Yoga Asana (Rocket & Ashtanga)
Learn the sanskrit name of the Asanas relevant to Rocket and Asthanga Yoga.
Learn the sanskrit name of the Asanas relevant to Rocket and Asthanga Yoga.
Gate Pose
Parighasana
Ninth drishti: urdhva or antara - up to the sky
Tripod Headstand A
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Tripod Headstand B
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana B
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Tripod Headstand C
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana C
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Bound Hand Headstand Pose A
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Bound Head Heastand Pose B
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana B
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Bound Hand Headstand Pose C
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana C
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Bound Hand Headstand Pose D
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana D
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Shoulder Stand
Salamba Sarvangasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Plow Pose
Halasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Ear Pressure Pose
Karnapidasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Flying Lotus Pose
Urdhva Padmasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Embryo Pose
Pindasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Fish Pose
Matsyasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Extended Foot Pose
(extended fish pose)
Utana Padasana
Second drishti: bhrumadhya . Between the eyebrows (third eye)
Headstand
Sirsasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
(picture: modifcations)
Bound Lotus Pose (Sacred Seal)
Baddha Pasmasana
Yoga Mudra
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Full Lotus
Padmasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Sprung-up Pose
Utpluthih
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Corpse Pose
Savasana
Drishti: None, eyes are closed softly
Equal Standing Pose
SAMASTHITI
Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
- Stand on the mat with the feet together. Arms are relaxed at the side of the body. Heas in neutral. Evenly distribute weight on all four corners of the feet.
- Press the base of the big toes into the mat to engage pad bandha
- Draw the navel into the spine to engage uddiyana bandha
Modification
To help with balance, stand with the feet hip-with apart.
Sahm-as-TEE-tee
What does Samastihi mean?
Sama = Equal, same
sthiti = standing pose
Upward Salute
URDVHA HASTASANA
Eighth drishti: angustha ma dyai - thumb
- From samasthiti, on an inhale, raise the arms above the head , pressing the palms together at the top
- Draw the navel into the spine to engage uddiyana bandha
Modification
To ease shoulder tension, bring thands shoulder-with apart
What does URDHVA HASTASANA mean?
urdhva = upward
hasta = hands
asana = pose
Mountain Poase with heels lifted
TADASANA VARIATION
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of nose
- from uttanasana varation, on an inhale, straigthen the legs and roll up the spine one vertebra at the time until fully erect. Raise both hands overhead, turning the plams toward the centerline and keeping them shoulder-with apart
- On an exhale, lift the heels, balancing on the balls of the feet. Strech the body coompletely form the toes to the fingertips. Pull the fron ribs into the body to prevent the back from arching. Aim to create a hollow front body, feeling the pose as a handsstand on the feet. Press evenly into the balls of the feet to avoid balancing on the inner or outer edge of the foot
- Scoop the acrum under and draw the navel into the spine to engage uddiyana bandha and stabilize the core. Enggage the inner thights toward the midline to lift the pelvic floor and engage mula bandha. Maintain the soft sound of the breath through the contraction of the throat to gently apply jalandhara bandha.
- After a few breath, walk forward on the balls of the feet to return to the top of the mat for samasthiti
Modification
To aid with balance, leave the heels down, and focus on lengthening the spine
What does Tadasana mean?
tada = mountain
asana = pose
Low Plank
Chaturanga Dandasana
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
What does Chaturanga Dandasana mean?
catur = four
anga = limb
danda = staff
asana = pose
Upward facing dog
Urdhva mukha Svanasana
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
OORD-vah MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-ahna
What does Urdhva Mukha Svanasana mean?
urdhva = upward
mukha = facing
svana = dog
asana = pose
Downward facing dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Third Drishti: nabhi chakra - navel
AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-ahna
What does Adho Mukha Svanasana mean?
Adho = downwards
mukha = facing
svana = dog
asana = Pose
Chair pose
Utkatasana
Eightth drishti: angustha ma dyai - thumb
OOT-kah-TAHS-anna
Half Chair Pose
Ardha Utkatasana
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
ARD-hah OOT-kah-TAHS-anna
What does Ardha Utkatasana mean?
ardha = half
utkata = fierce, powerful
asana = pose
Crow Pose
Kakasana
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Crane pose
Bakasana A
First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Warrior I
Virabhadrasana A
Fourth drishti: hastagrai - hand or fingertips
Warrior II
Virabhadrasana B
Fourth drishti: hastagrai - hand or fingertips
Triangle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana
Eighth drishti: angustha ma dyai - thumb
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Cartes-fiches
Headstand
Sirsasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
(picture: modifcations)
Bound Lotus Pose (Sacred Seal)
Baddha Pasmasana
Yoga Mudra
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Full Lotus
Padmasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Sprung-up Pose
Utpluthih
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Corpse Pose
Savasana
Drishti: None, eyes are closed softly
