Poses

Anxiety

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  Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

  The torso and legs represent the body of the bow, and the arms the string.

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  Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

  For this pose you can pad your knees and shins with a thickly folded blanket.

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  Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

  Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

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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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  Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

  It is said that if you perform this pose in water, you will be able to float like a fish.

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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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  Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal)

  Practicing Anjali Mudra is an excellent way to induce a meditative state of awareness.

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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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  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

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  Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )

  This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.

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  Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

  Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

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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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  Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

  Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

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  Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)

  There are two interpretations of the Sanskrit Janu Sirsasana, Head-to-Knee and Head-of-the-Knee. The former emphasizes the forward bend. The latter refers to the "head" of the bent knee that you use press away from you to assist the forward bend.

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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.