Seated Asanas

It refers to a seated posture that guides the mind and body towards tranquility, much like a lotus blooming gracefully from the mud.

It literally means a comfortable seated posture and is used as a foundational seat for extended periods of sitting, such as meditation, breathing exercises, or reading.

It refers to a stable posture where the spine is held straight and the legs are extended forward, resembling a stable staff.

It refers to a seated posture that cultivates a strong and stable mind, like that of a hero.

Named for the way the legs resemble the shape of a cow's face when intertwined, this pose simultaneously enhances flexibility in the hip and shoulder joints.

It's considered one of the most suitable postures for meditation, believed to aid the path to spiritual accomplishment and enlightenment.

It refers to half the form of Lotus Pose, with only one foot placed on the opposite thigh.

It refers to a seated posture where the soles of the feet are joined and the knees open out to the sides, resembling a butterfly opening its wings.

It refers to a challenging pose where the body folds forward like a tortoise retracting into its shell, involving a deep forward bend and profound hip opening.

Marīchyāsana is named after the ancient Indian sage Marichi.

It means a strong and stable posture, and it is one of the few asanas believed to aid digestion after a meal.

Also known as Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, it is a quintessential seated twisting asana.