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.
Samakonasana
one angle pose
Activates mid-spine and shoulders. Corrects postural problems and releases tighness from sitting at a desk or keyboard all day.
Dwikonasana
two angles pose
Builds upper body strength by working the upper spine, shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles. Recommended for teenagers.
Trikonasana
triangle pose
Strenthens legs, improves balance, increases lower body strength, stretches the sides of the trunk, tones pelvic region.
Parivritta Trikonasana
twisted triangle pose
Slims waist. Tones pelvic area and reproductive organs. Calms nerves. Strengthens lower body, improves balance. Helps depression.
Parshva Konasana
side stretched angle pose
Easy beginner version of trikonasana. Stretches the flanks and back of thighs. Improves balance.
Parivritta Konasana
twisted angled pose
Slims waist. Tones pelvic area and reproductive organs. Calms nerves. Strengthens lower body, improves balance. Helps depression.
Vrikshasana
tree pose
Also called Ek Pad Pranam Asana, this is a balancing pose that steadies the mind and increases focus and concentration.
Padahastasana
easy pose
Improves digestion and metabolism. Relieves bloating and constipation. Stimulates nerves of spine. Helps with clearing nasal and throat conditions.
Moordhasana
auspicious pose
This pose helps those with low blood pressure. Improves balance. Tones pelvis. Strengthens neck muscles. Prepares body for sirshasana (head stand).
Veer Bhadrasana 1
first warrior pose
Veer Bhadrasana 2
second warrior pose
Veer Bhadrasana 3
third warrior pose
Strengthens the limbs and core. Increases whole body coordination and mental concentration. Facilitates steady mental calm.
Viprit Veer Bhadrasana
reverse warrior pose
Kati Chakrasana
spinal twist
Makes spine flexible. Relieves stiffness in body. Improves posture. Strengthens upper body by working the core from neck to hips. Detox for liver and spleen.
Garudasana
great eagle pose
Releases upper shoulder tension from sitting at a desk. Relieves shoulder and arm joint stiffness. Improves concentration. Good for upper back.
Natwar Asana
flute playing krishna pose
Strengthens the nervous system and helps concentration. Prepares you for the stillness of meditation.
Tandav Asana
dancing shiva pose
Nataraj Asana
Lord Shiva's pose
Tones legs. Helps concetration. Develops balance. Soothes nervous system.
Bakasana
standing crane pose
Meru Prishthasana
back & spine stretch
Akarna Dhanur Asana
upper back stretch
Pad Prasarit Paschimottanasana
wide legged full stretch
Uttansana
intense full stretch pose
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Asana photos courtesy Christina Jagusiak