At Aayana Yoga, every posture is a living prayer—an alchemy of breath, alignment, and intention that transforms the body into a temple.
To practice Full Saddle, begin by kneeling on your mat. Sit back between your heels, ensuring your knees are no wider than hip-distance apart. Slowly recline backward, supporting yourself on your elbows first. If accessible, lower all the way onto your back, resting your shoulders and head on the mat. Your arms can rest alongside […]
To practice Crescent Moon Pose, begin by lying flat on your back on your mat. Slowly shuffle your feet and your entire torso to the left, creating a large, smooth “C” curve with your body. Your right hip will stack on top of your left, and your right shoulder will gently pull across towards the
To practice Snail, place a bolster or folded blankets several inches away from a wall. Lie on your back with your hips on the bolster and your legs extending up the wall. Slowly walk your feet down the wall, lowering your torso toward the floor, and allow your arms to rest comfortably beside you or
To practice Twisted Roots, begin by lying supine on your mat. Draw both knees into your chest for a moment to release the lower back. Extend your arms out to the sides in a “T” position, palms facing down for stability. As you exhale, gently drop both knees together over to one side, aiming to
Place a yoga brick or bolster on its lowest height. Lie on your back and position the prop under your sacrum (the flat, bony part of your pelvis just above the tailbone). Allow your legs to relax comfortably, either bent with feet flat or extended long. Your arms can rest alongside your body or open
Sit with your legs extended straight in front of you. Inhale to lengthen slightly, and exhale to fold forward from the hips, allowing your spine to round naturally. Rest your torso on your thighs or on a prop like a bolster, and let your arms relax alongside your legs or hold your feet. This pose
Sit on your mat and widen your legs into a wide “V” shape, keeping your knees slightly bent to avoid strain. Inhale to lengthen your spine, and exhale to walk your hands forward, folding toward the floor. Rest your torso on the mat or on a prop, and allow your arms to relax. This pose
