Yoga Poses (Asanas)
Individual postures from standing to inversions, their Sanskrit names and benefits.
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97 termsTadasana (Mountain Pose)
The foundational standing pose—feet rooted, spine tall, establishing alignment and awareness.
Savasana (Corpse Pose)
Final relaxation pose—lying flat, completely releasing the body and mind.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
An inverted V-shape pose stretching the entire back body while building strength.
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)
A powerful standing lunge with arms overhead—building strength and focus.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)
A wide-stance pose with arms extended—cultivating strength and steady gaze.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III)
A balancing pose forming a T-shape—challenging stability and concentration.
Vrksasana (Tree Pose)
A one-legged balance with foot pressed to inner thigh—cultivating rootedness and poise.
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
A standing pose with body forming triangular shapes—stretching sides and opening hips.
Balasana (Child's Pose)
A resting pose with forehead to floor—calming the mind and gently stretching the back.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
A gentle backbend lying prone—opening the chest and strengthening the spine.
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Dog)
A deep backbend with lifted thighs—opening the heart and building back strength.
Chaturanga Dandasana
Four-limbed staff pose—a low plank building core and arm strength.
Phalakasana (Plank Pose)
A foundational pose holding the body in a straight line—building full-body strength.
Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold)
A seated pose folding forward over extended legs—stretching the entire back body.
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold)
Folding forward from standing—releasing the spine and calming the nervous system.
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon)
A challenging balance pose with body forming a half-moon shape—building strength and focus.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose)
A deep hip opener often held for extended periods—releasing stored tension.
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
The classic meditation seat with legs crossed and feet on opposite thighs.
Sirsasana (Headstand)
The "king of asanas"—balancing inverted on the head and forearms.
Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
The "queen of asanas"—balancing on shoulders with legs vertical.
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
A supine backbend lifting the hips—strengthening legs and opening the chest.
Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose)
A deep backbend with hands and feet on floor—opening the entire front body.
Bakasana (Crow Pose)
An arm balance with knees resting on upper arms—building focus and strength.
Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
A kneeling backbend reaching for the heels—deeply opening the heart and hip flexors.
Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
A supine pose with chest lifted and head back—opening throat and chest.
Navasana (Boat Pose)
A seated balance forming a V-shape—intensely strengthening the core.
Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
A standing balance with wrapped limbs—building focus and stretching shoulders.
Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose)
A graceful standing backbend balance—embodying Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby)
A playful supine pose holding the feet—releasing the lower back and hips.
Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow)
A flowing movement between spinal flexion and extension—warming up the spine.
Parivrtta Utkatasana (Twisted Chair)
Chair pose with a spinal twist—building heat while detoxifying.
Vasisthasana (Side Plank)
A lateral arm balance—strengthening the core and shoulders.
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle)
A lunging pose with one arm extended overhead—stretching the entire side body.
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle)
Triangle pose with a deep twist—challenging balance while detoxifying.
Viparita Karani (Legs Up Wall)
A restorative inversion with legs resting against a wall—promoting circulation and calm.
Salamba Bhujangasana (Sphinx Pose)
A gentle prone backbend on the forearms—accessible heart opener.
Salabhasana (Locust Pose)
A prone backbend lifting limbs off the floor—strengthening the back body.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
A prone backbend holding the ankles—deeply opening the front body.
Halasana (Plow Pose)
An inversion with feet reaching behind the head—stretching the spine and shoulders.
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist)
A deep seated spinal twist—promoting digestion and spinal mobility.
Trikonasana
Triangle pose—stretching the sides and building stability.
Parsvakonasana
Extended side angle pose—deep lateral stretch and strength.
Ardha Chandrasana
Half moon pose—balance, strength, and opening through standing.
Prasarita Padottanasana
Wide-legged forward fold—stretching hamstrings and calming the mind.
Parsvottanasana
Intense side stretch—deep hamstring and shoulder opening.
