Back-Bends Yoga Poses
"Bhujanga" means "cobra" in Sanskrit. This asana is called "Bhujangasana" as the raised trunk, neck and head while practicing it resemble a cobra rearing its hood and about to strike, while the joined and stretched legs resemble its tail.
Chakrasana - Wheel Pose (Supine)"Chakra" means "wheel" in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, the body is arched backward and resembles the rim of a wheel. Hence the name.
Dhanurasana - Bow Pose"Dhanus" means "bow" in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, the body takes the shape of a bow, drawn tight to shoot an arrow. The stretched arms and lower legs resemble the taut bowstring, while the trunk and thighs resemble the wooden part of the bow.
"Janu" means "knee" and "hasta" means "hand" in Sanskrit. The hand is made to rest near the knee in this posture, hence the name.
Matsyasana - Fish Pose"Matsya" means "fish" in Sanskrit. If a person lies steadily on water in this posture, he can keep floating on it easily like a fish without the help of the hands and legs, as the name of the asana suggests.
Naukasana - Boat Pose"Nauka" means "boat" in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a boat. Hence the name.
Urdhvamukha Svanasana - Upward-facing dog poseThis pose is also called Downward Dog or Downward-Facing Dog.
Ushtrasana - Camel Pose"Ushtra" means "camel" in Sanskrit.
Veerasana - Warrior Pose"Veera" in Sanskrit means "brave". The way a brave man takes his position while attacking his enemy, the similar position is formed in this asana. Hence it is called as "Veerasana", the pose of a Warrior.