| | This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions. |
| | | This yoga posture opens the pelvic and chest cavity. The health of your spine corrects from this pose and it gives a massage to the internal organs, stimulating the Nervous, Reproductive, and Respiratory Systems. |
| | | Bow Pose requires flexibility and strength of the core and back. Increasing your physical fitness level, consistent practice of this pose will bring greater health to the nervous and digestive systems as the center of gravity rests in the abdomen. |
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The benefits of this yoga position include stress relief and upper body strength. Relaxing the body and bringing clarity to the mind, the pose works as a introduction to the Shoulderstand Posture. This pose must be included in consistent yoga exercise. |
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A rejuvenating yoga posture, Camel Posture allows for greater respiration by opening the chest and pelvic areas. Stretching the front of the body from knee to throat, yoga class with this yoga pose brings suppleness to the spine and lower back. |
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A deep backbend, this yoga position strengthens the muscles of the torso. Exercise with this pose for several rounds to bring heat and flexibility to the spine, releasing toxins and stimulating the internal organs. |
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This yoga pose is used in the Sun Salutation as a transitional posture between the Plank and Cobra Pose. By itself, it is a great muscle contractor to use before a lengthening stretch. Caterpillar Yoga Pose brings increased energy and opening to the lower abdomen. |
| | | A rejuvenating yoga pose, Childs Pose offers the body's systems relaxation during yoga practice. It is also the base to the yoga posture, Hare Pose and Hero Pose. If ever you feel tension or discomfort during yoga class, feel free to rest in this yoga pose until you are feeling strong. |
| | | This yoga posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open. It is a good yoga exercise to train the shoulderblades on proper positioning in relation to the spine. Return to a resting position, such as Child's Pose, after practice of this asana is recommended. |
| | | A yoga pose for complete relaxation is challenging first with the mind. Yoga practice usually includes this position near the beginning or end of asana practice, as therapy for fear, hypertension, insomnia, and even psychosis. |
| | | This yoga posture is not to be taken lightly! As a yoga exercise, it offers an intense stretch to the hip or knee areas. Listen to your body. For fitness and aesthetic benefit, the abdominals and stomach are toned in this yoga posture. |
| | | An advanced version of Crow Pose, this position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strenght also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist! |
| | | This yoga position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strength also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, begin by using a prop or wall for assistance! |
| | | One of the most popular yoga poses practiced in the West, this asana rejuvenates, releasing tension from the hips, abdomen, and back of the legs. However, this yoga position requires complete consciousness during yoga practice and the mind must be engaged on the proper position of the entire body. |
| | | This yoga pose not only requires strength and joint/muscular flexibility, but also concentration and coordination to calm the mind and still the body. Yoga class is built on many yoga positions that depend on proper lubrication of the joints, balance of the muscles and clarity of mind, which are all developed in the Eagle Balance Position. |
| | | This seated yoga pose translates as both 'joy' and 'comfort'. Practiced from the mat, it is a comfortable pose for yoga meditation. This yoga position also aligns the energy system, chakras, of the body to create balance and positive direction. |
| | | This yoga pose is an intense groin, hip, and side opener. A strengthener of the entire length of the body, this yoga exercise is a mixture of Triangle Yoga Pose and Warrior II Yoga Posture. This is to be practiced only when the thighs and hips have been strength. |
| | | The Fish yoga pose works as a great chest opener, inclreasing lung capacity. This position is often used in yoga class to counterbalance the Shoulderstand Yoga Posture and increases it's benefits. It is said that if you practice this pose in water, you will be able to float like a fish! |
| | | This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose. |
| | | This yoga pose calms and settles the mind through the inversion, while your core strengthens practicing the leg extension. This is an extended form of the Standing Forward Bend Position used commonly during yoga class, built to strengthen the core and acts as therapy for the back and hips. |
