Standing Yoga Poses
Build strength and set the foundation for a safe yoga practice. Get step-by-step instructions and reap the benefits of standing yoga poses here.
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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Chair Pose
Do you ever quietly curse when your teacher cues Utkatasana? Here's how to loathe it less.
Tree Pose
A classic standing posture, Vrksasana establishes strength and balance, and helps you feel centered, steady and grounded.
6 Ways to Transition Into Triangle Pose
Approaching this classic asana in a new way can make you keenly aware of your alignment—and help you break free of your rut.
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend
Open wide into Prasarita Padottanasana to increase flexibility by leaps and bounds.
Eagle Pose
You need strength, flexibility, and endurance, and unwavering concentration for Eagle Pose.
Warrior II Pose
Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana II strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.
Pyramid Pose | Intense Side Stretch Pose
Parsvottanasana encourages balance, body awareness, and inspires confidence.
Warrior III Pose
A standing posture centered around balance, Virabhadrasana III will strengthen your legs, ankles and core.
Downward-Facing Dog
One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.
Extended Triangle Pose
Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.
Chair Pose
Utkatasana powerfully strengthens the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.
Extended Side Angle Pose
Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Extended Side Angle Pose.
How a Wall Can Revolutionize Your Revolved Half Moon
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Warrior I Pose
Virabhadrasana I is a foundational yoga pose that balances flexibility and strength in true warrior fashion.
Revolved Triangle Pose
As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.
Mountain Pose
The foundation of all standing poses, Mountain Pose makes a great a starting position, resting pose, or tool to improve posture.
Not a Fan of Crunches? Try These 5 Standing Yoga Poses for Core Strength
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Revolved Side Angle Pose
This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.
Don’t Just Perform Lord of the Dance. Use Props to Practice It With Intention
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Tight Hamstrings? Here’s How to Modify Your Practice to Make Standing Poses Doable
Practicing yoga with tight hamstrings isn't about stretching past your known limits. It's about finding a way to practice within them.