An Index of Yoga Poses From Basic to Advanced

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An Index of Yoga Poses From Basic to Advanced

These simple explanations and visualized sequences will teach you the benefits of mastering yoga poses, from the most basic to the most advanced.

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Beginners
Popular Types
Yoga and Your Health
Books and Videos
Lifestyle
Sequences for Home Practice
Poses

How to Do Bhujapidasana: Techniques, Benefits, Variations

By Sara Lindberg, M.Ed

woman sitting cross legged in siddhasana pose

How to Do Siddhasana Techniques, Benefits, Variations

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT

Yoga for Upper Body Strength

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT

Yoga Poses for a Relaxing Evening Practice

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Yoga Hip Openers for Home Practice

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Yoga Poses for Leg Strength Library

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Yoga Poses You Should Do Every Day to Feel Great

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Work Your Core With Standing Balance Yoga Poses

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Yoga Poses for Arm Strength Library

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Reclined Goddess Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Open Your Hips With These Yoga Poses

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Low Plank (Chaturanga Dandasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Vasisthasana Side Plank Pose and Variations

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Basic and Advanced Seated Yoga Poses

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Easy Pose (Sukhasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do a Yoga Headstand (Sirsasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Staff Pose (Dandasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Eagle Pose (Garudasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Ear Pressure Pose (Karnapidasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do a Garland Pose (Malasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Plow Pose (Halasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Half Lotus (Ardha Padmasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Pyramid Pose (Parsvottonasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Boat Pose (Navasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Downward Facing Dog Split (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) in Yoga

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Wild Thing Pose (Camatkarasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Elephant's Trunk Pose (Eka Hasta Bhujasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Knee to Ankle Pose (Agnistambhasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana) in Yoga

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Fish Pose (Matsyasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Handstand Pose (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Little Thunderbolt Pose (Laghu Vajrasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Sleeping Vishnu Pose (Anantasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Reclined Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Heron Pose (Krounchasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Hands and Knees Balance (Dandayamana Bharmanasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do King Dancer Pose (Natarajasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do One-Legged Chair Pose (Eka Pada Utkatasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do a Half Sun Salutation

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
20 Ways to Stretch Your Hamstrings With Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Yoga Poses to Improve Core Strength

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Crow Pose (Bakasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
8 Yoga Poses That Stretch Your Quads

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Cobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana) in Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Child's Pose (Balasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Knees, Chest, and Chin Pose (Ashtanga Namaskara) in Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Dolphin Pushups

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Supine Spinal Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Yoga Poses for Every Part of Your Body

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Eye of the Needle Pose (Sucirandhrasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Bird of Paradise (Svarga Dvijasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Warrior II or Virabhadrasana II Pose

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana) in Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Awkward Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Flying Crow Pose (Eka Pada Galavasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Raised Hands Pose (Urdhva Hastasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Hurdler Pose (Eka Pada Koundinyasana II)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Reclined Big Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Gate Pose (Parighasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Marichyasana A (Marichyasana I)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Revolved Head to Knee Pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Side Lunge (Skandasana)

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Yoga Poses to Stretch and Strengthen the Psoas

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Heart Opening Yoga Poses for Better Posture

Reviewed by Sara Clark
10 Poses to Help You Warm Up for Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Library of Yoga Poses for Intermediate Learners

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Library of Advanced Yoga Poses

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Cool Down Yoga Poses for Your Routine

Reviewed by Sara Clark
How to Do Dragonfly Pose (Maksikanagasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
Yoga Poses for Abs Library

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Crescent Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Sugarcane Pose (Ardha Chandra Chapasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana)

By Ann Pizer
How to Do Hero Pose (Virasana)

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
7 Ways to Use a Yoga Wheel

Reviewed by Kristin McGee, CPT
How to Do Toe Stand (Padangusthasana) in Bikram Yoga

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Classic Restorative Yoga Poses for Home Practice

Reviewed by Sara Clark
Yoga Arm Balances for Intermediate to Advanced Practice

Reviewed by Sara Clark

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