Overview
Discover seated asanas described in ancient scriptures. Sandra Anderson guides us through classic postures with wide-ranging benefits, from releasing tension in the whole body to turning the mind inward for meditation, all the while sharing instructions and stories from source texts.
5-Part Series
Yogis are particularly fond of seated asanas, and not just for meditation purposes. Eight of the 15 asanas described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the most comprehensive of the pre-modern hatha yoga texts, are seated...
One interpretation of “gomukha” alludes to the subtle power and hidden potentials of this classic sitting posture. We’ll first find steadiness and comfort by addressing common hip, knee, and shoulder restrictions with props and alternative...
Always a fun crowd pleaser! But the lion pose is much more than meets the eye. Learn how to engage the entire body, and access the doorway to ajna chakra. A tale from the Puranas...
Indra, lord of the mind, wields the weapon of vajra—a vibratory power and a ritual instrument in Tibetan Buddhism. For some, the pose may serve as a meditation seat. For others it’s an ideal counterpose...
If virasana is not part of your regular asana practice, this is the tutorial for you! A simple but powerful seated asana, virasana has a myriad of benefits, both structural and subtle. We’ll explore ways...
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