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Yoga Poses by Types

Discover various types of yoga poses that cater to different styles and practices. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, strength, or flexibility, find the perfect poses to suit your needs.

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Frog Pose

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Locust Pose

Extended Side Angle uses a wide stance, creating a long line from the back foot, up the side body, and through the top arm.

Extended Side Angle Pose

Snake Pose is a prone heart-opening asana.

Snake Pose

Hurdler Pose is an advanced arm balance with the legs split

Hurdler Pose

Full Lotus Pose is an intermediate yoga asana that cultivates deep concentration.

Full Lotus Pose

Wind-Relieving Pose is a restorative yoga asana with therapeutic benefits.

Wind Relieving Pose

Plank Pose is a foundational yoga posture that strengthens the whole body.

Plank Pose

In Fire Log Pose, the shins are stacked on top of one another, like stacked logs.

Fire Log Pose

Head to Knee Pose is a seated forward bend that stretches the hamstrings, back, and hip.

Head to Knee Pose

Table Top pose is a foundational yoga asana that brings attention to alignment and core engagement.

Table Pose

Downward Facing Dog Pose

Half Lotus Position is a classic meditative posture

Half Lotus Position

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose is a seated spinal twist that releases tension in the back and spine.

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

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Mandukasana

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend Pose is a foundational yoga asana that stretches the hamstrings and calms the mind.

Uttanasana – Standing Forward Fold Pose

Sukhasana, or Easy Pose, is a simple cross-legged position that opens the hips and strengthens posture.

Easy Pose

The Supine Twist or Supta Matsyendrasana is a reclining yoga pose that involves twisting the spine while lying down.

Supine Twist

Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) is a gentle backbend that stretches the side body and strengthens the lower body.

Reverse Warrior Pose

Lion Pose is a traditional yoga posture that involves a forceful exhale and sticking the tongue out, stretching the face.

Lion Pose Guide

Plow Pose or Halasana elevates the hips over the heart in a supine position. It stretches the back body and releases tension.

Plow Pose

Warrior 2 or Virabhadrasana II is a powerful lunge position with the arms outstretched and the body open to the side.

Warrior 2 Pose

Thread the Needle Pose is an accessible stretch for the shoulders and upper back.

Thread the Needle Pose Made Simple

Seal pose is a prone, back-bending yoga pose that stretches the spine and abdomen and strengthens the arms.

Seal Pose Perfection

Pyramid Pose challenges balance while stretching and strengthening your legs.

Pyramid Pose Perfection

Puppy Pose or Extended Dog Pose (Uttana Shishosana) is a wonderful upper body stretch to release shoulder tension and open the chest.

Extended Dog Pose

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Rabbit Pose

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Tiger Pose

Woman doing the half forward bend yoga pose on her terrace

Ardha Uttanasana Pose

In Five-Pointed Star Pose, a transitional pose, stand with your feet wide, legs straight, and arms outstretched at shoulder level

Star Pose

Prayer Pose is also called the Yogi Squat, Garland Pose, or Malasana. It is a deep hip opener that helps ground your energy.

Prayer Pose

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