Seated Forward Bend (Noble Pose) - Paschimottanasana

This yoga pose is invigorating! Raising kundalini energy up the spine, this pose stretches the back meridian of the body. The exercise from Staff Yoga Pose into the Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose raises Kundalini, cleansing the chakra system.

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Plough Pose - Halasana

Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Bound Angle Posture - Baddha Konasana

This yoga posture opens the pelvic and chest cavity. The health of your spine corrects from this pose and it gives a massage to the internal organs, stimulating the Nervous, Reproductive, and Respiratory Systems.

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Bow Bend Posture - Dhanurasana

Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana

Pyramid Stretch (Pose of Siva) - Parsvottanasana

This yoga pose is exercised often in practice of the Warrior Poses, creating balance and strength. Siva mourned for Sati, and he pulled at his hair and destroyed, then meditated. The beginning of the pose resembles the Siva with his matted hair in remembrance of that power.

Hero Twist Pose - Parivrtta Virasana

This yoga pose adds a twist to the meditative Hero! Twisting activates the sides of the body for a rejuvenating affect and stress-relief for the muscles that assist in breathing. The spine is elongated before twisting to ensure safety of the spine in this yoga exercise.

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Standing Wide Angle Forward Bend - Prasarita Padottanasana

This yoga posture is a great restorative pose for you after your body is warmed and can be calming, used for anxiety and sleeping disorders. It also gives a strong stretch to the lower back, hips, and legs. Raising kundalini energy up the spine, Standing Wide Angle Forward Bend Yoga Pose stretches the back meridian of the body.

Locust Pose - Salabhasana

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Corpse Pose - Savasana

A yoga pose for complete relaxation is challenging first with the mind. Yoga practice usually includes this position near the beginning or end of asana practice, as therapy for fear, hypertension, insomnia, and even psychosis.

Reclining Hero Stretch Pose - Supta Virasana

Camel Posture - Ustrasana

Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana

This yoga pose is the quentessential position for release and personal awareness. It is a yoga exercise for rebuilding strengthe and direction. A natural stress-relief for the mind, this is a deep and purposeful forward bend.

Staff Supine Pose - Viparita Karani

Staff Pose in Supine Position forms a foundation for alignment. This is a balancing posture, bringing both energy and soothing qualities to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind. Practice this position to relax the spinal column for more intense yoga postures.

Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Plank Lowered Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana

The Plank Yoga Pose is essentially a yoga exercise of the push-up practiced during the (ashtanga) Sun Salutation. It is symbolic of great leadership, power, and strength. This can be learned in stages, so do not hesitate to add it to your yoga class at home!

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Crane Pose - Utthita Bakasana

An advanced version of Crow Pose, this position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strenght also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Downwards Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

One of the most popular yoga poses practiced in the West, this asana rejuvenates, releasing tension from the hips, abdomen, and back of the legs. However, this yoga position requires complete consciousness during yoga practice and the mind must be engaged on the proper position of the entire body.

Plank Pose - Kumbhakasana

Warrior II Posture - Virabhadrasana II

Warrior II Yoga Posture expands the chest for greater respiration and energy balance of the chakras. This version of Warrior Pose increases stamina. Warrior(s) bring a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs.

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort.

Reclining Big Toe Stretch - Supta Padangusthasana

This yoga pose supports spinal health and the back, allowing the body to stretch well in a safe alignment. While rejuvenating, this yoga position exercises the mind's capacity of release - the upper body releases and abdomen relaxes, bringing a calm to the body and mind.

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.

Seated Forward Bend (Noble Pose) - Paschimottanasana

This yoga pose is invigorating! Raising kundalini energy up the spine, this pose stretches the back meridian of the body. The exercise from Staff Yoga Pose into the Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose raises Kundalini, cleansing the chakra system.

