Category: Standing Poses

Half Bound Lotus Standing Pose (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)

Half Bound Lotus Standing Pose (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)
o Level: Advanced
o Great stretch for Achilles’ tendon and hamstrings
o Beneficial in hormonal imbalances
o Strengthens arms and legs

Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvokonasana)

Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvokonasana)
o Level: Beginner
o Great pose for athletes and dancers
o Improves body alignments and mental focus
o Opens hips and strengthens ankles

One Legged Headstand (Eka Pada Sirsasana)

One Legged Headstand (Eka Pada Sirsasana)
o Level: Advanced
o Beneficial in mental stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue
o Stretches legs and ankles
o Strengthens back, elbows and forearms

Standing Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana)

Standing Forward Bend Pose (Uttanasana)
o Level: Beginner
o Stimulates kidney, liver and pancreas for improved digestion
o Provides relief in obesity, stress and depression
o Enhances balance and spine strength

Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivritta Trikonasana)

Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivritta Trikonasana)
o Level: Intermediate
o Stretches hamstrings and Achilles’ tendon
o Relaxes back and hips
o Tones abdomen and shoulders

Revolved Extended Side Angle Pose (Parivritta Parsvokonasana)

Revolved Extended Side Angle Pose (Parivritta Parsvokonasana)
o Level: Intermediate
o Stretches groin and legs
o Helps trim down belly fat and tone abdomen
o Strengthens ankles, knees and wrist

Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
o Level: Beginner
o Enhances hamstring flexibility and hip flexion
o Stretches Achilles’ tendons
o Strengthens wrists, ankles, toes and back

Dolphin Pose

Dolphin Pose
o Level: Intermediate
o Brings relief to asthma patients
o Stress-reliever
o Prevents osteoporosis

Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)

Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)
o Level: Intermediate
o Ideal for women who are trying to get pregnant
o Improves digestion
o Relieves headache

Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
o Level: Beginner
o Improves posture and balance
o Tones abdomen and thighs
o Great for athletes and runners