This pose goes by many names: Ananthasana, Sleeping Vishnu Pose, or Pose of Infinity. I find it to be relaxing but also playful because it reminds me of my cheerleading days at school. Back then, I didn’t even realise I was doing Ananthasana; I thought I was just posing for the annual cheer team photo! … [Read more…]
The strong pose you see above is Deviasana, or Goddess Pose. This pose makes one feel strong and powerful as the deep squat can really get the thighs and buttocks burning. At the same time, this is a delicate pose as the arms are held up and hands are holding the soft Gyana mudra, which … [Read more…]
This is the second blog in a series of posts I’m doing about the Hindu gods and the Yoga poses dedicated to them. Last week, I wrote about Lalitha, a goddess full of love and power. This week’s ‘guest’ is Ganesha, the baby blue elephant you’ve probably seen on posters, t-shirts, towels and any other … [Read more…]
Hanuman is the god of knowledge and strength, and he is referred to as the lord of celibacy and victory. He is mentioned in various ancient texts and in later literature he became the patron saint for athletic pursuits such as wrestling, martial arts and acrobatics. Hanuman is a favoured god with the people of … [Read more…]
Lalitha is a sensuous goddess who lives in a perpetual state of harmony. She’s full of bliss! She is most often portrayed carrying a bow made of sugar cane and has flowers that are used as the arrows. The five flowers are to represent the five senses. She also carries a goad, a noose, is … [Read more…]