Samakon Asan/ Right Angle Pose

Samakon - Right Angle Pose.

A right angle Pose is an angle of 90°. 

Samakonasana word comes from the Sanskrit language. Where Sama, meaning “straight,” Kona, meaning “angle,” and asana, means "pose"

samakonasana is a standing posture which helps straighten the spine by strengthening the back, shoulders, arms and area behind the chest. it also helps release tension by stretching the hamstrings and thighs.

Samakonasa is a deep hip-opening yoga that activates and stimulates the first three chakras, and mainly the Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra), also, it provides inner stability and strength needed for personal growth.

This provides strength to the hip joints and cures pain in that region.

The heart chakra is the center of love and compassion, that promotes forgiveness and acceptance of both others and self.

People who are suffering excessive neck pain must practice this asana daily to get immediate relief.

People who having shoulder or back injuries, legs injury, pain should avoid doing this asana.

Pregnant Women should not attempt this pose.

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Dolasan / Swing Pose

Dolasana - 

The word Dolasana is derived from Sanskrit where “Dol” means “To swing” or “To oscillate” Pose.

In the final position, the body swings like a pendulum while practicing this asana.

It is excellent for improving flexibility of the spine as it warms and stretches the back muscles and spine.

It strengthens the core body and stimulates the nervous, lymphatic and reproductive systems. 

Good for hamstrings, extends and enlivens the spine and central nervous system. Good to do when tired, brings sense of freshness.

This pose is not suitable for those with high blood pressure, vertigo, lower back problems or slipped disc, heart issues.

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Utthita Lolasan/ Extended Dangling Posture

Utthita Lolasana -

Sanskrit for 'extended dangling posture', otherwise known as 'swinging while standing'.

It is extremely energizing, removing tiredness, improving circulation and stimulating the spinal nerves.

It's a stimulating and energizing asana, improving stability in the back and hips.

This pose is not suitable for those with high blood pressure, vertigo, lower back problems or slipped disc.

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Triyaka Tadasan

Triyaka Tadasana - 

Tiryaka tadasana is a basic standing pose that is a variation of tadasana with a side stretch.

The name comes from the Sanskrit tiryaka, meaning “oblique” or “swaying”; tada, meaning “mountain”; and asana, which means pose.

It is known as swaying palm tree pose or standing side bend pose. 

It helps to reduce the belly fat, especially the fat accumulated around your waist and trims your waist. 

Provides a nice stretch to the muscles of the arms and legs, stretches the spine and relaxes the body.

Tones the liver while bending towards the right as the asana provides good stretch to the liver.

In adolescents and young adults, it corrects scoliosis.

Provides good stretch and opens up the chest. It helps in clearing the phlegm from the lungs.

Thus it is very beneficial in asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

People suffering from hernia, back pain, sciatica

Slip disc, hypertension and vertigo, heart diseases, cervical pain,severe headache, spinal injuries should avoid this asana.

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Tadasan/Palm Tree Pose

Tadasana - Palm Tree Pose

Tadasana is a simple standing asana, which forms the basis for all the standing asanas.

It is a key asana for all yoga practices.

It is a good asana for cultivating stillness, strength and a sense of relaxed power.

It can be performed between other asanas to allow the mind and body to absorb the benefits of the previous asana and prepare for the next one.

The biggest benefit of tadasana is that it helps in correcting your pose and improves your balance by making your spine more agile.

It helps in increasing the flexibility of your ankles, thighs and joints.

It can tone your hips and abdomen and helps to gain control over your muscular movements.

Practitioner with low BP don't held in the pose for long as it can create dizziness due to lack of blood circulation.

Pregnant Women keep distance between distance little wider between the feet.

Who have knocking knees keep heels slightly apart.

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Vajrasan

Vajrasan - 

Vajrasan comes from the Sanskrit words vajra, meaning “thunderbolt,” “diamond-like" pose.

To enter the pose, begin by kneeling on the floor. The hips and buttocks are at first lifted off the legs, the inner knees and thighs together, the tops of the feet on the floor and toes untucked.

Lower the hips and buttocks to sit on top of your heels on an exhale. Feet, ankles, shins, and knees should remain in one line. Sit up tall and activate the core muscles, drawing the shoulders down the back and away from the neck and ears.

Point the tailbone to the floor, arms relax on the tops of the thighs or along the sides of the body.

It is beneficial in aiding in digestion, relieving or preventing constipation,  strengthening pelvic muscles, calms body, helps in relieving knee pain, strengthen the thigh muscles, releive back pain.

This pose should be practiced very cautiously or not at all by those with a knee problem, as it is a stretch in the knees.

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Siddha Yoni Asan / Accomplished Pose for Women

Siddha Yoni Asana - 

(accomplished pose for women)

Siddha Yoni Asana is a basic seated asana.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit words, siddha, which means "accomplished," yoni means "womb" pose.

To enter the pose, begin by sitting on the ground. Bring the right heel in toward the groin and as close to the perineum as is comfortable.

The arch and ball of the right foot will press lightly against the inside of the left thigh. The weight of the body rests on the right heel.

Bring the left foot in, crossing it over the right foot and placing it on top of the right lower calf. The two ankles are now crossed and touching. The hands come to rest lightly on the lower thighs in chin mudra ( I personally Practice Surya Mudra)

Benefit of this pose is thought to calm the physical body while energizing the mind. It promotes fertility and sexual function.

If there is pain on the ankles resting on the ground, use a blanket as support. Beginners can take support of blanket too by sitting on it, as it helps to keep the pose straight.

Those who have experienced recent surgery, especially on the back or hip. Lower back pain, and sciatica.Knee pain, arthritis or recent knee injuries. Please avoid the pose.

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Ardhpadmasan

So, the question arises that the Lotus pose (Padmasana) sounds little difficult to start with.

No worries, let's start with the baby step.

ARDHA PADMASANA - 

Ardha padmasana is an intermediate variation of padmasana, the yoga posture often used for meditation.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit ardha, meaning "half," padma, meaning "lotus," pose.

In this pose, one leg is folded in so that the foot touches the inner thigh of the opposite leg. Then the other leg bends in, the foot lifts up, and is placed on the opposite thigh.

P.S. If you have weak or injured knees, ankels, suffering from sciatica avoid doing this posture as it places lots of strain on the knees, ankels and back. Likewise Padmasana.

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Padmasan/Lotus Pose

Padmasana - 

Lotus position or Padmasana is a cross-legged sitting meditation pose, in which each foot is placed on the opposite thigh.

It is an ancient asana in yoga, predating hatha yoga, and is widely used for meditation in Hindu, Tantra, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. 

P.S. If you have weak or injured knees, ankels, suffering from sciatica avoid doing this posture as it places lots of strain on the knees, ankels and back. Females should avoid the Asana during pregnancy journey. 

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Swastika Pose / Sukh Asana

Swastik Asana / Sukh Asana -

In this asana one leg is placed on another in a peculiar way and then the position is stabilized,sitting crossed - legs.

Since ancient times this Swastika is considered as auspicious symbol and this asana tries to attain the shape of swastika with legs placed on each other.

P.S. Do not perform this pose in case of any severe leg problem, if there is any pain in the lower spine or sciatica or in case of any severe knee problems.

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