standing yoga poses
sitting poses

Seated Asanas
on your butt poses

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Seated asanas work the core and the lungs.


Sukhasana - The Easy Pose

Sukhasana easy pose

  • Level: Basic
Auspicious Pose Swastikasana

Swastikasana auspicious pose

  • Level: Basic
Padmasana Lotus Pose

Padmasana lotus pose

  • Level: Basic
Ardh Padmasana - Half Lotus Pose

Ardh Padmasana half lotus pose

  • Level: Basic

Siddh Asana accomplished pose

  • Level: Expert
Anand Madira Asana - Intoxicating Bliss Pose

Anand Madira Asana intoxicating bliss pose

  • Level: Basic
Balasana - Child's Pose

Balasana child pose

Also known as Shashank Asana, this is one of the easiest relaxation pose for quick relief from anxiety, stress and a racing mind.

  • Level: Basic
Thunderbolt Pose Lightning Pose

Vajrasana thunderbolt pose

Aids digestion. Only pose recommended right after meals. Strengthens muscles and tones nerves of pelvic region. Prevents hernia. Helps piles. Alleviates sciatica.

  • Level: Advanced
Dandasana - Prarambhik Stithi - basic or starting pose

Dandasana staff pose

Also known as Prarambhik Stithi, this is the base pose, the one you start with, right after rolling open your mat.

  • Level: Basic
Bhadrasana

Bhadrasana

  • Level: Expert
Animal Pose Saithalyasana

Saithalyasana relaxed animal pose

  • Level: Basic
Gow Mukh Asana - Cow Face Pose

Gow Mukh Asana cow face pose

  • Level: Basic
Paschimottanasana

Paschimottanasana

  • Level: Advanced
Janu Sirshanasana Head to Knee Pose

Janu Sirshasana head to knee pose

  • Level: Basic
Twisted Head to Knee Pose

Parivritta Janu Sirshasana twisted head to knee pose

  • Level: Advanced
Meru Wakrasana Spine Twist Pose

Meru Wakrasana spine twisting pose

  • Level: Basic
Ardh Matsyendrasana - Half Sage Matsyendra's Pose

Ardh Matsyendrasana half Matsyendra pose

  • Level: Advanced
Matsyasana - Fish Pose

Matsyasana fish twist

Regulates thyroid function. Stretches and tones intestines. Relieves constipation and bleeding piles. Good for asthama and bronchitis. Soothes aching back.

  • Level: Basic
Pad Prasar Paschimottanasana

Pad Prasar Paschimottanasana

  • Level: Advanced
Baddhakonasana Cobbler's Pose

Baddhakonasana cobbler's pose

  • Level: Basic
Ek Pad Utthanasana

Ek Pad Utthan Asana raised leg pose

  • Level: Expert
Nav Asana or Naukasana - boat pose

Naukasana boat pose

AKA Paripoorna Navasana.

  • Level: Expert
Ardh Naav Asana - half boat pose

Ardh Naav Asana half boat pose

  • Level: Advanced
Saral Nav Asana - easy boat pose

Saral Naav Asana easy boat pose

  • Level: Basic

Kurmasana tortoise pose

  • Level: Expert

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Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak


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