| | | This yoga pose opens the hips and knees, relieving stress from the lumbar region of the back and spine. While strengthening the legs and core, it has a coiling affect similar to the Catipilar Transitionary Position. Frog yoga pose is balanced by spinal lengthening asanas, or forward bend poses. |
| | | This pose focuses on the side of the body, lengthening and toning. This yoga posture alleviates respiratory problems and adjusts spinal placement. Practice of Complete Breath will compliment this posture and it's effects on health. |
| | | This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind. |
| | | Though this yoga pose incorporates the name of 'moon', it is a most rejuvenating yoga posture! Stretching the entire line of the body, this pose strengthens the cardiovascular, endocrine, and respiratory systems. Practice only with a health spine as yoga practice of Half Moon Bend Posture requires both strength and flexibility. |
| | | This yoga position works by massaging and stimulating the internal organs. Its therapeutic affect relieves constipation and dyspepsia and also cleansing the liver and kidneys. Half Spinal Twist Yoga Position should be practiced carefully and with Complete Breath as it works the back intensely. |
| | | This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist! |
| | | Relieving tension within the upper back and neck, this yoga pose also massages the digestive organs and stimulates the energies of the manipura and svadhishthana chakra. Tip: Keep the chin in towards the chest to relieve stress from the neck muscles! |
| | | The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure. |
| | | This yoga pose stimulates the crown chakra and improves concentration and memory. The head and home of the Sahasrara Chakra along with the forearms create the base of this balance. Practice of this yoga posture will also tone the abdominal - core - muscles for a sleek and slender mid-section. |
| | | Hero yoga pose is a relaxing seated posture used in yoga meditation. It is important when incorporating this pose into yoga practice to be aware of the positioning of the knees and heels of the feet. The chakras are aligned in proper position and can be practiced on any comfortable surface. |
| | | This yoga pose adds a twist to the meditative Hero! Twisting activates the sides of the body for a rejuvenating affect and stress-relief for the muscles that assist in breathing. The spine is elongated before twisting to ensure safety of the spine in this yoga exercise. |
| | | This yoga pose lengthens and stretches the achilles heel, back, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Massaging and stimulates the abdominal organs Heron Yoga Pose also engages the heart chakra. Though slightly intimidating, once practiced, this yoga exercise will become comfortable and self-fulfilling. |
| | | This yoga pose translates as another name of Shiva. King Dancer Yoga Pose is symbolic towards the Five Actions of Universal Energy: Creation, Protection, and Destruction of the World- or Self-Realization Self-Illusion, and Release. As yoga exercise, this position balanced and brings flexibility to the hips, spine, and chest. |
| | | This yoga pose is a complete extension of the spine, allowing the therapeutic fluids to bathe each vertebrae. Knee to Ear Yoga Pose is an advancement of the Plough Pose, the length from the knees to the toes is parallel to the ground. The skull becomes the root of the posture and allows for a gentle stretch of the neck. |
| | | This yoga pose stretches the spine, exercising and strengthening the abdomen and back. It requires deep core strength and lumbar flexibility. The Locust Yoga Pose is one that is learned gradually through a series of yoga classes to get comfortable and stronger. The mind focuses and mind-body connection sharpens with this yoga practice. |
| | | This is the ultimate yoga pose for meditation. Lotus is to be practiced consistently to properly open the hips. It also stimulates digestion and strengthens the lungs. This yoga position may seem unattainable at first, but approach Lotus Yoga Pose with an open mind during practice and you will reap the rewards! |
| | | This yoga pose is an elevated Lotus Yoga Pose utilizing balance and strength. Creating awareness of you core strength, this pose builds abdominal and arm strength and muscular endurance and stamina. It also practices the uddiyana banda, or inward contraction of the lower belly, while opening the upper chest for respiration. |
| | | This yoga pose uses the base of Lotus Yoga Pose, alleviates tension in different parts of the spine and it's assisting muscles, and opens the hips and hamstrings. It is also known as the Runner's Stretch. This is a great yoga exercise for athletes when warming up and cooling down. |
| | | This yoga pose will offers a spinal stretch, opening the chest and pelvic cavities. This yoga position is used in the Sun Salutation stretching the groin, hip flexors, and legs. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the spine and surrounding muscles. |
