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# Bharat YogaVidya Kendra

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## Posts
- [Yoga Sangha](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/sadhaka-membership/yoga_sangha/): Yoga Sangha
- [Purnima & Ekadashi Meditation](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/sadhaka-membership/purnima-ekadashi_meditation/): Purnima & Ekadashi Meditation
- [Pranayama Yoga Nidra](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/sadhaka-membership/pranayama-yoga-nidra/): Pranayama & Yoga Nidra
- [Yoga Sadhana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/sadhaka-membership/yoga_sadhana/): Daily Yoga · Live Online  · Foundation & Intermediate · Nāth Tradition
- [200 Hour Residential Yoga Teacher Training](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-teachers-training/200-hours-ttc/): Residential · Madanapalle Campus · Nāth Tradition
- [200 hours TTC Asanas](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/curriculum/200-hours-ttc-asanas/): BYK Sadhana Foundation Series
- [Sadhaka Membership](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/sadhaka-membership/): Daily Yoga · Live Online · Nāth Tradition
- [200 hours TTC Nāth & Haṭha Texts](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/curriculum/200-hours-ttc-nath-texts/): Text by Text
- [200 hours TTC Practical](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/curriculum/200-hours-ttc-practical/): Chapter by Chapter
- [200 hours TTC Theory](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/curriculum/200-hours-ttc-theory/): Chapter by Chapter
- [200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-teachers-training/200-hours-online-ttc/): Online · Live + Recorded · Nāth Tradition
- [The Life and Legacy of Tenzin Palmo](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/blog/the-life-and-legacy-of-tenzin-palmo/): In May and June we read texts, first the Yoga Upanishads and then the Yoga Vasishtha. This month we are reading a book by someone still living, and in her case the life behind the book is as much the teaching as the book itself.
- [Senior Yoga Teacher](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/openings/senior-yoga-teacher/): Bharat Yogavidya Kendra (BYK), founded in 2022 by Sri M — realized spiritual master, social reformer, and author — is a premier yoga institute dedicated to preserving the Nath lineage and the wisdom of traditional yoga. BYK operates as part of the ecosystem of The Satsang Foundation, founded by Sri M, and shares its campus and spirit.
- [Yogavidya July 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2607/): For two months we have been inside old texts. The Yoga Upanishads told us the mind is the cause of both bondage and freedom. The Yoga Vasishtha spent thirty-two thousand verses showing us that the world we experience is largely the mind’s own making. This month we turn to someone who took teachings like these and lived on them, alone, for twelve years.
- [200 hours Online Yoga Teacher Training Course](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/200-hours-online-yoga-teacher-training-course/): A 200-hour online Yoga Teacher Training Course at Bharat Yogavidya Kendra, rooted in the living Nath tradition of Sri M, designed to deepen your practice and prepare you to teach yoga with clarity, discipline and confidence.
- [The Wisdom of Movement](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/the-wisdom-of-movement/): INR 1250
- [Decoding the Cosmic Dream: The Timeless Wisdom of Yoga Vāsiṣṭha](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/articles/decoding-the-cosmic-dream/): ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ जय श्री राम ॥
- [Yoga Sutras: Chapter 4 | Kaivalya Pada](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/self-paced/yoga-sutras-chapter-4-kaivalya-pada/): The Kaivalya Pada, the final chapter, brings the teachings to completion. It explores the nature of liberation and the freedom that arises when the mind is no longer bound by conditioning. It examines samskaras (latent impressions), memory, and identity, showing how patterns are formed and resolved. The distinction between the seer and the seen becomes clearer, leading to deeper understanding.
- [Yoga Sutras: Chapter 3 | Vibhuti Pada](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/self-paced/yoga-sutras-chapter-3-vibhuti-pada/): The Vibhuti Pada, the third chapter, explores deeper stages of practice where concentration, meditation, and absorption function as one continuous process. It introduces samyama, a refined state of focused awareness, through which perception becomes subtler. As attention deepens, certain capacities (siddhis) may arise, though they are not the goal of Yoga.