Triangle Reversed Pose - Parivrtta Trikonasana

This yoga pose is a great opener of the hamstrings, hips, and spine! Also strengthening the core and legs, this yoga exercise works by toning the internal organs and bringing stamina to the assisting muscles. Triangle Reversed Yoga Pose may aslo be used as a preparation to forward bends and deeper twists.

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Plough Pose - Halasana

Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back.

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Child's Pose - Balasana

A rejuvenating yoga pose, Childs Pose offers the body's systems relaxation during yoga practice. It is also the base to the yoga posture, Hare Pose and Hero Pose. If ever you feel tension or discomfort during yoga class, feel free to rest in this yoga pose until you are feeling strong.

Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana

This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind.

Downwards Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

One of the most popular yoga poses practiced in the West, this asana rejuvenates, releasing tension from the hips, abdomen, and back of the legs. However, this yoga position requires complete consciousness during yoga practice and the mind must be engaged on the proper position of the entire body.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana

This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind.

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Bow Bend Posture - Dhanurasana

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Lunge High with Twist - Ardha Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose creates a stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised fingertips. The twisting action of the yoga position opens the chest, groin, hip flexors, and legs. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the shoulders, spine and surrounding muscles.

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Locust Pose - Salabhasana

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.

Reclining Big Toe Stretch - Supta Padangusthasana

This yoga pose supports spinal health and the back, allowing the body to stretch well in a safe alignment. While rejuvenating, this yoga position exercises the mind's capacity of release - the upper body releases and abdomen relaxes, bringing a calm to the body and mind.

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Mountain Pose - Tadasana

This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection.

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose is an intense groin, hip, and side opener. A strengthener of the entire length of the body, this yoga exercise is a mixture of Triangle Yoga Pose and Warrior II Yoga Posture. This is to be practiced only when the thighs and hips have been strength.

Hero Pose - Virasana

Hero yoga pose is a relaxing seated posture used in yoga meditation. It is important when incorporating this pose into yoga practice to be aware of the positioning of the knees and heels of the feet. The chakras are aligned in proper position and can be practiced on any comfortable surface.

Mighty Pose - Utkatasana

This yoga pose works on perfecting posture and proper alignment. As a yoga exercise, it is a balance to any type of yoga during workout. The arms, core and legs are stretched and strengthened while stimulating the diaphragm and heart.

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort.

Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana

This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Hero Pose - Virasana

Hero yoga pose is a relaxing seated posture used in yoga meditation. It is important when incorporating this pose into yoga practice to be aware of the positioning of the knees and heels of the feet. The chakras are aligned in proper position and can be practiced on any comfortable surface.

Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I

Warrior I Yoga Posture is strength. It is important to keep the heel of the forward foot in line with the center of the rear foot in Warrior positions. Warrior(s) brings a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs, and increases endurance.

Downwards Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

One of the most popular yoga poses practiced in the West, this asana rejuvenates, releasing tension from the hips, abdomen, and back of the legs. However, this yoga position requires complete consciousness during yoga practice and the mind must be engaged on the proper position of the entire body.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Bow Bend Posture - Dhanurasana

Plough Pose - Halasana

Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back.

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana

Lunge High with Twist - Ardha Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose creates a stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised fingertips. The twisting action of the yoga position opens the chest, groin, hip flexors, and legs. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the shoulders, spine and surrounding muscles.

Pyramid Stretch (Pose of Siva) - Parsvottanasana

This yoga pose is exercised often in practice of the Warrior Poses, creating balance and strength. Siva mourned for Sati, and he pulled at his hair and destroyed, then meditated. The beginning of the pose resembles the Siva with his matted hair in remembrance of that power.

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.

Reclining Big Toe Stretch - Supta Padangusthasana

This yoga pose supports spinal health and the back, allowing the body to stretch well in a safe alignment. While rejuvenating, this yoga position exercises the mind's capacity of release - the upper body releases and abdomen relaxes, bringing a calm to the body and mind.

