All Yoga Postures
We have created an asana library to make it easier for you to search for postures, and to give you more details about each pose and how to get in and out of them. You can look up different categories so that it’s easier for you to put together your own practice sequence so that you can work with your body in the way you want to. Where possible we have included contraindications and explained ways that you can modify poses to be more suitable for the level you are at. This can be particularly useful if you are coming to yoga after injury so that you can approach practice safely.
If there are poses you would like to see that we have not yet included let us know and we will try to write about them in the future.
Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero PostureThis is an intense stretch on the knees so be particularly careful if you feel any pain. DO NOT practice… Read More »Supta Virasana – Reclining Hero Posture
Hasta Utthanasana- Raised Arms PoseThis posture also comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with feet together and hands by the sides… Read More »Hasta Utthanasana- Raised Arms Pose
Urdvah Hastasana – Upward Hands Posture / Upwards SaluteThis posture is Step2 and 9 in Ashtanga Surya Namaskar A Steps: Stand in Samasthiti (equal standing posture), weight… Read More »Urdvah Hastasana – Upward Hands Posture / Upwards Salute
Uttanasana – Standing Forward BendSteps: Starting either in Samasthiti (equal standing posture), or Urdhva Hastasana (Upward hand posture). Exhale and bend forward from the… Read More »Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend
Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian PostureThis posture comes in Surya Namaskar of Hatha Yoga. Steps: Start with standing, both feet together and hands by the… Read More »Ashwa sanchalanasana- Equestrian Posture
Urdhva Uttanasana- Upwards Forward BendSteps: Start with feet together and hands by the sides of the body (Samasthiti) Exhale and bend forward from the… Read More »Urdhva Uttanasana- Upwards Forward Bend
Astavakrasana – Eight angle postureAstavakra means eight-crooks. This posture is dedicated to sage Astavakra who was born crooked in eight places because of a… Read More »Astavakrasana – Eight angle posture
Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release PoseSupta = Reclining, Pawan = wind, Mukt = Release. Steps: Variation 1 Lie down on your back with your hands… Read More »Supta Pawanmuktasana – Wind Release Pose
Tiryak Bhujangasana – Swaying Cobra postureTranslation: Tiryak- swaying; bhujang- serpent, snake; asana- posture. Tiryak bhujangasana (the swaying cobra pose) pose is a variation of the… Read More »Tiryak Bhujangasana – Swaying Cobra posture
Bhadrasana – Gracious PostureThis posture was a little confusing to post about, because it seems to have different names wherever you look. To… Read More »Bhadrasana – Gracious Posture