(Hatha yoga consultant)M. Junaid

SHALABHASANA
(The Locust Pose)
This is a unique pose where all the extensor muscles of the body are made to contract while all the flexors are relaxed and stretched. It is to be practiced lying prone on the seat. This is a complementary pose to bhujangasana in which the lower part...

PADAHASTASANA
(THE COMPLETE STRETCH)
I have explained the Asana known as Paschimatanasana the yogic posterior stretching pose in which one sits on the floor with the legs fully stretched out together and the trunk is so bent forward as to enable the exerciser to touch his knees with his...

AKARSHANA DHANURASANA
(PULLING THE BOW)
In this pose the student lies on his chest, fold his legs on the back and pulls them with the hands. The body is thus arched inwards and is said to resemble a bow.

JANUSIRASANA
(THE KNEE-AND-HEAD POSE)
Janusirasana the knee head pose is a variation which is easy and definitely prepares one for Paschimatanasanaand Padahastasana. I have called the former a variation in relation to the latter Asanas but in the Yogic scheme it is described as a main form...