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Camel Posture - Ustrasana

Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose is an intense groin, hip, and side opener. A strengthener of the entire length of the body, this yoga exercise is a mixture of Triangle Yoga Pose and Warrior II Yoga Posture. This is to be practiced only when the thighs and hips have been strength.

Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I

Warrior I Yoga Posture is strength. It is important to keep the heel of the forward foot in line with the center of the rear foot in Warrior positions. Warrior(s) brings a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs, and increases endurance.

Warrior II Posture - Virabhadrasana II

Warrior II Yoga Posture expands the chest for greater respiration and energy balance of the chakras. This version of Warrior Pose increases stamina. Warrior(s) bring a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs.

Warrior III Posture - Virabhadrasana III

This Warrior pose uses balance, core strength, and stamina just to enter into it. Your yoga class will benefit greatly from progression into this statuesque yoga exercise. While strengthening the standing leg, you will build emotional strength and balance with it's practice.

Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana

This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture.

Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana

This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind.

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Lunge High with Twist - Ardha Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose creates a stretch along the top side of the body, from the back heel through the raised fingertips. The twisting action of the yoga position opens the chest, groin, hip flexors, and legs. It is a productive yoga exercise to strengthen the shoulders, spine and surrounding muscles.

Mountain Pose - Tadasana

This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection.

Camel Posture - Ustrasana

Mighty Pose - Utkatasana

This yoga pose works on perfecting posture and proper alignment. As a yoga exercise, it is a balance to any type of yoga during workout. The arms, core and legs are stretched and strengthened while stimulating the diaphragm and heart.

Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana

This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture.

Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose is an intense groin, hip, and side opener. A strengthener of the entire length of the body, this yoga exercise is a mixture of Triangle Yoga Pose and Warrior II Yoga Posture. This is to be practiced only when the thighs and hips have been strength.

Triangle Reversed Pose - Parivrtta Trikonasana

This yoga pose is a great opener of the hamstrings, hips, and spine! Also strengthening the core and legs, this yoga exercise works by toning the internal organs and bringing stamina to the assisting muscles. Triangle Reversed Yoga Pose may aslo be used as a preparation to forward bends and deeper twists.

Child's Pose - Balasana

A rejuvenating yoga pose, Childs Pose offers the body's systems relaxation during yoga practice. It is also the base to the yoga posture, Hare Pose and Hero Pose. If ever you feel tension or discomfort during yoga class, feel free to rest in this yoga pose until you are feeling strong.

Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Eagle Balance Position - Garudasana

This yoga pose not only requires strength and joint/muscular flexibility, but also concentration and coordination to calm the mind and still the body. Yoga class is built on many yoga positions that depend on proper lubrication of the joints, balance of the muscles and clarity of mind, which are all developed in the Eagle Balance Position.

Heron Pose - Krounchasana

This yoga pose lengthens and stretches the achilles heel, back, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Massaging and stimulates the abdominal organs Heron Yoga Pose also engages the heart chakra. Though slightly intimidating, once practiced, this yoga exercise will become comfortable and self-fulfilling.

Lotus Pose - Padmasana

This is the ultimate yoga pose for meditation. Lotus is to be practiced consistently to properly open the hips. It also stimulates digestion and strengthens the lungs. This yoga position may seem unattainable at first, but approach Lotus Yoga Pose with an open mind during practice and you will reap the rewards!

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana

Half Circle Stretch Pose - Parighasana

This pose focuses on the side of the body, lengthening and toning. This yoga posture alleviates respiratory problems and adjusts spinal placement. Practice of Complete Breath will compliment this posture and it's effects on health.

Hero Twist Pose - Parivrtta Virasana

This yoga pose adds a twist to the meditative Hero! Twisting activates the sides of the body for a rejuvenating affect and stress-relief for the muscles that assist in breathing. The spine is elongated before twisting to ensure safety of the spine in this yoga exercise.

