Advanced Yoga Poses
At the core of any Yoga practice is the performance of yoga poses (asanas). Each and every pose has precise, explicit and definite benefits. These benefits are both physical as well as mental. For every asana there are instructions, photographs, with the benefits of the pose clearly explained. The below mentioned asanas are listed in alphabetical order. Alongside, are given the Sanskrit names.
For those who are not sure whether or not they are ready for advanced poses, the yardstick is simple. Having got a good grip of the all essential arm balances, inverted poses, and backward bends, the Yoga practitioner is now ready to try some of the advanced poses mentioned below. Bear in mind, however, that these poses are called advanced since they call for a lot more strength and flexibility than the elementary or intermediate Yoga poses. Both of these are got from practising a lot of Yoga over a long period. So there is no need for any kind of rush to become an advanced student. The poses will still be there whenever the practitioner is ready for them.
- Compass Pose - Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana
- Crow Pose - Bakasana
- Eagle Pose - Garudasana
- Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
- Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
- Flying Crow Pose - Eka Pada Galavasana
- Flying Crow Pose - Eka Pada Galavasana
- Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana
- Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana
- Headstand Pose – Salamba Sirsasana
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- King Dancer Pose – Natarajasana Pose
- Monkey Pose - Hanumanasana
- One Legged Kind Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
- Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
- Scorpion Pose – Vrschikasana
- Side Crow Pose - Parsva Bakasana
- Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana
Above all, remember not to strain too much or all the benefits will be lost. Contrary to that, you may even incur negative side effects.
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