Chakki Chalanasana
Chakki Chalanasana (Churning the Mill Pose) About the Pose Chakki Chalanasana is a traditional Hatha Yoga practice where the body mimics the action of grinding flour with a hand-driven millstone. It is performed in a seated position with legs stretched apart,...
Pada Uttanasana (Double Leg Raise Pose)
Introduction Pada Uttanasana is a classic yogic core-strengthening posture where both legs are lifted together while lying on the back. The name comes from Sanskrit: Pada (legs), Uttana (intense stretch/raised), and Asana (pose). It is commonly practiced as part of...
Plank Pose (Dandasana / Kumbhakasana)
Introduction While Dandasana in classical yoga refers to the Staff Pose (seated, legs extended forward), in modern practice the name is often used interchangeably with Plank Pose, also called Kumbhakasana. This posture is a fundamental core-strengthening asana that...
Padachalasana
Introduction Padachalasana (from Pada = leg, Chalana = movement) is a dynamic yoga exercise performed while lying on the back, where the legs are moved in a cycling motion. It is particularly effective for strengthening the abdominal muscles, hips, and thighs, and is...
