Poses

Forward Bend Poses

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  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

  This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.

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  Balasana (Child's Pose)

  Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.

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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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  Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)

  A forward bend for all levels of students, Janu Sirsasana is also a spinal twist.

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  Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)

  Marichi is the Vedic Adam, and the "father" of humanity.

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  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

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  Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)

  A good preparation for most of the seated forward bends, twists, and the wide-leg standing poses.

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  Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

  Bound Angle Pose is an excellent groin and hip-opener.

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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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  Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose)

  A cross between Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog. This pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.

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  Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose)

  This beginner variation is done with the hands on the floor.

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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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  Ardha Uttanasana (Standing Half Forward Bend)

  Half Intense Stretch Pose is commonly known as Half Standing Forward Bend Pose

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  Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

  The pose as described here is technically known as Prasarita Padottanasana I.