We start the Ananda sequence with mountain standing pose to stabilize the energy flow in your spine. Mountain pose is the best pose to start an Ananda sequence. In this pose, you simply stand with erect spine, and legs hip-width apart. You can add mudras likeAnjali Mudrato this pose. Ta...
Straddle split is an advanced seated asana that requires flexibility in the hips, groin and legs. The pose is a full split with the legs spread out to the side at 180 degrees and the hands centered inanjalimudra in front of the heart. To enter straddle split, begin seated on the mat i...
“If you use anjali mudra and bow, you don’t necessarily have to say the word namaste,” explains Palkhivala. “In India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing.” Other Expressions of Namaste The gesture ...
In yoga, Namaste is actually a mudra called theAnjali Mudra. The mudra where you join the palms of your hands together, close the gap between your fingers, point your fingers upward and press your palms to close toward your body. So if you notice simply joining your palm is not Namaste,...
Pranayama is the fourth of theeight limbs of yoga, which are ethical and moral principles written by the yogic sage Pantanjali.Asana, which refers to physical postures, is the third of the eight limbs; however, each limb is equally important. ...
In perfect pose, one leg is folded so that the foot rests on the ground against the inner thigh near the perineum, and the other foot is placed next to or atop the ankle of the first foot. The hands rest on the knees or in the lap or may take amudra, such asanjali(prayer positi...