- [Balavidya](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/balavidya/): Bharat Yogavidya Kendra Presents
- [Children’s Yoga TTC](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/online-yoga-courses/childrens-yoga-ttc-2/): 95-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training · Online
- [International Day of Yoga (IDY)](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/idy/): Wellness, Wisdom & World Peace
- [Yogavidya June 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2606/): Last month we read two of the Yoga Upanishads. One of them had a line we kept coming back to. The mind is the cause of both bondage and freedom. This month we read a text that takes that one line and unfolds it into thirty-two thousand verses.
- [Yogavidya May 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2605/): Most of us would say the mind is the problem. It will not stay still when we want it to. It chases things, gets stuck on old hurts, wakes us up at three in the morning. When we sit to meditate, the mind is mostly what we are wrestling with.
- [AbhayaM – Yoga for Elderly](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/abhayam/): AbhayaM is an 8-session online yoga programme for seniors, taught live on Zoom by teachers from Bharat Yogavidya Kendra, under the guidance of Sri M.
- [Trataka: The Art of Focused Gazing](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/trataka/): INR 1250
- [Yogavidya April 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2604/): Arjuna knew what was required of him. He was a warrior, the cause was just, and the battle was legitimate. None of it helped. When he looked across and saw his own teachers and family on the other side, he could not do it. He put his bow down.
- [Yoga Sutras: Chapter 2 | Sadhana Pada](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/self-paced/yoga-sutras-chapter-2-sadhana-pada/): The Sadhana Pada, the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras, moves from understanding to practice. It presents a structured path for those who wish to work with the mind in a disciplined and steady manner.
- [Yoga Sutras: Chapter 1 | Samadhi Pada](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/self-paced/yoga-sutras-chapter-1-samadhi-pada/): The Samadhi Pada, the first chapter of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, lays the foundation for understanding the nature of the mind and the path of Yoga. This series explores how mental fluctuations shape experience, and how stillness brings clarity.
- [Science of Mudras](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/science-of-mudras/): INR 1250
- [Sri M on Best Ways to Pray](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/comic-strip/sri-m-on-best-way-to-pray/): Sri M on Best Way to Pray
- [Evolving the Mindset via Non-dual Philosophy](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/blog/evolving-the-mindset-via-non-dual-philosophy/): Most of us assume we have one mind. We say "my mind is restless" or "my mind won't stop" as if there is a single thing in there making all the trouble. But Vedanta looked more carefully than that, a long time ago, and said — actually, it is not one. There are four functions at work, and until you see them separately, you will keep blaming "the mind" without knowing what you are blaming.
- [Yogavidya March 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2603/): Have you ever noticed how the mind has a life of its own? You sit down to meditate and within seconds it has wandered off to a conversation from last week, a worry about tomorrow, a song you heard in the car. You did not invite any of it. It just showed up.
- [Foundations of Mantra Sadhana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/foundations-of-mantra-sadhana/): INR 1250
- [Sri M on Shivam](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/comic-strip/sri-m-on-shivam/): Sri M on Shivam
- [Spiritual Cleansing Through Devotion](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/blog/spiritual-cleansing-through-devotion/): Devotion is often spoken of as an emotion—something tender, uplifting, occasionally intense. But the Gita presents bhakti in a far more grounded way. Bhakti is not a mood. It is a method—a way of training the heart so that the mind becomes lighter, steadier, and clean enough to recognise what is real.
- [Yogavidya February 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2602/): Devotion is not meant to be a mood that comes and goes. In the Gita, bhakti is presented as a discipline that refines the inner life—quietly, steadily, and without spectacle.
- [Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishwara Pranidhana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/residential-course/tapas-svadhyaya-ishwara-pranidhana/): The heat generated by sticking to a practice. By following the Ashram schedule without deviation, you build the inner strength necessary for transformation.
- [Little Yogis Summer Camp](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/residential-course/kids-camp/): In today’s fast-paced world, where children often grapple with societal pressures and distractions, a strong foundation of physical, mental, and emotional well-being is essential. Bharat Yogavidya Kendra’s Yoga for Kids Camp offers a unique opportunity for children aged 7 to 15 to explore the transformative teachings of yoga in a joyful and nurturing environment.