Lotus Balance Pose - Tolasana

This yoga pose is an elevated Lotus Yoga Pose utilizing balance and strength. Creating awareness of you core strength, this pose builds abdominal and arm strength and muscular endurance and stamina. It also practices the uddiyana banda, or inward contraction of the lower belly, while opening the upper chest for respiration.

Hero Pose - Virasana

Hero yoga pose is a relaxing seated posture used in yoga meditation. It is important when incorporating this pose into yoga practice to be aware of the positioning of the knees and heels of the feet. The chakras are aligned in proper position and can be practiced on any comfortable surface.

Reclining Bound Angle Posture - Supta Baddha Konasana

This yoga pose is a posture for restoration and may be modified to meet any level of yoga practicer, from beginner to enlightened. The back is not exercised in this yoga posture and all tension should be consciously released!

Reclining Hero Stretch Pose - Supta Virasana

Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana

This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind.

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Bow Bend Posture - Dhanurasana

Sage Posture - Bharadvajasana

This seated yoga asana aligns the pelvis and spin, correcting posture. Sage Yoga Posture is exercised by all types of yoga participants as an inviting pose to yoga meditation. Enjoy the simplicity of Sage Yoga Pose.

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Mountain Pose - Tadasana

This yoga posture is a base for all asana, a yoga exercise in itself focusing on posture and awareness. Practiced consistently, balance and posture improves from Mountain Yoga Pose. The feet become roots to the Earth and the mind are the branches to the Universe: so develops the Mind-Body Connection.

Wheel Bend Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana

Camel Posture - Ustrasana

Mighty Pose - Utkatasana

This yoga pose works on perfecting posture and proper alignment. As a yoga exercise, it is a balance to any type of yoga during workout. The arms, core and legs are stretched and strengthened while stimulating the diaphragm and heart.

Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana

This balancing yoga posture, once learned, opens the torso for greater respiration and a deeper understanding of the body's dimensions. Tree Balance Pose aids in your personal yoga practice the development of Mountain Posture.

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort.

Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana

This yoga pose is an intense groin, hip, and side opener. A strengthener of the entire length of the body, this yoga exercise is a mixture of Triangle Yoga Pose and Warrior II Yoga Posture. This is to be practiced only when the thighs and hips have been strength.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Sage Twist - Parivrtta Bharadvajasana

This yoga twisting pose brings deep internal awareness for a balanced twist to both sides of the body. This yoga exercise offers a massage to the internal organs and spine. The therapy of this yoga pose extends to the mind as it releases tension and anxiety.

Plough Pose - Halasana

Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back.

Heron Pose - Krounchasana

This yoga pose lengthens and stretches the achilles heel, back, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Massaging and stimulates the abdominal organs Heron Yoga Pose also engages the heart chakra. Though slightly intimidating, once practiced, this yoga exercise will become comfortable and self-fulfilling.

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Staff Supine Pose - Viparita Karani

Staff Pose in Supine Position forms a foundation for alignment. This is a balancing posture, bringing both energy and soothing qualities to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind. Practice this position to relax the spinal column for more intense yoga postures.

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Handstand Balance - Adho Mukha Vrksasana

This yoga asana builds the strength of the arms, shoulders, and wrists as this becomes the base, or foundation, of the balance. Your yoga breath is a key to attaining this level of body awareness and consistency. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Cow Face Posture - Gomukhasana

This yoga posture is not to be taken lightly! As a yoga exercise, it offers an intense stretch to the hip or knee areas. Listen to your body. For fitness and aesthetic benefit, the abdominals and stomach are toned in this yoga posture.

Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana

This yoga pose uses the lunar energy or the 'tha' of 'hatha'. Exercise this yoga posture for stress-relief. The two extremes of energy that govern our bodies are the sun and the moon energies - for a balanced yoga class, we must utilize the energizing and cooling poses for equilibrium of body-mind.

