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The term carries two meanings — the full backbend arching the spine into a wheel shape, and the broader practice of asanas that activate each of the seven chakra centres. See how to do it and the key benefits.
Classical texts describe asanas as stable, comfortable positions for extended mental practice, categorised today by body position — standing, seated, supine, prone, inverted. See the complete guide to pose categories.
Ushas Mudra — the Dawn Gesture — is a yogic hand gesture invoking the energy of Ushas, the Vedic goddess of the dawn, who represents the awakening of consciousn
On an inhale, the belly drops toward the floor, the tailbone and heart lift, and the head rises naturally — always paired with Cat Pose to warm the spine. See how to do it, the steps, and key benefits.
Folding the torso toward the legs stretches the entire posterior chain while activating the parasympathetic relaxation response at the same time. See the best poses, steps, and flexibility benefits.
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana — the Extended Big Toe Pose — is a standing balance in which the practitioner stands on one leg, extends the other leg forward (or
Prana Shakti — the vital life force energy — is the fundamental animating power that underlies all physical, mental, and spiritual health in the yogic tradition
Merudanda Mudra — the Spinal Column or Mount Meru Gesture — is a yogic hand gesture that directly invokes and activates the sushumna nadi (the central energy ch
Eka Pada Koundinyasana — the One-Legged Arm Balance of Sage Koundinya — is an advanced arm balance that combines twisting, arm strength, and hip flexibility in
Chandrakala Mudra — the Lunar Phase or Crescent Moon Gesture — is a yogic hand gesture that invokes the cooling, receptive, feminine energy of the moon (Chandra
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