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एकपाद उत्तानासन
Supine single leg raises. The foundational core-strengthening exercise, targeting the lower abdominals and hip flexors while the spine remains supported. Excellent preparation for Navasana and inversions.
Double Leg Raises
द्विपाद उत्तानासन
Supine double leg raises. A more demanding core exercise that strengthens the entire anterior chain. Develops the abdominal strength required for Sarvangasana, Halasana, and advanced inversions.
Pelvic Tilts
श्रोणि झुकाव
Supine pelvic mobility exercise. Develops awareness and control of the lumbo-pelvic rhythm — the relationship between the pelvis and lower back. Foundation of all core stabilisation and the most important exercise for chronic lower back pain.
Dynamic Surya Namaskar (Warm-up)
गतिशील सूर्य नमस्कार
A flowing, dynamic version of the Sun Salutation used as a warm-up sequence. Moves through all planes of motion, raises the heart rate, and systematically prepares every part of the body for asana practice.
Standing Calf Raises
पिण्डली उठाव
Rising onto the toes and lowering. The calves act as a "second heart" — their pumping action drives venous blood back up from the legs. Prevents varicose veins, improves balance, and strengthens the lower leg.
Uddiyana Bandha Prep
उड्डियान बंध तैयारी
Preparatory abdominal drawing-in (Uddiyana Bandha) performed standing. Drawing the navel firmly toward the spine massages all abdominal organs, tones the core, and stimulates the digestive fire (agni).
Surya Namaskar
सूर्य नमस्कार
Sun Salutation — a complete 12-posture flowing sequence. Surya Namaskar addresses the whole body systematically, building heat, strength, and flexibility. It is the single most comprehensive practice in the yoga system.
Virabhadrasana I
वीरभद्रासन I
Warrior I — a powerful standing pose combining a deep hip flexor stretch with an upward arm extension. Builds stamina, opens the chest, and cultivates the inner warrior quality of focused determination.
Virabhadrasana II
वीरभद्रासन II
Warrior II — a powerful standing pose that builds stamina, strength, and concentration. Opens hips and chest while building heat and cultivating mental fortitude.
Virabhadrasana III
वीरभद्रासन III
Warrior III — a single-leg balance that demands total-body integration. Builds strength in the standing leg, core, and back while developing the concentration and proprioception that support spinal health.
Utkatasana
उत्कटासन
Chair Pose — a deep squat position that builds heat, strengthens the lower body, and stimulates the heart. The sustained demand on the quadriceps and glutes makes this an efficient posture for weight management.
Dandasana
दण्डासन
Staff Pose — the seated equivalent of Tadasana. Sitting with both legs extended requires active engagement of the core, back, and legs, making it a fundamental posture for spinal alignment.
Bhujangasana
भुजंगासन
Cobra Pose — a gentle backbend that strengthens the spine and opens the chest. Counteracts forward collapse from desk work and is one of the safest backbends for beginners.
Shalabhasana
शलभासन
Locust Pose — a prone backbend that powerfully strengthens the entire posterior chain — lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. One of the best postures for lower back rehabilitation when performed correctly.
Ustrasana
उष्ट्रासन
Camel Pose — a deep backbend that powerfully opens the chest, stretches the hip flexors, and strengthens the back. One of the most effective counter-poses to prolonged sitting.
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
सेतु बंध सर्वांगासन
Bridge Pose — strengthens the back, opens the chest, and gently stimulates the thyroid. Useful as both an active strength-builder and a restorative posture (supported on a block).
Chakrasana
चक्रासन
Wheel Pose (Upward Bow) — the most complete backbend, opening the front of the body from ankles to throat. Stimulates the nervous system, reverses spinal compression, and is classically associated with rejuvenation and vitality.
Navasana
नावासन
Boat Pose — a core-strengthening posture that builds abdominal and lower back strength, stimulates the kidneys and intestines, and improves digestion. The definitive posture for building solar plexus (Manipura) fire.
Purvottanasana
पूर्वोत्तानासन
Upward Plank — a counter-pose to Paschimottanasana. Stretches the front body, strengthens the arms and wrists, and opens the chest. The name means "intense stretch of the east" — the front of the body.
Adho Mukha Svanasana
अधोमुख श्वानासन
Downward-Facing Dog — one of the most recognised yoga postures and an excellent full-body stretch. Both a resting pose and an active posture that builds strength and flexibility simultaneously.
Anjaneyasana
अंजनेयासन
Low Lunge — a powerful hip-flexor stretch that counteracts prolonged sitting. Opens the front of the hip and thigh, improving posture and relieving lower back pain.