“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 […]

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. […]

In this asana one has to look at one’s navel. Therefore, it is called Nabhi Darshanasana.
Technique:
Sit on a blanket or carpet and stretch your legs forward. Put the palms firmly on the ground at your back. Inhale and then raise the buttocks. Balance the weight of the body on your heels and palms. Stretch the […]

The Sanskrit word “Pada” means “foot” and “Angushtha” means “toes”. In this asana, the weight of the whole body is balanced on the toes. Therefore, this asana is called Padangushthasana.
Technique:
Sit comfortably on a blanket or carpet supporting yourself on your heels. Now fix the left heel on the pereneum and balance the weight on toes […]

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 “Tula” means “a balance”. In this asana, the weight of the body rests on your arms. Therefore, the name is Tulasan. This asana is also called Tolasana, Dolasana and Asthi Padmasan.
Technique:
Sit comfortably on a blanket or a carpet in the Padmasana pose. Rest your palms on the ground keeping both hands at […]