| | | This yoga pose creates a stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised fingertips. The twisting action of the yoga position opens the chest, groin, hip flexors, and legs. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the shoulders, spine and surrounding muscles. |
| | | This pose will open the chest and pelvic cavities, and stretches the groin, and has strong emphasis on the hip flexors and legs, while lengthening and strengthening the spine. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the lower abdomen, spine and surrounding muscles. Feel free to implement this yoga pose into your exercise if your hips or thighs are tight or injured! |
| | | This yoga pose works on perfecting posture and proper alignment. As a yoga exercise, it is a balance to any type of yoga during workout. The arms, core and legs are stretched and strengthened while stimulating the diaphragm and heart. |
| | | This yoga pose depics Hanuman, chief of the army of monkey warriors from India's great epic, Ramayana. This yoga position should only be practiced once the muscles are warmed completely and is generally used as an advance yoga exercise. Feel the balance of the torso and lightness of the lower body of this yoga pose. |
| | | This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection. |
| | | Pigeon Yoga Pose is an elixir to relieving tension of the spine and back, vital to wellness of body and mind in yoga. This yoga exercise develops balance, lengthening and elongation into a curving backbend. It's name comes from the Sanskrit 'kapota', which is a puffed-chested dove or pigeon. |
| | | The Plank Yoga Pose is essentially a yoga exercise of the push-up practiced during the Traditional Sun Salutation. It is symbolic of great leadership, power, and strength. Practice with complete exhalation and the body and mind strengthen by building tolerance from the discomfort of non-breath.
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| | | The Plank Yoga Pose is essentially a yoga exercise of the push-up practiced during the (ashtanga) Sun Salutation. It is symbolic of great leadership, power, and strength. This can be learned in stages, so do not hesitate to add it to your yoga class at home! |
| | | This powerful yoga pose can be practiced as a building-block to more advanced arm balances. Plank Yoga Pose is a energizer to the mind-body stamina, and a refreshing exercise for greater ease of respiration and inspiration! |
| | | This is an intense stretch for the east side, or front, of the body - from fingertip and shoulder, to toes - bringing power and strength. It stimulates the natural energy flow of the body and builds self-confidence and self-awareness. Plank Yoga Pose upwards develops the mind-body awareness. |
| | | Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back. |
| | | This is a centering yoga pose and through practice brings a meditative calm to the mind. The Mudra of the Yoga Pose of Reverence is a position of composure, expressing a receptivity to the Universe and the mind-body connection. Namaste position focuses the awareness of the mind and body. |
| | | This yoga pose is exercised often in practice of the Warrior Poses, creating balance and strength. Siva mourned for Sati, and he pulled at his hair and destroyed, then meditated. The beginning of the pose resembles the Siva with his matted hair in remembrance of that power. |
| | | This yoga pose supports spinal health and the back, allowing the body to stretch well in a safe alignment. While rejuvenating, this yoga position exercises the mind's capacity of release - the upper body releases and abdomen relaxes, bringing a calm to the body and mind. |
| | | This yoga pose is a posture for restoration and may be modified to meet any level of yoga practicer, from beginner to enlightened. The back is not exercised in this yoga posture and all tension should be consciously released! |
| | | This yoga pose energizes the body and stimulates the mind. Providing a massage to the heart, blood flow increases to fight arterial blockages, corrects prolapsed uterus, and reduces inflammation. Hero Yoga Pose Reclining is an exercise of will and relaxation. |
| | | This seated yoga asana aligns the pelvis and spin, correcting posture. Sage Yoga Posture is exercised by all types of yoga participants as an inviting pose to yoga meditation. Enjoy the simplicity of Sage Yoga Pose. |
| | | This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety. |
| | | This yoga pose is invigorating! Raising kundalini energy up the spine, this pose stretches the back meridian of the body. The exercise from Staff Yoga Pose into the Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose raises Kundalini, cleansing the chakra system. |
