Special offer

Try Yoga Journal FREE!

PAY NOW to receive 2 bonus issues and 2 FREE GIFTS! - CLICK HERE -

2 Bonus Issues
and 2 free gifts

	Your subscription includes 2 downloadable Yoga booklets:
	Yoga to the Rescue: Poses for Stress: The next time you find your nerves frazzled, use this rejuvenating flow sequence to relieve the effect of stress.
	Yoga to the Rescue: Poses for a Headache: Got a pounding headache? This sequence of supported poses can send it packing.

Full Name:

Address 1:

Address 2:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Email (required):

If I like it and decide to continue, I'll pay just $15.95, and receive a full one-year subscription (9 issues in all), a 64% savings off the newsstand price!

Offer valid in US only.
Canadian subscriptions | International subscriptions

CLOSE WINDOW

Poses

Build a Sequence

Search Poses by Keyword

Browse Index

►Browse Categories

►Anatomical Focus

►Therapeutic Focus

►Contraindications

BROWSE INDEX

Click name for full details. Click on a column to sort.

Sanskrit Name	English Name
Adho Mukha Svanasana	Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Vrksasana	Handstand
Agnistambhasana	Fire Log Pose
Anjali Mudra	Salutation Seal
Ardha Bhekasana	Half Frog Pose
Ardha Chandrasana	Half Moon Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana	Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Ardha Uttanasana	Standing Half Forward Bend
Baddha Konasana	Bound Angle Pose
Bakasana	Crane Pose
Balasana	Child's Pose
Bharadvajasana I	Bharadvaja's Twist
Bhujangasana	Cobra Pose
Bitilasana	Cow Pose
Chaturanga Dandasana	Four-Limbed Staff Pose
Dandasana	Staff Pose
Dhanurasana	Bow Pose
Dhyana	Self-Inquiry Meditation
Dhyana	Practice Enlightenment Meditation
Dhyana	Mantra Meditation
Dhyana	Loving Your Enemies Meditation
Dhyana	Intuition Meditation
Dhyana	I Want It So Bad Meditation
Dhyana	Do the Right Thing Meditation
Dhyana	Cross-Heart Kirtan Kriya Meditation
Dhyana	Calm Heart Meditation
Dhyana	Big Mind Meditation
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana	Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose
Eka Pada Koundiyanasana	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I
Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana	One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
Garudasana	Eagle Pose
Gomukhasana	Cow Face Pose
Halasana	Plow Pose
Hanumanasana	Monkey Pose
Jalandhara Bandha	Net-Bearer Bond
Janu Sirsasana	Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Kapalabhati Pranayama	Skull Brightener Breath
Kapotasana	King Pigeon Pose
Krounchasana	Heron Pose
Kumbhaka Pranayama	Breath Retention
Malasana	Garland Pose
Marichyasana I	Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I
Marichyasana III	Marichi's Pose
Marjaryasana	Cat Pose
Matsyasana	Fish Pose
Mrigi Mudra	Deer Seal
Mula Bandha	Root Bond
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama	Channel Cleaning Breath
Natarajasana	Lord of the Dance Pose
Padangusthasana	Big Toe Pose
Padmasana	Lotus Pose
Parighasana	Gate Pose
Paripurna Navasana	Full Boat Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana	Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana	Revolved Triangle Pose
Parsva Bakasana	Side Crane Pose
Parsvottanasana	Intense Side Stretch Pose
Pasasana	Noose Pose
Paschimottanasana	Seated Forward Bend
Pincha Mayurasana	Feathered Peacock Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana	Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Purvottanasana	Upward Plank Pose
Salamba Sarvangasana	Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sirsasana	Supported Headstand
Salambhasana	Locust Pose
Savasana	Corpse Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana	Bridge Pose
Simhasana	Lion Pose
Sukhasana	Easy Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana	Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Supta Padangusthasana	Reclining Big Toe Pose
Supta Virasana	Reclining Hero Pose
Surya Bhedana Pranayama	Single Nostril Breath
Svara Yoga Pranayama	Yoga of Sound Breath
Tadasana	Mountain Pose
Tittibhasana	Firefly Pose
Tolasana	Scale Pose
Uddiyana Bandha	Upward Abdominal Lock
Ujjayi Pranayama	Conqueror Breath
Upavistha Konasana	Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Urdhva Dhanurasana	Upward Bow or Wheel Pose
Urdhva Hastasana	Upward Salute
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana	Upward-Facing Dog
Ustrasana	Camel Pose
Utkatasana	Chair Pose
Uttanasana	Standing Forward Bend
Uttana Shishosana	Extended Puppy Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana	Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana	Extended Side Angle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana	Extended Triangle Pose
Vasisthasana	Side Plank Pose
Viparita Karani	Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Virabhadrasana I	Warrior I Pose
Virabhadrasana II	Warrior II Pose
Virabhadrasana III	Warrior III Pose
Virasana	Hero Pose
Vrksasana	Tree Pose
	High Lunge
	Sphinx Pose
	Dolphin Plank Pose
	Dolphin Pose
	Plank Pose

Subscribe and
Get 2 Free Issues
+ 2 Free Gifts!

Give a Gift »

TEACHERS:

List a yoga studio, retreat, or conference

Join Yoga Journal's Benefits Plus

Liability insurance and benefits to support teachers and studios.

Learn More »

Enter to Win Great Prizes!

Enter to Win Great Prizes! Prizes include a Yoga Journal conference pass, yoga mats, clothes, books, jewelry, energy bars, Yoga Journal DVDs, and more...

Enter Now »

Your subscription includes:

Yoga to the Rescue: Poses for a Headache:
Got a pounding headache? This sequence of supported poses can send it packing.

Yoga to the Rescue: Poses for Stress:
The next time you find your nerves frazzled, use this rejuvenating flow sequence to relieve the effect of stress.

Yes! Please send me 2 FREE trial issues of Yoga Journal and my 2 FREE GIFTS

Full Name
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Email (req)

If I like it and decide to continue, I�ll pay just $15.95, and receive a full one-year subscription (9 issues in all), a 64% savings off the newsstand price! Otherwise, I�ll write cancel on the invoice and owe nothing.

Offer valid in US only.
Canadian subscriptions | International subscriptions