Therefore, this asana is called Tadasan. “Tada” in Sanskrit means ‘a palm tree’.
Technique :
Stand erect on a carpet or blanket. Your legs, waist, back, neck all should be in a straight line. In the beginning, if you wish you can practice this with the help […]

The Sanskrit word “Sirsha” means ‘head’. In this asana you are required to stand on your head. Therefore, this is called Shirshasan.
Technique:
Sit on your bended knees on a carpet or folded blanket or any soft mattress. Cross your fingers. Keep the fingers of the right hand on those of the left hand. Place […]

The Sanskrit word “Utkata” means “difficult”. this asana is probably somewhat difficult to practise. Therefore, it is called Utkatasana. In this asana the position of the body is like that of a person sitting on an imaginary chair.
Technique:
1. Stand erect on a blanket or carpet. Put your heels together and spread your […]

The Sanskrit word “Kona” means an ‘angle’. While in this asana, the body becomes angular. Therefore, this asana is called Konasana.
Technique:
Stand straight on a blanket or carpet and plant your feet about two feet apart. Keep your right foot firm on the ground and turn the left foot left. Inhale and bend your left […]

In this asana the feet are held with the hands. Therefore this asana is called Pada Hastasana.
Technique:
Stand erect on a blanket or carpet. Keep both your legs together. Lift both hands straight up over your head. Both palms should face forward. Now exhale and gradually bend downwards, hold the right toe by the right […]

In this asana the toe is held with the thumb. Therefore, it is called Hasta pada angusthasana.
Technique:
Stand erect on a carpet or blanket. Stretch your chest forward. The back of the head, back, buttocks and heels should remain in a straight line. Keep your knees straight and feet together. Raise the right leg. Slowly […]

“Garuda” is the name of a bird. The body assumes the shape of a bird in this asana. Therefore, it is called Garudasana.
Technique:
Stand erect on a blanket or carpet. Place the left foot firmly on the ground. Maintain balance by lifting the right leg from the ground. Entwine the right leg round the left leg […]

Probably a sage called Vatayan used to do japa or penance in this asana. Therefore, the name of this asana is Vatayanasana.
Technique:
Stand erect on a blanket or carpet. Let both your legs and knees remain together. The heels, buttocks and the back of the head should be straight. Now place the foot of the right […]

A great devotee of God, Dhruva used to practise, penance standing in this asana. Hencea this is called Dhruvasana.
Technique:
Stand erect on a carpet or blanket. Keep both the ankles and knees together. Keep the backside of the head, back, buttocks and the heels in a vertical line. Bend the left leg at the knee, […]

The Sanskrit word “Mayur” means ‘peacock’. During this asana the body takes on the shape of a peacock. So this asana is called Mayurasana.
Technique :
Sit in Vajrasana on a blanket or carpet. Raise your thighs and buttocks, bend forward. Keep your knees atleast one foot apart. Wrists and palms should be towards the knees. […]