“Yoga is, indeed, an excellent form of exercise that carries with it many immediate and long-term physical benefits from improved flexibility to stronger muscles and bones. However, yoga is not just about moving through the poses. Mindfulness plays an essential part in any dedicated yoga practice. If performed properly, yoga quiets the mind of all distracting thoughts from the outside world (chittavritti, meaning mind chatter), bringing you to a place of peace within. In turn, being mindful of your thoughts will allow you to be mindful of, and truly connected with, your body, thus completing the cycle of mental and physical health that will allow you to enjoy all the wonderful things that life has to offer.”
~ Mr Yoga.
ENGLISH NAME
Half Bound Unsupported Bound One-Legged Intense Stretch Pose Prep.
SANSKRIT NAME
Ardha Baddha Niralamba Baddha Eka Pada Uttanasana Prep.
PHONETIC PRONUNCIATION
(UHR-duh BUH-duh nir-ah-LUHM-buh BUH-duh EY-kuh PUH-duh ut-tahn-AHS-uh-nuh)
SANSKRIT TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION
ardha = half
baddha = bound
niralamba = unsupported
baddha = bound
eka = one
pada = foot or leg
ut = intense
tan= to stretch or extend
ALSO KNOWN AS
Lord of the Dance Pose Prep. Modification (Natarajasana Prep.) and Half Bound Unsupported Bound One-Legged Forward Bend Prep.
MODIFICATION
one hand to the floor
POSE TYPE
standing one-legged balance, forward bend, binding
DRISHTI POINT
Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands), Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
CHAKRAS ACTIVATED
root chakra (#1),
sacral chakra (#2),
heart chakra (#4)
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.