- [Yoga Workshop for Women – Relax, Renew, Rise](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/yoga-workshop-for-women-relax-renew-rise/): INR 4000
- [Chaitra Navaratri Sadhana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/chaitra-navaratri-sadhana/): The sadhana unfolds gently over nine mornings, allowing the practices to settle naturally.
- [Wall and Chair Yoga Workshop](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/wall-chair-yoga-workshop/): INR 1250
- [Yogavidya January 2026](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/yoga-vidya/2601/): Happy New Year to all our readers!
- [Sri M on Viveka and Vairagya](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/comic-strip/sri-m-on-viveka-and-vairagya/): Sri M on Viveka and Vairagya
- [The Four Pillars of Inner Strength](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/blog/the-four-pillars-of-inner-strength/): January represents a threshold—a doorway between what has been and what could be. We all stand at this threshold with lists of resolutions: to eat better, to work smarter, to be kinder. Yet, how often do we find ourselves back in old patterns by February? The ancient sages of Vedanta suggest that we often try to build the roof of a house before we have laid the foundation. In the spiritual tradition, this foundation is known as Sadhana Chathusthaya—the Fourfold Qualifications.
- [Utthita Parsvakonasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/utthita-parsvakonasana/): Avoid or modify this pose if you have:
- [Ardha Kapotasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/ardha-kapotasana/): Ardha Kapotasana (अर्ध कपोतासन), or Half Pigeon Pose, is one of the most popular and effective hip openers in modern yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "ardha" (half), "kapota" (pigeon), and "asana" (posture).
- [Bhujapidasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/bhujapidasana/): Bhujapidasana (भुजपीडासन), or Shoulder-Pressing Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "bhuja" (arm or shoulder), "pida" (pressure), and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its name from the pressure of the inner thighs on the upper arms and shoulders.
- [Kakasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/kakasana/): Kakasana (काकासन), or Crow Pose, is a foundational arm-balancing yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "kaka" (crow) and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body is balanced on the hands, with the shins resting on the backs of the upper arms. It is often one of the first arm balances that students learn and is a great way to build confidence, strength, and balance.
- [Titibasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/titibasana/): Titibasana (टिट्टिभासन), also known as Firefly Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga posture that combines a deep forward bend with a powerful core and arm engagement. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "tittibha" (firefly) and "asana" (posture). The pose resembles a firefly with its legs and arms stretched out, creating a shape that appears to hover just above the ground.
- [Astavakrasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/astavakrasana/): Astavakrasana (अष्टावक्रासन), or Eight-Angle Pose, is a challenging and intricate arm-balancing yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "asta" (eight), "vakra" (bent, curved), and "asana" (posture). The pose is named after the sage Astavakra, who was born with eight deformities and became a revered spiritual guru. The physical pose resembles the eight bends in the sage's body, as the legs and arms are bent and twisted.
- [Brahmacharyasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/brahmacharyasana/): Brahmacharyasana (ब्रह्मचर्यासन), or Celibate's Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "brahmacharya" (celibacy) and "asana" (posture). The pose is often associated with the practice of Brahmacharya, a concept in yoga and Hinduism that refers to controlling one's vital energy, often related to sexual continence. The physical pose is a powerful practice that builds strength, focus, and body control.
- [Eka Pada Koundinyasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/eka-pada-koundinyasana/): Eka Pada Koundinyasana (एक पाद कौण्डिन्यासन), or One-Legged Koundinya's Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga posture that combines a twist, a forward bend, and a leg extension. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "eka" (one), "pada" (foot), "koundinya" (a sage), and "asana" (posture). It is believed to be named after the sage Koundinya, symbolizing the strength, balance, and focus required to hold the pose.
- [Sirsasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/sirsasana/): Sirsasana (शीर्षासन), or Headstand, is often called the "King of All Asanas" due to its numerous physical and mental benefits. There are two primary variations in the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition: Sirsasana A and Sirsasana B. While both are inversions, they differ in their foundational support and a few key aspects.
- [Urdhva Dandasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/urdhva-dandasana/): Urdhva Dandasana (ऊर्ध्व दण्डासन), or Upward-Facing Staff Pose, is an advanced inversion that is a challenging variation of Sirsasana (Headstand). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "urdhva" (upward), "danda" (staff), and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its name from the shape of the body, as the legs are held parallel to the floor, creating a staff-like line.
