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 Butterfly, sit on your mat with your spine tall. Bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall open to the sides. You can place supports like blocks or cushions under your knees for comfort. Slowly hinge forward from your hips, maintaining a long spine or allowing it to round […]
This restorative asana is renowned for its ability to release deep-seated physical and mental tension, making it a cornerstone of a balanced yoga practice. To practice Happy Baby, begin by lying supine on your mat. With an exhale, gently draw your knees toward your armpits, allowing them to widen comfortably around your torso. Reach your
Begin by kneeling on your mat. actively curl your toes under and slowly sit back onto your heels. The weight of your body will create a deep stretch across the tops of the feet, the ankles, and into the toes. If the sensation is too intense, place a folded blanket between your heels and your
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
