“Vakra” means ‘twisted’ in Sanskrit. In this pose the practitioner’s trunk gets twisted to the left and right sides. Sequence: Sit erect on the floor with legs stretched in front. Keep your hands on either side with palms touching the ground. Fold your left leg at the knee and place it near the right thigh [...]

“Veer” refers to ‘warrior’ in Sanskrit. In this posture the body assumes the position a warrior takes before attacking. Hence the name Veerasana or Warrior pose. Sequence: Stand erect in Tadasana with legs joined together and arms by the sides. Stretch your left leg and place it in front while exhaling. Bend the left leg [...]

“Viparit” means ‘inverted’ and “Karani” means ‘action’. In this pose the body is kept inverted. Sequence: Lie down on the floor on your back with your legs together. Keep your hands on either side with palms facing the floor. Inhale and pressing down the palms, raise both your legs together. Both legs should be straight [...]

“Virabhadrasana” is a warrior incarnation of Shiva. Sequence: Stand erect in Tadasana with legs together and hands joined in front of the chest. Spread apart your legs. Turn your right foot in to make an angle of 45 degrees and your left foot out to the left 90 degrees. Make sure the left and right [...]

In Sanskrit the word “Vriksha” means ‘tree’. In this pose the practitioner holds his body still like a tree. Sequence: Stand erect in Tadasana with your feet joined together. Keep your legs straight and your arms on either side. Lift your right leg and fold it at the knee. Holding the ankle with both hands, [...]