standing yoga poses
standing asanas

Standing Asanas
on your feet poses

Back to Asanas Page Back to previous page

Standing asanas build a strong and stable base by building lower body strength, stamina and balance while enhancing physical endurance.


Tadasana

Tadasana mountain pose

Basic asana to correct posture and stretch the whole body, especially after long periods of inactivity. Gives strength and stability.

  • Level: Basic
Pose with one right angle

Samakonasana one angle pose

Activates mid-spine and shoulders. Corrects postural problems and tighness from sitting at a desk or keyboard all day.

  • Level: Basic
Pose with two right angles

Dwikonasana two angles pose

Builds upper body strength by working the upper spine, shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles. Recommended for teenagers.

  • Level: Basic
Trikonasana

Trikonasana triangle pose

Strenthens legs, improves balance, stretches the sides of the trunk, tones pelvic region.

  • Level: Basic
Parivritta Trikonasana

Parivritta Trikonasana twisted triangle pose

Slims waist. Tones pelvic area and reproductive organs. Calms nerves. Strengthens lower body, improves balance. Helps depression.

  • Level: Basic
Parshvakonasana

Parshva Konasana

Easy beginner version of trikonasana. Stretches the flanks and back of thighs.

  • Level: Basic
Parivritta Konasana Twisted Knee Bent Pose

Parivritta Konasana twisted bent knee pose

Massages pelvic region and reduces abdominal fat. Tones legs and increases lower body strength. Improves balance.

  • Level: Basic
Padahastasana

Padahastasana

Improves digestion and metabolism. Relieves bloating and constipation. Stimulates nerves of spine. Helps with nasal and throat conditions.

  • Level: Advanced
Padahastasana

Moordhasana

Also called standing Pad Prasarit Paschimottanasana, this pose helps those with low blood pressure. Strengthens neck muscles. Prepares body for sirshasana (head stand).

  • Level: Advanced
Vrkshasana

Vrikshasana tree pose

Also called Ek Pad Pranam Asana, this is a balancing pose that steadies the mind and increases focus and concentration.

  • Level: Basic
Veer Bhadrasana One Warrior Pose 12

Veer Bhadrasana 1 warrior 1

  • Level: Basic
Veerbhadrasana Two Warrior Pose 2

Veer Bhadrasana 2 warrior 2

  • Level: Basic
Veerbhadrasana Three Warrior Pose 3

Veer Bhadrasana 3 warrior 3

Strengthens the limbs and core. Increases whole body coordination and mental concentration. Facilitates steady mental calm.

  • Level: Advanced
Kati Chakrasana

Kati Chakrasana spinal twist

Makes spine flexible. Relieves stiffness in body. Improves posture. Strengthens upper body by working the core from neck to hips.

  • Level: Basic
Natarajasana Shiva's Pose

Nataraj Asana Shiva's pose

Tones legs. Helps concetration. Develops balance. Soothes nervous system.

  • Level: Basic
Natwarasanana Krishna's Pose

Natwarasana krishna's pose

Strengthens the nervous system and helps concentration. Prepares you for the stillness of meditation.

  • Level: Basic
Tandav Asana - Dancing Shiva's Pose

Tandav Asana Dancing Shiva's pose

  • Level: Basic

Garudasana great eagle pose

Releases upper shoulder tension from sitting at a desk/ keyboard. Relieves shoulder and arm joint stiffness. Improves concentration. Good for upper back.

  • Level: Basic

Bakasana crane pose

  • Level: Basic

Ardh Chandra Asana half moon pose

  • Level: Basic
Uttanasana - Intense Full Stretch Forward Bend

Uttanasana

  • Level: Expert

Meru Prishthasana back &spine stretch

  • Level: Basic

Akarna Dhanur Asana upper back stretch

  • Level: Basic

Back to Asanas Page Back to previous page

Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak


Copyright © Urban Yogee

All content on this website is notes to self enroute to becoming an Urban Yogee. These pages document a personal understanding and an individual comprehension; so use your discretion to consider or dismiss what's offered in these pages. Should you choose to apply anything mentioned here, please exercise restraint and common sense. Do consult your doctor before embarking on any changes in your diet, medication and/or exercise regimen.