Poses

Chest

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  Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

  The torso and legs represent the body of the bow, and the arms the string.

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  Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )

  This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.

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  Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

  This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.

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  Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

  Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

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  Dolphin Pose

  A nice shoulder-opening. Also strengthens the core, arms, and legs.

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  Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)

  Maintaining solid grounding through the standing foot helps keep you steady.

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  Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

  Stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised arm.

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  Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

  It is said that if you perform this pose in water, you will be able to float like a fish.

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  Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

  Highly effective strengthener for the legs and ankles.

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  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.

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  Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

  Chair Pose clearly works the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.

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  Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)

  Can't see the cow face? Notice that the crossed legs look like the lips. The bent-elbow arms, one up and one down, are the ears.

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  Dolphin Plank Pose

  A modification of Plank Pose, Dolphin Plank Pose strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

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  Sukhasana (Easy Pose)

  Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

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  Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose)

  A cross between Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog. This pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.

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  Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose)

  Triangle Pose is the quintessential standing pose in many styles of yoga.

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  Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)

  This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.

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  Krounchasana (Heron Pose)

  Intensifies the stretch of Triang Mukha Eka Pada Pashcimottanasana.