Poses

Chest

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  High Lunge, Variation

  This variation of High Lunge is also a great preparation for the full version of Virabhadrasana I Pose (Warrior I Pose).

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  Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)

  Modern yogis agree that Viparita Karani may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

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  Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)

  Nataraja is another name for Shiva. His dance symbolizes cosmic energy.

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  Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)

  Hanuman, is a figure in Hindu mythology. The word "Hanuman" literally means "having large jaws."

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  Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)

  Deep backbend that puffs the chest, making a yogi resemble a pigeon.

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  Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)

  One of three revolved variations of standing poses.

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  Dandasana (Staff Pose)

  It might look easy, but there's more to Staff Pose than meets the eye.

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  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

  Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.

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  Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

  Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.

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  Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose)

  Invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. An extremely deep backbend appropriate for advanced practitioners only.

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  Simhasana (Lion Pose)

  In this seated pose, you can kneel on a folded blanket to pad the knees, shins, ankles, and the tops of the feet.

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  Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)

  This lunge variation stretches the thighs and groins and opens the chest.

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  Pasasana (Noose Pose)

  In the full pose the arms are wrapped around the squatting legs and the hands are clasped behind the back, forming a "noose."

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  Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II)

  Nowadays we simply shoo pigeons away from our public gathering places. But in Vedic times, 3,000 years ago, the pigeon was a bird of ill omen, the messenger of the goddess Nirriti, a personification of misfortune, misery, and death.

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  Sphinx Pose

  Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.

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  Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

  Vrksasana clarifies just how challenging it can be to stand on one leg.

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  Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose )

  Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.

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  Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)

  Upward-Facing Dog will challenge you to lift and open your chest.