- [Padma Mayurasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/padma-mayurasana/): Padma Mayurasana (पद्म मयूरासन), or Lotus Peacock Pose, is a highly advanced arm-balancing yoga posture that combines the full expression of Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) with the deep hip-opening of Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "padma" (lotus), "mayura" (peacock), and "asana" (posture).
- [Mayurasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/mayurasana/): Mayurasana (मयूरासन), or Peacock Pose, is a challenging arm-balancing yoga posture that resembles a peacock ready to display its tail feathers. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "mayura" (peacock) and "asana" (posture). It is a demanding pose that requires a high degree of core strength, arm strength, and balance, as well as a strong internal focus.
- [Eka Pada Chakrasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/eka-pada-chakrasana/): Eka Pada Chakrasana (एक पाद चक्रासन), also known as Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana, or One-Legged Wheel Pose, is a challenging and advanced backbending posture in yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "eka" (one), "pada" (foot or leg), "chakra" (wheel), and "asana" (posture). This pose takes the foundational strength and flexibility of Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) and adds the element of balance by lifting one leg off the floor.
- [The Science of Pranayama](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/online-yoga/workshops/the-science-of-pranayama/): Breath is not just air. It is information, rhythm, and regulation.
- [Eka Pada Galavasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/eka-pada-galavasana/): Eka Pada Galavasana (एक पाद गालवसन), or Flying Pigeon Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga posture that combines a deep hip opener with upper body strength. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "eka" (one), "pada" (foot), "galava" (a sage), and "asana" (posture). It is believed to be named after the sage Galava, who was known for his dedication and perseverance, qualities that are essential for mastering this pose.
- [Setu Bandhasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/setu-bandhasana/): Setu Bandhasana (सेतु बन्धासन), or Bridge Pose, is a foundational supine backbend in yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "setu" (bridge), "bandha" (lock or bond), and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body forms a bridge-like shape, which is why it's commonly known as Bridge Pose. It is a versatile posture that can be both a gentle restorative pose and a powerful strengthener.
- [Sarvanga Badha Setu Bandhasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/sarvanga-badha-setu-bandhasana/): Sarvanga Badha Setu Bandhasana, which is a variation of Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose). The most common name for this pose is simply Setu Bandhasana or Bridge Pose. The full Sanskrit name, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, combines a few terms: "setu" (bridge), "bandha" (lock or bond), "sarva" (all), "anga" (limb), and "asana" (posture), indicating that it is a "bridge lock with all limbs." The term "badha" can be interpreted as a "bound" or "locked" variation, which typically refers to holding the ankles with the hands in the full expression of the pose.
- [Navasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/navasana/): Navasana (नावासन), or Boat Pose, is a challenging seated posture that builds core strength, improves balance, and tones the abdominal muscles. The name comes from the Sanskrit word "nava" (boat) and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body is balanced on the sitting bones, with the legs and torso lifted, creating a shape that resembles a boat.
- [Uttana Padasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/uttana-padasana/): Uttana Padasana (उत्तान पादासन), or Raised Leg Pose, is a simple but effective yoga posture that strengthens the core and abdominal muscles. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "uttana" (raised, intense stretch), "pada" (foot), and "asana" (posture). This pose is an excellent way to build foundational strength in the abdominal region without putting strain on the back.
- [Matsyasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/matsyasana/): Matsyasana (मत्स्यासन), or Fish Pose, is a gentle backbend and heart-opening yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "matsya" (fish) and "asana" (posture). The pose is said to resemble a fish, and it is traditionally believed that practicing it makes one able to float in water like a fish. Matsyasana is a great counter-pose to shoulder stands and other inversions, as it gently stretches the neck and chest.
- [Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/urdhva-mukha-paschimottanasana/): Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana (ऊर्ध्व मुख पश्चिमोत्तानासन), or Upward-Facing Intense West Stretch, is an advanced seated balancing posture in yoga. It is a challenging variation of Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend) and Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toes Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "urdhva" (upward), "mukha" (face), "paschima" (west, referring to the back of the body), "uttana" (intense stretch), and "asana" (posture).
