Standing Poses

Standing yoga poses to develop grounding, balance, leg strength and postural alignment. Fundamental for any practice.

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Parivrtta Trikonasana — Revolved Triangle

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Parivrtta Trikonasana — Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle) combines deep twist and hamstring stretch, stimulating digestion and thoracic mobility.

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Vrksasana — Tree Pose

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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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Uttanasana — Standing Forward Bend

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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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Virabhadrasana III — Warrior III

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Virabhadrasana III — Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III) is an intense balance pose that strengthens the standing leg, core and develops focus by forming a T-shape with the body.

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Utkatasana — Chair Pose

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Utkatasana — Chair Pose

Utkatasana (chair pose) powerfully strengthens the quadriceps, glutes and core while building endurance and mental determination.

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Natarajasana — Dancer Pose

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Natarajasana — Dancer Pose

Natarajasana (dancer) combines balance, backbend and quadriceps stretch in a graceful yet demanding pose.

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Tadasana — Mountain Pose

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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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Garudasana — Eagle Pose

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Garudasana — Eagle Pose

Garudasana (eagle) develops balance and focus by crossing arms and legs, deeply stretching shoulders and hips.

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Virabhadrasana II — Warrior II

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Virabhadrasana II — Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II) strengthens the legs, opens the hips laterally and builds endurance with arms extended wide.

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Trikonasana — Triangle Pose

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Trikonasana — Triangle Pose

Trikonasana (triangle) stretches the sides, hamstrings and opens the chest in a deep lateral stretch.

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Virabhadrasana I — Warrior I

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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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Parsvakonasana — Extended Side Angle

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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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Ardha Uttanasana — Half Forward Bend

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Ardha Uttanasana — Half Forward Bend

Ardha Uttanasana (half forward bend) lengthens the spine and strengthens the back while stretching the hamstrings, a key pose in sun salutations.

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