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 […]

In this asana, both ears are pressed by the knees. Therefore, the name Karnapidasana.
Technique:
Lie down straight on your back on a blanket or carpet. First perform Uttana Padasan. Then stretch both legs and take them behind your head. Come to the stage of Halasana. Now bend the knees and slowly bring them down. Press both […]

In this asana, the backside of the body is fully stretched. The name of this asana is, therefore, Paschimottanasan. This is an important Asan. If Sirsasana is the king of asanas, this asana obviously holds the position of a minister. This is done in various ways.
Technique:
Sit on a blanket or carpet. Stretch your legs forward. […]

The Sanskrit word “Janu” means “knees”. In this asana the head is placed on one’s knees. Therefore, it is called Janushirasana. This asana is also called Ekpad-Paschimottanasana and Ardha Paschimottanasana.
Technique:
Sit on a blanket or carpet. Stretch your legs forward. Keep the right leg spread out. Put the left-heel on the pernineum by bending it at […]