Garudasana
Eagle pose—balancing with wrapped limbs for focus and stability.
Natarajasana
Dancer pose—graceful backbend balance honoring Shiva Nataraja.
Vrikshasana
Tree pose—rooted standing balance cultivating steadiness.
Bakasana
Crow pose—arm balance building core strength and focus.
Kakasana
Crane pose—similar to crow with straighter arms.
Parsva Bakasana
Side crow—twisted arm balance challenging core and balance.
Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Flying splits—advanced arm balance with legs extended.
Astavakrasana
Eight-angle pose—arm balance named after sage Astavakra.
Tittibhasana
Firefly pose—arm balance with legs extended forward.
Bhujapidasana
Shoulder pressing pose—compact arm balance with crossed feet.
Mayurasana
Peacock pose—challenging arm balance on wrist pressure.
Pincha Mayurasana
Forearm stand—inversion on forearms building shoulder strength.
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Handstand—full inversion on hands requiring strength and balance.
Sirsasana II
Tripod headstand—headstand with hands flat on ground.
Mukta Hasta Sirsasana
Free hands headstand—advanced headstand without arm support.
Urdhva Padmasana
Lotus in headstand—combining lotus position with inversion.
Padma Sirsasana
Lotus headstand—headstand in full lotus position.
Ustrasana
Camel pose—kneeling backbend opening heart and throat.
Kapotasana
King pigeon—deep backbend reaching for feet from head.
Laghu Vajrasana
Little thunderbolt—kneeling backbend touching crown to floor.
Supta Vajrasana
Reclined thunderbolt—lying back from kneeling position.
Matsyasana
Fish pose—supine backbend opening heart and throat.
Uttana Padasana
Raised legs pose—supine with legs and head lifted.
Navasana
Boat pose—seated balance strengthening core and hip flexors.
Ardha Navasana
Half boat pose—lower back on floor engaging deep core.
Ubhaya Padangusthasana
Both big toes pose—V-sit holding big toes.
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana
Upward facing forward fold—balancing fold with legs extended up.
Supta Konasana
Reclined angle pose—wide-legged inversion touching toes overhead.
Halasana
Plow pose—inversion with feet touching floor behind head.
Karnapidasana
Ear pressure pose—knees to ears in plow variation.
Garbha Pindasana
Embryo in womb pose—rolling in lotus with arms through legs.
Kukkutasana
Rooster pose—lifting body with arms through lotus.
Tolasana
Scale pose—lifting body off floor in lotus or crossed legs.
Lolasana
Pendant pose—crossed legs lifted and swinging.
Baddha Padmasana
Bound lotus—lotus with arms wrapped grabbing toes.
Yoga Mudrasana
Yoga seal—forward fold from lotus or seated position.
Kurmasana
Tortoise pose—forward fold with shoulders under knees.
Supta Kurmasana
Sleeping tortoise—bound version with feet behind head.
Dwi Pada Sirsasana
Both feet behind head—extreme hip opener with feet crossed behind head.
Eka Pada Sirsasana
One foot behind head—deep hip opener and hamstring stretch.
Skandasana
Side lunge—deep lateral stretch with one leg extended.
Malasana
Garland pose—deep squat opening hips and grounding.
Baddha Konasana
Bound angle pose—seated with soles together opening inner thighs.
Upavistha Konasana
Wide-angle seated forward fold—legs wide with chest to floor.
Hanumanasana
Splits pose—full front splits named after Hanuman's leap.
Samakonasana
Side splits—full lateral splits with legs extended sideways.
Gomukhasana
Cow face pose—seated with stacked knees and bound arms.
Bharadvajasana
Sage twist—gentle seated spinal twist named after the sage.
Marichyasana A
Sage Marichi pose—seated forward fold with one knee bent.
Marichyasana C
Sage twist—seated twist with bound arms around bent knee.
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Half lord of fishes—deep seated spinal twist.
Pasasana
Noose pose—deep squat twist with bound arms.
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