Basic Yoga Poses

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Adho Mukho Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

This pose teaches one to stand with majestic steadiness like a mountain. The word ‘Tada’ means a mountain, that’s where the name comes from. It involves the major groups of muscles and improves focus and concentration. It is the starting position for all the other asanas.

Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

Adho Mukho Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

This pose gives you a sense of grounding. It improves your balance and strengthens your legs and back. It replicates the steady stance of a tree.

Adho Mukho Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

This pose stretches hamstrings, chest and lengthens the spine, providing additional blood flow to the head. It is will leave you feeling energized.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Adho Mukho Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose)

It stretches the legs and torso, mobilizes the hips and promotes deep breathing, leaving one with enlivening effects.

Kursiasana (Chair Pose)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Kursiasana (Chair Pose)

An intensely powerful pose, this one strengthens the muscles of the legs and arms. It builds your willpower and has an energized effect on the body and mind.

Naukasana (Boat Pose)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Kursiasana (Chair Pose)

It tightens the abdominal muscles and strengthens shoulders and upper back. It leaves the practitioner with a sense of stability.