Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Janu Sirsasana — Head-to-Knee Pose
Janu Sirsasana (head-to-knee) asymmetrically stretches the hamstrings and side body, offering an accessible forward bend with gentle rotation.
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Standing Poses
Virabhadrasana I — Warrior I
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I) powerfully strengthens the legs, opens the hips and chest, and develops stability in a dynamic high lunge.
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Floor Poses — Twists
Ardha Matsyendrasana — Half Lord of the Fishes
Ardha Matsyendrasana (half lord of the fishes) improves thoracic mobility, aids digestion and detoxifies through a deep trunk twist.
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Restorative Poses
Savasana — Corpse Pose
Savasana (corpse) is the essential final relaxation pose in every practice, allowing integration of benefits and deep release of body and mind.
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Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar A — Sun Salutation A
Surya Namaskar A (sun salutation A) is the foundational yoga sequence linking movement and breath in a fluid chain of poses.
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Bhujangasana — Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana (cobra) opens the chest and strengthens the back in a gentle, accessible backbend ideal for beginners.
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Standing Poses
Uttanasana — Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana (standing forward bend) deeply stretches the hamstrings and calves while calming the nervous system and soothing the mind.
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Setu Bandhasana — Bridge Pose
Setu Bandhasana (bridge) opens the chest and strengthens the glutes in an accessible supine backbend.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Paschimottanasana — Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend) deeply stretches the entire posterior chain from back to calves, calming the mind and fostering introspection.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Baddha Konasana — Butterfly Pose
Baddha Konasana (butterfly) deeply opens the hips and groin by bringing soles of feet together, an essential pose for pelvic flexibility.
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Standing Poses
Vrksasana — Tree Pose
Vrksasana (tree) develops balance, focus and strengthens ankles by standing on one leg with the opposite foot against the thigh.
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Standing Poses
Tadasana — Mountain Pose
Tadasana (mountain pose) is the foundational yoga pose, the basis of all standing poses, developing alignment, grounding and body awareness.
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Standing Poses
Trikonasana — Triangle Pose
Trikonasana (triangle) stretches the sides, hamstrings and opens the chest in a deep lateral stretch.
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Standing Poses
Parsvakonasana — Extended Side Angle
Parsvakonasana (extended side angle) creates an energy line from the back foot to fingertips, deeply stretching the entire side body.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Balasana — Child's Pose
Balasana (child's pose) is yoga's quintessential resting pose, gently stretching the back and hips while deeply calming the nervous system.
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Pranayama (Yogic Breathing)
Nadi Shodhana — Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) balances brain hemispheres and harmonizes the nervous system through nostril alternation.
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Restorative Poses
Viparita Karani — Legs Up the Wall
Viparita Karani (legs up the wall) is a gentle restorative inversion that promotes venous return, calms the nervous system and relieves tired legs.
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Floor Poses — Twists
Supta Matsyendrasana — Supine Spinal Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana (supine twist) releases the lower back and offers a gentle, restorative twist lying on the back.
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