Fish Pose - Matsyasana

Forearm Balance Pose (Peacock) - Pincha Mayurasana

This yoga pose symbolizes the peacock's display of tail and feathers to bring balance to our own body. Consistent practice of this yoga exercise of balance overcomes the fear of falling within us. Upper arm and core strength is relied upon during practice of the Forearm Balance Yoga Pose.

Locust Pose - Salabhasana

Headstand Pose - Sirsasana

The therapeutic effect of this yoga posture is that standing on your head in proper alignment strengthens the body's core and calms the mind. Alignment is synonymous with Mountain Pose in this posture. Using Headstand Posture during yoga exercise can alleviate sinus pressure.

Plough Pose - Halasana

Though this yoga pose does not have any direct refference in any classical sense, it carries similarities to other yoga positions practiced in traditional yoga classes. Plough Yoga Pose brings relaxation to the muscles of the back and thighs, gently stretching the ligaments and sinews of the spine and back.

Shoulderstand Posture - Sarvangasana

The Shoulderstand Yoga Posture utilizes and alignes the length of the body. This yoga exercise is therapeutic as a stabilizer, as the energy that usually travels from the top of our body downwards is strongly affected by the reversal of gravity. Practice this yoga pose for optimal benefit from your yoga practice.

Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Camel Posture - Ustrasana

Triangle Pose - Trikonasana

Triangle Yoga Pose gently stretches the chest, hips and legs. Increasing blood flow to the head, this yoga position offers stress-relief to the mind and strengthens the shoulders. The open twist promotes a supple spine and relieves any low back discomfort.

Staff Supine Pose - Viparita Karani

Staff Pose in Supine Position forms a foundation for alignment. This is a balancing posture, bringing both energy and soothing qualities to restore and rejuvenate the body and mind. Practice this position to relax the spinal column for more intense yoga postures.

Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I

Warrior I Yoga Posture is strength. It is important to keep the heel of the forward foot in line with the center of the rear foot in Warrior positions. Warrior(s) brings a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs, and increases endurance.

Warrior II Posture - Virabhadrasana II

Warrior II Yoga Posture expands the chest for greater respiration and energy balance of the chakras. This version of Warrior Pose increases stamina. Warrior(s) bring a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs.

Downwards Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana

One of the most popular yoga poses practiced in the West, this asana rejuvenates, releasing tension from the hips, abdomen, and back of the legs. However, this yoga position requires complete consciousness during yoga practice and the mind must be engaged on the proper position of the entire body.

Crane Pose - Utthita Bakasana

An advanced version of Crow Pose, this position takes upper arm strength and balance. Yoga positions requiring upper body and shoulder strenght also build the core strength and balance. When incorporating into yoga practice, try first by using a prop or wall to assist!

Child's Pose - Balasana

A rejuvenating yoga pose, Childs Pose offers the body's systems relaxation during yoga practice. It is also the base to the yoga posture, Hare Pose and Hero Pose. If ever you feel tension or discomfort during yoga class, feel free to rest in this yoga pose until you are feeling strong.

Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana

Plank Lowered Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana

The Plank Yoga Pose is essentially a yoga exercise of the push-up practiced during the (ashtanga) Sun Salutation. It is symbolic of great leadership, power, and strength. This can be learned in stages, so do not hesitate to add it to your yoga class at home!

Boat Pose - Paripurna Navasana

This yoga pose exercises the body's core, creating balance and control of the. As an intense yoga position, always remember that yoga is a mind-body practice. The mind controls the body's actions and reactions.

Corpse Pose - Savasana

A yoga pose for complete relaxation is challenging first with the mind. Yoga practice usually includes this position near the beginning or end of asana practice, as therapy for fear, hypertension, insomnia, and even psychosis.

Warrior II Posture - Virabhadrasana II

Warrior II Yoga Posture expands the chest for greater respiration and energy balance of the chakras. This version of Warrior Pose increases stamina. Warrior(s) bring a sense of independence, strengthening the core and thighs.