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. […]

During this asana, the body assumes the opposite shape of the Paschimottasana. Therefore, this asana is called Purvottanasana.
Technique :
Lie on your back on a carpet or blanket. Then come slowly to the stage of Halasana. Stretch your legs. Keep the knees straight. Now hold the right toes with the right hand and the left toes […]

The Sanskrit word “Kurma” means “tortoise”. In this asana the body takes on the shape of a tortoise. Therefore, the name of this asana is Kurmasana.
Technique:
Sit comfortably on a carpet or blanket. Stretch your legs forward. Now bend both the legs at the knee and lift them a little. Then pushing both hands under […]

The Sanskrit word “Dhanu” means “Bow” and “Akarshana” means to “draw”. In this asana, the shape of the body takes on the shape of a drawn-bow. Therefore, the name of this asana is Dhanurakarshanasana.
Technique:
Sit on a carpet or blanket stretching your legs forward. Hold the toe of the right leg with the thumb and index […]

Guru Gorakshanath, a famous Yogi did Yog sadhana in this asana. Therefore, the name of this asana is Goraksh Asan.
Technique:
Sit comfortably on a blanket or carpet. Bend both the legs at the knee joints. Now bring together heels and toes of both your legs. Then slowly bring both heels at the perineum. Hold both the […]

The Sanskrit word “Vaka” means “stork”. In this asana the body takes on the shape of a stork. Therefore, this asana is called Vakasana.
Technique:
Sit on a carpet or blanket. Bend your knees and support yourself on your palms. Your knees and toes should be on the ground. Now bending elbows a little, lift both the […]

The Sanskrit word “Baddh” means “bound”. After doing the Padmasana, hands are bound at the back. Therefore it is called Baddh Padmasan.
Technique:
Sit peacefully in Padmasana on a carpet or double folded blanket. The heels should touch the lower portion of the abdomen. Now taking tV left arm behind the back, catch the left toe of […]