Yoga Asana (Rocket & Ashtanga)

Learn the sanskrit name of the Asanas relevant to Rocket and Asthanga Yoga.

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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

Keyboard commands:

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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?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

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Sama = Equal, same

sthiti = standing pose

Upward Salute

Keyboard commands:

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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?

Keyboard commands:

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= for-/backward,

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urdhva = upward

hasta = hands

asana = pose

Mountain Poase with heels lifted

Keyboard commands:

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= for-/backward,

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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?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

tada = mountain

asana = pose

Low Plank

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Chaturanga Dandasana

First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose

What does Chaturanga Dandasana mean?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

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catur = four

anga = limb

danda = staff

asana = pose

Upward facing dog

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Urdhva mukha Svanasana

First drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose

OORD-vah MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-ahna

What does Urdhva Mukha Svanasana mean?

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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

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