Poses

Sciatica

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  Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja's Twist)

  This gentle twist is a tonic for the spine and the abdominal organs.

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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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  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 Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

  This twist energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire.

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  High Lunge

  There's no agreed-upon Sanskrit name for this pose, though some schools of yoga call it the Ashva Sanchalanasana, or Horse Rider's Pose.

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  Marichyasana III (Marichi's Pose)

  Marichi's Pose is sometimes called the Sage's Pose.

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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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  Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)

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

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  Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

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

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  Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

  You need strength, flexibility, and endurance, and unwavering concentration.

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  Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

  Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

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  Agnistambhasana (Fire Log Pose)

  Stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.

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  Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

  Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

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  Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

  The ultimate yoga pose, Padmasana requires open hips and consistent practice.

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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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  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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  Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)

  Intensifies the stretch in the thighs and ankles of its upright version.