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Dragonfly pose, or parsva bhuja dandasana in Sanskrit, is a beautiful arm balance that requires focus and core strength. With the weight supported on the arms, one foot rests on the back of the arm while the other leg extends to the same side.
Etymology: The Sanskrit term "Maksikanagasana" breaks down into "Makara" meaning crocodile or dragon and "Naga" meaning snake. "Asana" translates to pose or posture. Hence, the name "Dragonfly Pose" is derived from the combination of these elements, evoking the imagery of a dragonfly in its graceful flight. Benefits:
13 cze 2024 · The name Maksikanagasana comes from Sanskrit: Maksi means "fly" or "insect." Naga means "serpent" or "dragon." Asana means "pose" or "posture." Thus, Maksikanagasana can be translated as "Dragonfly Pose," reflecting the elegant and balanced nature of a dragonfly. Maksikanagasana is pronounced as "mahk-see-kah-nah-gah-suh-nuh":
22 paź 2024 · Maksikanagasana: This pose is also known as the Dragon pose, and combines strength and balance with your mindful breath flow. This resembles the baby grasshopper pose, but Maksikanagasana is a more challenging, asymmetrical twist pose.
Dragon Fly Pose (Maksikanagasana) is all about strength and balance while the hips are in a deep twist. This advanced prone pose which is also an arm balance twists and contracts the psoas muscles supporting the hips and the pelvis to remain stable.
2 lut 2022 · Sometimes you’ll see this pose’s Sanskrit name listed as “Parsva Bhuja Dandasana,” which literally means “Side Arm Staff Pose.” Chaturanga Dandasana, which you likely practice in most yoga sequences, has the same arm position and means “Four-Limbed Staff Pose.”
21 gru 2023 · Parsva bhuja dandasana is an advanced side arm-balancing posture commonly known as dragonfly pose. From Sanskrit, it translates literally to “side arm staff pose” or “side arm stick pose.” This posture is best suited for experienced yogis who have developed openness in their hips as well as strength in their core and shoulders.
