Patrick Ryan

Introduction Garland Pose, known in Sanskrit as Malasana, is a deep squatting posture that opens the hips and groin while strengthening the lower body. “Mala” means garland or necklace, and “asana” means pose. This pose is named after the way…

Introduction Four-Limbed Staff Pose, known in Sanskrit as Chaturanga Dandasana, is a fundamental yoga posture that builds strength and prepares the body for more advanced poses. “Chatur” means four, “anga” means limb, “danda” means staff, and “asana” means pose. This…

Introduction Fish Pose, known in Sanskrit as Matsyasana, is a rejuvenating back-bending posture that opens the chest and throat. “Matsya” means fish, and “asana” means pose. This asana is part of the Hatha Yoga tradition and is mentioned in classical…

Introduction Firefly Pose, known in Sanskrit as Tittibhasana, is an advanced arm balance that challenges strength, flexibility, and balance. “Tittibha” means firefly, and “asana” means pose. This asana is part of the Hatha Yoga tradition and is often incorporated into…

Introduction Fire Log Pose, known in Sanskrit as Agnistambhasana, is a seated hip-opening posture that resembles stacked logs in a fire, hence its name. “Agni” means fire, “stambha” means log, and “asana” means pose. This pose is part of the…

Introduction The Feathered Peacock Pose, known in Sanskrit as Pincha Mayurasana, is an advanced inverted arm balance that challenges strength, balance, and focus. “Pincha” means feather, “Mayura” means peacock, and “Asana” means pose. This posture is part of the Hatha…

Introduction The Extended Triangle Pose, known in Sanskrit as Utthita Trikonasana, is a fundamental standing pose in yoga practice. “Utthita” means extended, “Tri” means three, and “Kona” means angle, referring to the triangular shape formed by the legs and torso…

Introduction The Extended Side Angle Pose, known in Sanskrit as Utthita Parsvakonasana, is a powerful standing pose that combines strength, flexibility, and balance. This asana has its roots in classical Hatha Yoga and is also a key pose in the…

Introduction The Extended Puppy Pose, known in Sanskrit as Uttana Shishosana, is a heart-opening yoga posture that combines elements of Child’s Pose (Balasana) and Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). This pose has its roots in both Hatha and Ashtanga yoga…