Hips & Twists in Standing Poses: An All Levels Yoga Class
This is an excellent sequence for exploring the hips and twists in forward bends and standing poses.
Asanas:
Svastikasana  |
English name: Well Being Pose Practice type: Seated Poses, Standing Practice level: Intermediate |
Ardha Uttanasana |
English name: Half Intense Stretch Pose Practice type: Forward Bends Practice level: Beginner |
Utthita Trikonasana |
English name: Extended Triangle Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Extend the Sides of the Waist.Take the shoulderblades into the back.Rotate the chest towards the ceilingDraw the outer hip underneath you.Back foot presses as much as front foot.Lengthen the underside of the chest and... more |
Utthita Parsvakonasana |
English name: Extended Side Angle Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to keep the structure of the thoracic chest broad.Do not put dead weight on the bent leg.Outer edge of back foot presses into the mat.Tuck the right buttock in so that it remains in line with the outer right knee.... more |
Ardha Chandrasana |
English name: Half Moon Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Those who find it difficult to balance can use the support of the wall. During pregnancy, keep the hand elevated on a block to keep the pelvis broadened which makes breathing easier for the mother and space is... more |
Pascima Namaskarasana |
English name: West Side of the Body Namaskar Pose Practice type: Practice level: Intermediate |
Parsvottanasana |
English name: Intense Stretch of the Sides of the Body Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Press into the big toe mound of both feet to internally rotate thighs.Pull the abdomen towards the spine. Lift the torso out of the pelvis. Extend towards the head to reach the knee. Stretch the spinal... more |
Prasarita Padottanasana |
English name: Extended Feet Intense Stretch Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to spread the legs apart without allowing the feet to slide and slip off. Learn to press the outer edges of the feet, like the application of the brake to a vehicle.Learn to concave the back using the arms and... more |
Virasana |
English name: Hero's Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner Find more space in the knees by drawing the flesh of the calves back and away from the knees. |
Adho Mukha Svanasana |
English name: Downward Facing Dog Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to stretch from the hands to the buttocks and from the heels to the buttocks. - Geeta Iyengar, Preliminary Course. Keep the feet parallel to each other and extend the toes. Move the trunk towards the legs. Take... more |
Jathara Parivartanasana  |
English name: Turning the Stomach Pose Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Beginner |
Parighasana |
English name: Gate Latch Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner |
Bharadvajasana I |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Bharadvaja Practice type: Twists Practice level: Beginner Draw the shoulderblades in the back to lift the sternum. Learn to turn the spine laterally before attempting to clasp. Pay attention to the fact that the turn is always to the opposite side that the legs are placed on... more |
Salamba Sarvangasana I |
English name: Supported Whole Body Pose Practice type: Inversions Practice level: Intermediate Practice this pose with the guidance of a reputable teacher first. Practice this pose with a chair or a wall. To Practice at the wall, place your 3 four-fold blanket and mat set up at the wall with the folded... more |
Halasana |
English name: Plow Pose Practice type: Inversions Practice level: Intermediate Learn to maintain the lift of the spine when the toes touch the floor. Extend the hips towards the ceiling. Lift the backs of the knees. Press the Toes to Lift the Thighs, the Buttocks and the Trunk. |
Savasana |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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