- [Ubhaya Padangusthasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/ubhaya-padangusthasana/): Ubhaya Padangusthasana (उभय पादांगुष्ठासन), or Both Big Toes Pose, is a challenging seated balancing posture in yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "ubhaya" (both), "pada" (foot), "angustha" (big toe), and "asana" (posture). It is a demanding pose that combines a deep hamstring stretch with core strength and balance.
- [Garudasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/garudasana/): Garudasana (गरुडासन), or Eagle Pose, is a standing balancing posture that requires focus, coordination, and a sense of "unfolding." The name comes from the Sanskrit words "Garuda" (the king of birds or an eagle-like mythical creature) and "asana" (posture). Unlike many other poses that expand outward, Garudasana involves wrapping the limbs inward toward the midline of the body.
- [Supta Konasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/supta-konasana/): Supta Konasana (सुप्त कोणासन), or Reclining Angle Pose, is an advanced inverted yoga posture that combines a deep forward bend with a wide-legged stretch. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "supta" (reclining or sleeping), "kona" (angle), and "asana" (posture). It is a challenging inversion that requires significant flexibility in the hamstrings, hips, and back.
- [Urdhva Padmasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/urdhva-padmasana/): Urdhva Padmasana (ऊर्ध्व पद्मासन), or Upward Lotus Pose, is an advanced and complex inversion that combines the benefits of an inverted posture with the deep hip-opening of Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "urdhva" (upward), "padma" (lotus), and "asana" (posture). It is typically practiced as a part of a finishing sequence in a traditional yoga class.
- [Karnapidasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/karnapidasana/): Karnapidasana (कर्णपीड़ासन), or Ear Pressure Pose, is an advanced yoga posture that combines the elements of an inversion and a forward bend. It is a deeper variation of Halasana (Plough Pose) and is often performed at the end of a sequence, as it is a deeply calming and introspective pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "karna" (ear), "pida" (pressure or pain), and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its name because the knees are placed next to the ears, creating a gentle pressure that helps to block out external sounds.
- [Halasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/halasana/): Halasana (हलासन), or Plough Pose, is a classic yoga posture that is typically practiced as a follow-up to Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand). The name comes from the Sanskrit word "hala" (plough) and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its name from its final shape, which resembles a traditional Indian plough used to cultivate fields. Halasana is a deep inversion and forward bend that provides an intense stretch to the entire back of the body.
- [Supta Padangusthasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/supta-padangusthasana/): Supta Padangusthasana (सुप्त पादांगुष्ठासन), or Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, is a foundational yoga posture that provides a deep stretch to the hamstrings, hips, and calves. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "supta" (reclining), "padangustha" (big toe), and "asana" (posture).
- [Chakrasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/chakrasana/): Chakrasana (चक्रासन), also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana (ऊर्ध्व धनुरासन) or Wheel Pose, is a powerful and iconic backbending yoga posture. The name "Chakrasana" comes from the Sanskrit words "chakra" (wheel) and "asana" (posture), as the body forms a wheel-like shape. The alternate name, "Urdhva Dhanurasana," translates to "Upward-Facing Bow Pose," describing the shape of the body as an upward-facing bow.
- [Padma Sarvangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/padma-sarvangasana/): Padma Sarvangasana (पद्म सर्वांगासन), or Lotus Shoulder Stand, is an advanced variation of Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand). The pose combines the inverted nature of Shoulder Stand with the deep hip-opening and intricate leg position of Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "padma" (lotus), "sarva" (all), "anga" (limbs or body parts), and "asana" (posture).
- [Niralamba Sarvangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/niralamba-sarvangasana/): Niralamba Sarvangasana (सर्वांगासन), or Shoulder Stand, is one of the most important and well-known poses in hatha yoga. It is often called the "Queen of all Asanas" because of its profound therapeutic effects on the entire body. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "sarva" (all), "anga" (limbs or body parts), and "asana" (posture), signifying that it benefits all parts of the body.
- [Salamba Sarvangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/salamba-sarvangasana/): Salamba Sarvangasana (सालम्ब सर्वांगासन), or Supported Shoulder Stand, is a fundamental inversion in yoga. It is often called the "Queen of all Asanas" because of its wide-ranging benefits for the entire body. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "salamba" (supported), "sarva" (all), "anga" (limbs or body parts), and "asana" (posture). The "supported" aspect of the name refers to the hands supporting the back, and in some traditions, the use of blankets under the shoulders.
