Ayurvedic Yoga

Utthita Trikonasana: An Ayurvedic Guide to Triangle

Utthita Trikonasana, commonly known as Triangle Pose, is composed of three Sanskrit terms: ‘utthita’ meaning extended, ‘tri’ meaning three and ‘kona’ meaning angle. The literal translation is exte...

Virabhadrasana II: An Ayurvedic Guide to Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II, or Warrior II, is named after Virabhadra who is a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. Virabhadra took form to avenge the death of Shiva’s consort, Shakti. Warrior II is the stance take...

Vasisthasana: An Ayurvedic Guide to Side Plank

Vasisthasana, is the Yoga posture named after the great sage, Vasistha. This great spiritual leader was the teacher to Prince Rama and helped Rama awaken to the light of spiritual transformation. ...

Ashta Chandrasana: An Ayurvedic Guide to High Lunge

Ashta Chandrasana literally translates to, Eight Moon Crescent Pose; however, it is more commonly known as High Lunge. This strong standing posture has a myriad of benefits including: -strengtheni...

Anjaneyasana: An Ayurvedic Guide to Crescent Lunge

The Yoga posture, Anjaneyasana, is named after a baby named Anjaneya. Anjaneya was born to a beautiful woman, Anjana, and the wind god, Vayu. Anjana desired to become a mother and Lord Vayu heard ...

Surya Namaskar B: An Ayurvedic Guide to Sun Salutation B

Similar to Surya Namaskar A, Surya Namaskar B, or Sun Salutation B, is a series of postures linked together with the breath. Sun Salutes are traditionally practiced in the morning to greet the new ...

Surya Namaskar A: An Ayurvedic Guide to Sun Salutation A

Surya Namaskar A, or sun salutation A, is a series of 12 postures that are linked together with the breath. Sun salutations are traditionally practiced in the morning, as the sun rises, in order to...

Kapha Balancing Yoga for Spring

A kapha balancing yoga practice is indicated if one is feeling any symptoms of excess kapha dosha as described above. The intention of kapha yoga is to increase feelings of lightness, warmth, and v...