| | | This yoga pose grounds your legs in the earth, relaxing your spinal column with the forward bend. It also gives a strong stretch to the lower back, hips, and legs. Raising kundalini energy up the spine, this pose stretches the back meridian of the body. |
| | | The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice. |
| | | Staff Yoga Pose is the foundation for seated yoga postures. The core is exercised as the hips, sacrum, and spin align allowing movement of energy through the chakra system. More advanced yoga positions should be practiced after Staff Yoga Pose is comfortable and mastered. |
| | | his yoga pose is an encouraging asana, requiring proper posture and complete extension and alignment. It is also an isometric yoga exercise for the length of the body. Practice this position to warm-up for more intense yoga bending postures. |
| | | Staff Pose in Supine Position forms a foundation for alignment. This is a balancing posture, bringing both energy and soothing qualities to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind. Practice this position to relax the spinal column for more intense yoga postures. |
| | | This yoga pose is the quentessential position for release and personal awareness. It is a yoga exercise for rebuilding strengthe and direction. A natural stress-relief for the mind, this is a deep and purposeful forward bend. |
| | | In this yoga pose, only the extended leg leaves the structure of Mountain. Your bellybutton should flatten towards your spine and your hips stay level. This yoga pose is not only a practice of balance, but structural awareness as well. |
| | | This yoga posture is a great restorative pose for you after your body is warmed and can be calming, used for anxiety and sleeping disorders. It also gives a strong stretch to the lower back, hips, and legs. Raising kundalini energy up the spine, Standing Wide Angle Forward Bend Yoga Pose stretches the back meridian of the body. |
| | | This yoga posture promotes proper spinal alignment, from the shoulders to the hips inducing greater range of motion and therapeutic affects. Therapy to the hips as stress relief and alleviating sciatica, this pose is also known as a runners stretch, complimenting Pilates practice.
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| | | This yoga pose is an extension of the Yoga Pose Cat Stretch Asana. It is to be practiced during yoga class only if the lumbar region of the back is healthy. Tiger Stretch Yoga Position builds core strength and tightens the booty. |
| | | This yoga pose stretches the long muscles of the legs and arms completely, resembling a tortoise withdrawn into its shell. Consistent yoga practice of this position opens the hips in preparation for a more intense yoga exercise such as Lotus Yoga Pose. |
| | | This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture. |
| | | Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort. |
| | | This yoga pose is a great opener of the hamstrings, hips, and spine! Also strengthening the core and legs, this yoga exercise works by toning the internal organs and bringing stamina to the assisting muscles. Triangle Reversed Yoga Pose may aslo be used as a preparation to forward bends and deeper twists. |
| | | This yoga posture shares similarities with Cobra Yoga Pose, toning and strengthening the entire length of the body to lift off of the mat. Keep the bellybutton pulled in to reduce lower back strain. Upward Facing Dog Yoga Pose awakens the front meridian of the body. |
| | | This is an intense stretch frontal body stretch from fingertip and shoulder, to toes. It stimulates the natural energy flow of the body.
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| | | Warrior I Yoga Posture is strength. It is important to keep the heel of the forward foot in line with the center of the rear foot in Warrior positions. Warrior(s) brings a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs, and increases endurance. |
| | | Warrior II Yoga Posture expands the chest for greater respiration and energy balance of the chakras. This version of Warrior Pose increases stamina. Warrior(s) bring a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs. |
| | | This yoga pose expands the length of the rib cage while building and generating confidence. Warrior II Reversed Yoga Posture exercises the active side of the body while improving balance and focus of the mind. Warrior brings an awareness of endurance and independence to yoga practice. |
| | | This Warrior pose uses balance, core strength, and stamina just to enter into it. Your yoga class will benefit greatly from progression into this statuesque yoga exercise. While strengthening the standing leg, you will build emotional strength and balance with it's practice. |
| | | This yoga posture is an energizing backbend to strengthen the arms, legs, and core. Wheel Bend Yoga Posture brings suppleness and energy to the spine. The energy and perseverance of the heart and its corresponding chakra opens and strengthens with this posture. |
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