Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
You need strength, flexibility, and endurance, and unwavering concentration.
Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
Nataraja is another name for Shiva. His dance symbolizes cosmic energy.
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
One of three revolved variations of standing poses.
Parighasana (Gate Pose)
The torso is curved to the side over the straightened leg.
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
Usually a counterpose to Trikonasana. Also a preparation for seated forward bends and twists.
Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose)
This beginner variation is done with the hands on the floor.
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)
The pose as described here is technically known as Prasarita Padottanasana I.
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Practiced as a starting position for standing poses, in between standing poses, or by itself to improve posture.
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose)
Upward-Facing Dog will challenge you to lift and open your chest.
Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
Chair Pose clearly works the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.
Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)
Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III Pose)
Customarily entered from Virabhadrasana I. Here we'll move into the pose from a high lunge position.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
What’s really being commemorated in this pose’s name, and held up as an ideal for all practitioners, is the "spiritual warrior."
Vrksasana (Tree Pose)
Vrksasana clarifies just how challenging it can be to stand on one le
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