- [Adho Mukha Svanasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/adho-mukha-svanasana/): Adho Mukha Svanasana (अधो मुख श्वानासन), or Downward-Facing Dog Pose, is one of the most widely recognized and practiced yoga postures. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "adho" (downward), "mukha" (face), "svana" (dog), and "asana" (posture). It is a foundational pose in almost every style of yoga and is known for its ability to both strengthen and stretch the entire body.
- [Urdhva Mukha Svanasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/urdhva-mukha-svanasana/): Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (ऊर्ध्व मुख श्वानासन), or Upward-Facing Dog Pose, is a foundational yoga posture and a key component of Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "urdhva" (upward), "mukha" (face), "svana" (dog), and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the practitioner lifts their torso and thighs off the ground, resembling a dog stretching upward.
- [Eka Pada Rajakapotasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/eka-pada-rajakapotasana/): Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (एक पाद राजकपोतासन), or One-Legged King Pigeon Pose, is a deep hip-opening and backbending yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "eka" (one), "pada" (foot), "raja" (king), "kapota" (pigeon), and "asana" (posture). This pose combines a forward-bending hip opener with a backbend, creating a challenging and therapeutic stretch.
- [Kapotasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/kapotasana/): Kapotasana (कपोतासन), or Pigeon Pose, is a deep backbend and chest-opening yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "kapota" (pigeon or dove) and "asana" (posture). The pose is an intense heart opener and an excellent way to increase spinal flexibility.
- [Anjaneyasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/anjaneyasana/): Anjaneyasana (अञ्जनेयासन), or Low Lunge Pose, is a foundational yoga posture that deeply stretches the hips and strengthens the legs. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anjaneya," another name for Hanuman, the monkey god, whose mother's name was Anjani. It is believed that this pose represents the devotion and strength of Hanuman.
- [Vasisthasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/vasisthasana/): Vasisthasana (वसिष्ठासन), or Side Plank Pose, is a challenging arm-balancing yoga posture that strengthens the core, arms, and legs while improving balance. The pose is named after the sage Vasistha, one of the seven great rishis (sages) of ancient India.
- [Anantasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/anantasana/): Anantasana (अनंतासन), or Side-Reclining Leg Lift, is a reclining yoga pose that provides a deep stretch to the hamstrings, hips, and inner thighs while also strengthening the core. The name comes from the Sanskrit word Ananta, which is another name for the Hindu god Vishnu, who is often depicted reclining on the serpent Ananta.
- [Parshva Bakasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/parshva-bakasana/): Parshva Bakasana (पार्श्व बकासन), or Side Crane Pose, is an advanced arm-balancing yoga pose. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "parshva" (side or flank), "baka" (crane), and "asana" (posture). It's a twisting variation of Bakasana (Crane Pose), requiring a combination of core strength, arm stability, and a deep spinal twist.
- [Bakasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/bakasana/): Bakasana (बकासन), or Crane Pose, is a foundational arm-balancing posture in yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit word "baka" (crane) and "asana" (posture). The pose resembles a crane perched on its long legs, which are represented by the arms in this case. Bakasana is an excellent pose for building arm and core strength, as well as mental focus and balance.
- [Utthan Pristhasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/utthan-pristhasana/): Utthan Pristhasana (उत्थान पृष्ठासन), or Lizard Pose, is a deep hip-opening yoga posture. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "utthana" (stretched out), "pristha" (back), and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its English name, Lizard Pose, because the body's low, wide stance with the forearms on the floor resembles a lizard crawling.
- [Ardha Pincha Mayurasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/ardha-pincha-mayurasana/): Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (अर्ध पिंच मयूरासन), or Dolphin Pose, is a foundational yoga pose that serves as a powerful preparatory posture for inversions like Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) and Sirsasana (Headstand). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "ardha" (half), "pincha" (feathers), "mayura" (peacock), and "asana" (posture).
