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.
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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
Revolved Triangle Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana
Eight drishti: angustha ma dyai - thumb
Extended side angle pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Fourth drishti: hastagrai - hand or fingertips
Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
par-ee-VREET-tah pars-vah-cohn-AHS-annaj
Forearm Stand / Lifted Peackock Feather Pose
Pincha Mayurasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
Third drishti: nabhi chakra - navel
Foot to Hand Pose
Padahastana
Third drishti: nabhi chakra - navel
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana
Third drishti: nabhi chakra - navel
Standing Forward Bend Varation
Uttanasana Variation
Third drishti: nabhi chakra - navel
Half Forwardbend
Ardha Uttanasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Wide Leg Intense Strechting Pose A
Prasarita Padottanasana A
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Wide Leg Intense Strechting Pose B
Prasarita Padottanasana B
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Wide Lege Intense Streching Pose C
Prasarita Padottanasana C
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Wide Leg Intense Streching Pose D
Prasarita Padottanasana D
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Horizontal Splits
Samakonasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Classic Splits
Hanumanasana
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
(pictures: Hanuman Variations)
Seated Wide Angle Pose
Upavistha Konasana Varation
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Straddle Press
Mula Bandha Checkup
First Drishti: nasikagra - tip of the nose
Pyramid Pose
Parsvottanasana
Fifth drishti: padhayoragrai - toes
(pictures: Pyramid variations)
Extended hand to big toe posture A
Utthita hasta padangusthasana A
Fifth drishti: padhayoragrai - toes
Extended Hand to big toe posture B
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasaa B
Sixth drishti: parse - to the right
Seventh drishti: parse - to the left
