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Asanas - Basic Yoga Positions
The Asanas are the basic sitting, standing, and reclining positions of Hatha Yoga. We reshape ourselves by placing our bodies in these poses.
Asanas and Yajnas of Yoga
The asanas of yoga were first devised to mirror the forms in nature, the yajnas are a ceremonial bridge between the inner and outer worlds, between human and the divine
Yoga Asanas and Massage Therapy
Yogassage is a form of bodywork that incorporates assisted yoga asanas (poses) and therapeutic massage techniques.
Find Yoga Poses
The heart of any yoga practice is the performance of yoga positions (called asanas), each of which has specific physical and mental benefits.
A Few Asanas
Start your yoga routine with with breathing and centering. Learn a few simple asanas, and gradually add more.
Step by Step Yoga Postures
Each posture gives Sanskrit name and English translation. I'll bet you'll recognise the lotus positon.
Yoga Posture Page
The stick figures will guide to in doing the asanas. The idea of vinyasas or sequences is explained.
Origin of Asana Names
Did you know asanas are also based on a sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology?