Upavishta Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Upavistha (उपविष्ट) means open/seated, Kona (कोना) means angle and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose 3)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) meaning hero, Bhadra (भद्रा )meaning friend and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose 2)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) meaning hero, Bhadra (भद्रा )meaning friend and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.
Virasana (Hero Pose)
This page explains virasana, the Hero Pose, for learners searching how to practise this kneeling seat correctly and safely. You will find clear steps, alignment cues, common mistakes, benefits, variations, props and safety guidance. It suits beginners and regular practitioners who want a clear, practical, teacher-led guide to Hero Pose and its knee-friendly modifications.
Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Posture)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Supta (सुप्त) meaning ‘supine or recline’, ‘pada’ meaning foot’, ‘Angustha’meaning ‘Big toe’ and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Vira (विरा) means hero, Bhadra (भद्रा )means friend and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Padma (पद्मा) meaning lotus and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.
Bakasana (Crane Pose)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Baka (बक) meaning crane or Kaka (काक) meaning crow and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.
Sirsasana (Headstand)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Sirsa (शीर्ष) meaning head and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.
Savasana (Corpse Pose)
The Sanskrit name is derived from Śhava (शव) meaning “corpse” and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture” or “seat”.