Pronunciation: MAAL-aa-sa-na Pose Type: Standing Watch little children playing and you will often see them in a natural squatting position…
Goddess Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
Pronunciation: SOUP-tah BAH-dah cone-NAHS-anna Pose Type: Standing, Reclining Poses Goddess Pose has two variations – both reclining and standing. The…
Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
Pronunciation: vrik-SHAHS-anna Pose Type: Standing, Balance Pose If you have ever slipped in the mud or tripped over a rock,…
Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)
Pronunciation: oo-TEE-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Extended Triangle Pose, or Utthita Trikonasana, is a standing yoga pose that is a…
Pyramid Pose (Parsvottonasana)
Pronunciation: parsh-voh-tahn-AHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Pyramid pose positions the body in a pyramid (inverted V) shape with the torso revolving…
Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
Pronunciation: ooh-tuhn-AHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Forward bend In Sanskrit, ‘ut’ means ‘intense’ and the Standing Forward Bend can be just that.…
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
Pronunciation: veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Pose The fiery power of Warrior I, or Virabhadrasana, is exemplified by this variation of…
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
Pronunciation: veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Pose The meaning of Warrior I, or Virabhadrasana, is fierce warrior. The pose is an…
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Pronunciation: tah-DAHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Standing Pose Every yogi knows that while it looks like you’re just standing in place, Mountain…
Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)
Pronunciation: ARD-uh ooh-tuhn-AHS-uh-nuh Pose Type: Standing fold Half Forward Bend is a relaxing stretch when practiced correctly. It is included…
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Pronunciation: (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAHS-anna) Other Names: Downward Dog, or just Down Dog Pose Type: Standing Downward Facing Dog, or Adho…
Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parvakonasana)
Pronunciation: oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna Pose Type: Standing Extended Side Angle is a full-body wake up pose that gives the body an…