Utthita Trikonasana Say it like this: oo-TEE-Tah-tree-koh-NAH-suh-nah From the Sanskrit, utthita meaning extended, tri meaning three, kona meaning angle and asana meaning pose. Trikonasana is a beginner pose, one of …
How to do Plank Pose
Kumbhakasana: say it like this: koom-bahk-AHS-uh-nu The name comes from the Sanskrit words kumbhak meaning breath retention and asana which means pose. Plank Pose is a foundational pose and an …
How to do Warrior 1
Virabhadrasana Say it like this: veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna Meaning: Vira-Hero, Warrior, courageous and vigorous, Bhadra-Friend, good, auspicious. Asana-Pose. Virabhadrasana is a mythological character created by Lord Shiva, a Hindu God. This pose …
How to do Headstand
Shirshasana Say it like this: sheer-SHAH-sahn-ah Sometimes known as Sirsasana, this is often referred to as the King of all the asanas (poses) In a supported headstand (Salamba Sirasana) the …
Poses for Throat Chakra
The fifth of the body’s seven core energy centers, the throat chakra is the source of communication. When this chakra is balanced, it enables us to speak our truth with …
How To Do Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana Say it like this: boo-jahn-GAHS-uh-na The Sanskrit name comes from the word Bhujanga meaning serpent, and asana meaning pose. The Cobra Pose is an essential part of the Sun …
How To Do Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Say it like this: SAY-too BAHN-duh shar-vahn-GAHS-uh-nuh The Sanskrit name comes from five different words Setu means bridge. Bandha means lock. Sarva means all, Anga means limb …
How To Do Fish Pose
Matsyasana Say it like this: maht-see-AHS-uh-nuh The Sanskrit name for this pose comes from two words: Matsya meaning fish and Asana meaning pose. Commonly considered a counter pose to Sarvangasana …
How To Do Camel Pose
Ustrasana Say it like this: OOH-tra-AA-SUN-aa The Sanskrit name comes from Ustra meaning camel and asana meaning pose. The Camel pose is an intermediate level back bending posture that stretches …
How To Do Downward Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana Say it like this: AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna Adho Mukha means having the face downwards. Svana means dog. This pose looks like a dog stretching itself with its …
Yoga Teaching
Teach with candor. Be frank and honest about yourself and share your experiences, even if that experience is nervousness. Most people can already tell how you are feeling by observing you.
The opening of Vikasa Yoga on 11.11.11
The opening of brand new Vikasa Yoga in Koh Samui turned out to be a smash success with auspicious timing and location. Of course, in my view of the world, everything happens auspiciously but, this event came in a higher degree significance.
