Standing Asanas
on your feet poses
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Standing asanas build a strong and stable base by building lower body strength, stamina and balance while enhancing physical endurance.
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
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
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 triangle pose
Strenthens legs, improves balance, stretches the sides of the trunk, tones pelvic region.
- Level: Basic
Parivritta Trikonasana twisted triangle pose
Slims waist. Tones pelvic area and reproductive organs. Calms nerves. Strengthens lower body, improves balance. Helps depression.
- Level: Basic
Parshva Konasana
Easy beginner version of trikonasana. Stretches the flanks and back of thighs.
- Level: Basic
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
Improves digestion and metabolism. Relieves bloating and constipation. Stimulates nerves of spine. Helps with nasal and throat conditions.
- Level: Advanced
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
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 1 warrior 1
- Level: Basic
Veer Bhadrasana 2 warrior 2
- Level: Basic
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 spinal twist
Makes spine flexible. Relieves stiffness in body. Improves posture. Strengthens upper body by working the core from neck to hips.
- Level: Basic
Nataraj Asana Shiva's pose
Tones legs. Helps concetration. Develops balance. Soothes nervous system.
- Level: Basic
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
- 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
- Level: Expert
Meru Prishthasana back &spine stretch
- Level: Basic
Akarna Dhanur Asana upper back stretch
- Level: Basic
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Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak