Poses

Foot

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  Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

  Chair Pose clearly works the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.

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  Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

  Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

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  Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)

  This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.

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  Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)

  Provides relief from backache and stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves.

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  Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)

  Named for a fierce warrior, an incarnation of Shiva, this version of Warrior Pose increases stamina.

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  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

  One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.

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  Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

  Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

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  Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

  Practiced as a starting position for standing poses, in between standing poses, or by itself to improve posture.

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  Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

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