The Sanskrit word “Dhanu” means ‘bow’. In this asana, the body takes on the shape of a drawn bow. Therefore, this asana is called Dhanurasana.
Technique:
Lie flat on your stomach on a carpet of blanket. Stretch the legs and arms straight on the ground. Let the arms lie by your sides. Bend both legs at the […]

The Sanskrit word “Shalabha” means ‘locust’. In this asana, the body takes on the shape of a locust. Therefore, the name of this asana is Shalabhasana.
Technique:
Lie straight on your stomach on a carpet or blanket. The heels should face upwards. Keep your palms facing upwards underneath your thighs. Place your chin on the ground and […]

The Sanskrit word “Bhujang” means “snake”. In this asana, the body takes on the shape of a snake with its hood spread-out. So the name of this asana is Bhujangasana. This is also called Sarpasana and Nagasana.
Technique:
Lie flat on your stomach on a carpet or blanket. Straighten your legs, if our big toes should be […]

The Sanskrit word “Chakra” means a wheel. During this asana the shape of the body resembles the shape of a wheel. Therefore, this asana is called Chakrasana.
Technique :
Lie on your back on a carpet or blanket. Bend both your legs at the knee, bring the heels close to the buttocks. They should atleast be two […]

The Sanskrit word “Gomukha” means the “mouth of the cow”. In this asana the bent knees look like the mouth of a cow. Therefore the name Gomukhasana.
Technique:
Sit on a blanket or carpet. Bend the left leg at the knee. Place the left heel below the right buttock. Now bend the right leg at the knee […]