In Sanskrit “Bhujanga” means “Serpent or snake”, and “Asana” means “posture”. The English name is “Cobra pose”.
Koormasana (Tortoise pose)
This asana prepares the spiritual aspirant for the fifth stage of yogic practice, pratyahara, sense withdrawal, which is symbolized by the tortoise. Koormasana is dedicated to Koorma, the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, maintainer of the universe.
Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
In Sanskrit “Ushtra” means “Camel”,”Asana” means “Pose”. The English name of the asana is “Camel Pose”.
Ardh Matsyendrasana (Half “Lord of the fish pose”)
In Sanskrit “Ardh” means “Half”,”Matsya” means “Fish” and “endra” means “King”, The English name of the asana is “Lord of the fish pose”.
Poorna Matsyendrasana (Full “Lord of the fish pose”)
In Sanskrit “Poorna” means “Full”,”Matsya” means “Fish” and “endra” means “King”, The English name of the asana is “Lord of the fish pose” or “Full spinal twist pose”.
Kukkutasana (Cockerel Pose)
In Sanskrit “Kukkut” means “Cockerel” and “Asana” means “Posture”. The English name of the asana is “Cockerel Pose”.
Lolasana (Swinging/ Pendant Pose)
In Sanskrit “Lola” means “Swinging” and “Asana” means “Posture”. The English name of the asana is “Swinging Pose”.
Baddha Padmasana (Locked Lotus Pose)
In Sanskrit “Baddha” means “Locked or Sealed”. The English name of the asana is “Locked Lotus Pose”.
Yogamudrasana (Psychic Union Pose)
In Sanskrit “Mudra” means “Seal or closure”. By making the seal, there is a union of body and mind. Position : Sitting Type : Balancing body and mind pose Spiritual Awareness : Balancing influence on all the chakras, while bending down effect on Manipura Physical Awareness : Spine, back, abdomen, knees, ankles, forehead with breathing…
Titaliasana (Butterfly Pose)
“Titali” means “Butterfly” and “Asana” means “Posture”. This asana is also called as “Baddha Konasana”. In English name is “Butterfly Pose”.