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Back-bending yoga poses offer a variety of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Incorporating these poses into your yoga practice can contribute to overall well-being. Here are some reasons why back-bending yoga poses are considered beneficial:
Cobra pose, also known as Bhujangasana in Sanskrit, is a popular yoga pose that is often included in many yoga routines and sequences. It is a backbend pose that is commonly used to improve flexibility and strength in the spine, open up the chest, and engage the muscles of the >
Upward Facing Dog, often called “Urdhva Mukha Svanasana” in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose commonly used in various yoga sequences, especially in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. Upward Facing Dog Pose Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘urdhva’ = ‘upward’ ,‘mukha’ = ‘face’ and ‘svan’ = ‘dog’, ‘asana‘ = ‘posture’ In >
The term locust yoga pose refers to a yoga asana (yoga posture) known as “Shalabhasana” in Sanskrit. Shalabhasana is a backbend pose that resembles a locust lifting its body off the ground. Locust Pose Salabhasana Backward-bending Pose Yoga “Shalabha” which means “grasshopper” or “locust”, ‘asana‘ = ‘posture’ This pose brings >
The Bow Pose, also known as “Dhanurasana” in yoga, is a backbend that helps stretch and strengthen the back, open up the chest, and improve posture. Bow Pose Dhanurasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘dhanura’ means ‘bow’; named after the shape it takes – that of a strung bow. This pose increases >
The upward-facing bow pose in yoga is also known as “Wheel Pose” or “Urdhva Dhanurasana” in Sanskrit. It is an intermediate to advanced backbend that involves lifting and arching the entire body, forming a wheel-like shape. Upward-Facing Bow Pose Urdhva Dhanurasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘urdhva’ means ‘upward’, ‘dhanura’ means ‘bow’, >
Crescent Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) is a yoga pose that involves a low lunge with the back knee on the ground and the front knee bent at a 90-degree angle. The torso is upright, and backbend. Crescent Low Lunge Backbend Pose Anjaneyasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga Gets its name after Lord Hanuman’s >
The Fish Pose, known as “Matsyasana” in Sanskrit, is a yoga pose that involves lying on your back and arching your chest upward. Fish Pose – Matsyasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘matsya’ = ‘fish’, and ‘asana’ = ‘posture’ While doing this pose the weight of the body should be on the >
Half Pigeon Pose, or Ardha Kapotasana, is a yoga pose that stretches and opens the hips. It’s a variation of the full Pigeon Pose. Half Pigeon Pose Ardha Kapotasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘ardha’ means ‘half’, ‘kapota’ means ‘pigeon’, and ‘asana’ means ‘posture’ Seated on the floor with one leg extended >
Ardha Purvottanasana, also known as Reverse Tabletop Pose, is a yoga pose that involves a backward extension of the spine. Reverse Tabletop PoseArdha Purvottanasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘ardha‘ = ‘half’ ‘purva’ = ‘east’ ‘ut tan’ = ‘intense stretch’ ‘asana’ = ‘posture’ In yogic language the front part of the body >
Ustrasana, also known as Camel Pose, is a yoga pose that involves a deep backbend while kneeling. With the entire spine bent backwards, the chest and upper abdomen look like the back of a Camel. Camel Pose Ustrasana Backward-Bending Pose Yoga ‘ustra’ means ‘camel’ and ‘asana’, means ‘posture’ In this >
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