Reverse Table Top Pose is called Ardha Purvottanasana in Sanskrit. ‘Ardha’ means ‘half, ‘purva’ means ‘east’, ‘uth’ means ‘intense’ and ‘taan’ means ‘to stretch’. That is, intense stretch of east side.
A very simple pose to look at, Staff Pose is an excellent pose for strengthening the back. ‘Dandu’ in Sanskrit means ‘staff’ and ‘spine’. Staff Pose stretches the spine and also aids in proper breathing. The pose helps to focus on the flow of prana throughout the body.
‘Ardha’ in Sanskrit means ‘half’, ‘matsya’ means ‘fish’, ‘indira’ means ‘king’ and hence, the pose is called Half Lord of the Fishes Pose and also is referred to as Half Spinal Twist named after the twist involved in the pose. It is also believed that the pose is named after a yogi called Matsyendrar.
Janu’ in Sanskrit means ‘knee’, ‘sirasa’ means ‘head’, that is, placing the head on knee. Technically, it is one legged Seated Forward Bend.
‘Vakra’ in Sanskrit means ‘twisted’. The pose is performed by twisting the spine in both ways. Hence, the flexibility of spine is increased and tightness is reduced. Twisting also strengthens the hips and improves function of digestive system.
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