- [Chaturanga Dandasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/chaturanga-dandasana/): Chaturanga Dandasana (चतुरंग दण्डासन), or Four-Limbed Staff Pose, is a foundational yoga posture that strengthens the entire body. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "chatur" (four), "anga" (limb), "danda" (staff), and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body is held straight and rigid like a staff, supported by four limbs
- [Hanumanasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/hanumanasana/): Hanumanasana (हनुमानासन), or Full Split Pose, is a challenging yoga posture that represents a deep hip and hamstring stretch. The pose is named after Hanuman, the monkey god from the Hindu epic Ramayana. This deep stretch requires a significant amount of flexibility and strength.
- [Dhanurasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/dhanurasana/): Dhanurasana (धनुरासन), or Bow Pose, is a foundational prone backbend in yoga that resembles an archer's bow. The pose gets its name from the Sanskrit word dhanu (bow) and asana (posture). It is a powerful stretch for the front of the body and a significant strengthener for the back.
- [Vipareeta Naukasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/vipareeta-naukasana/): Vipareeta Naukasana, also known as Reverse Boat Pose or Inverted Boat Pose, is a back-strengthening yoga posture that works the core, back, and glutes. It's essentially the opposite of the popular Navasana (Boat Pose), where you balance on your tailbone. In Vipareet Naukasana, you balance on your abdomen.
- [Shalabhasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/shalabhasana/): Shalabhasana (शलभासन), or Locust Pose, is a prone backbend in yoga that strengthens the entire back of the body. The name comes from the Sanskrit word "shalabha" (locust) and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body resembles a locust at rest, or about to take flight, which is why it is often called Locust Pose.
- [Ardha Shalabhasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/ardha-shalabhasana/): Ardha Shalabhasana (अर्ध शलभासन), or Half Locust Pose, is a variation of Shalabhasana (Locust Pose) that focuses on strengthening the back and core by lifting one leg at a time. The name comes from the Sanskrit words "ardha" (half), "shalabha" (locust), and "asana" (posture).
- [Tiryak Bhujangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/tiryak-bhujangasana/): Tiryak Bhujangasana (तिर्यक् भुजंगासन), or Twisting Cobra Pose, is a variation of the traditional Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "tiryak" (oblique, twisting), "bhujanga" (serpent or cobra), and "asana" (posture). It is a backbend with a lateral twist, which provides a deeper stretch to the back and abdomen while stimulating the internal organs.
- [Niralamba Bhujangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/niralamba-bhujangasana/): Niralamba Bhujangasana (निरालम्ब भुजंगासन), or Sphinx Pose, is a variation of Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words nira (without), alamba (support), and bhujanga (serpent), which means unsupported cobra pose. It is a gentler backbend than Bhujangasana, but it is also a great way to strengthen the back and core.
- [Bhujangasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/bhujangasana/): Bhujangasana (भुजंगासन), or Cobra Pose, is a foundational prone backbend in yoga that is part of the traditional Sun Salutation sequence. The name comes from the Sanskrit word "bhujaṅga" (serpent or cobra) and "asana" (posture). The pose gets its name from the way the body, when lifted from the floor, resembles a cobra with its hood raised.
- [Sarpasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/sarpasana/): Sarpasana (सर्पासन), or Snake Pose, is a prone backbend in yoga that gets its name from the way the body resembles a snake rising up. It is often compared to Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), but the key difference is that Sarpasana is a more unsupported backbend, using the muscles of the back and core rather than the arms for support.
- [Paschimottanasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/paschimottanasana/): Paschimottanasana (पश्चिमोत्तानासन), or Seated Forward Bend, is a foundational yoga posture that provides an intense stretch to the entire back of the body, from the heels to the head. The name is a combination of Sanskrit words: "paschima" (west, or the back of the body), "uttana" (intense stretch), and "asana" (posture).
- [Yoga Mudrasana](https://bharatyogavidyakendra.in/asanas/yoga-mudrasana/): Yoga Mudrasana (योग मुद्रासन), or Psychic Union Pose, is a seated forward bend that is often practiced after Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The name comes from the Sanskrit words "yoga" (union), "mudra" (seal or gesture), and "asana" (posture). In this pose, the body is sealed in a forward fold, which is said to promote internal focus and the flow of energy.

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