| | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | This seated yoga pose translates as both 'joy' and 'comfort'. Practiced from the mat, it is a comfortable pose for yoga meditation. This yoga position also aligns the energy system, chakras, of the body to create balance and positive direction. |
| | | This yoga pose calms and settles the mind through the inversion, while your core strengthens practicing the leg extension. This is an extended form of the Standing Forward Bend Position used commonly during yoga class, built to strengthen the core and acts as therapy for the back and hips. |
| | | This yoga position works by massaging and stimulating the internal organs. Its therapeutic affect relieves constipation and dyspepsia and also cleansing the liver and kidneys. Half Spinal Twist Yoga Position should be practiced carefully and with Complete Breath as it works the back intensely. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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! |
| | | This yoga pose uses the base of Lotus Yoga Pose, alleviates tension in different parts of the spine and it's assisting muscles, and opens the hips and hamstrings. It is also known as the Runner's Stretch. This is a great yoga exercise for athletes when warming up and cooling down. |
| | | This yoga pose depics Hanuman, chief of the army of monkey warriors from India's great epic, Ramayana. This yoga position should only be practiced once the muscles are warmed completely and is generally used as an advance yoga exercise. Feel the balance of the torso and lightness of the lower body of this yoga pose. |
| | | Pigeon Yoga Pose is an elixir to relieving tension of the spine and back, vital to wellness of body and mind in yoga. This yoga exercise develops balance, lengthening and elongation into a curving backbend. It's name comes from the Sanskrit 'kapota', which is a puffed-chested dove or pigeon. |
| | | This is a centering yoga pose and through practice brings a meditative calm to the mind. The Mudra of the Yoga Pose of Reverence is a position of composure, expressing a receptivity to the Universe and the mind-body connection. Namaste position focuses the awareness of the mind and body. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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! |
| | | This yoga pose energizes the body and stimulates the mind. Providing a massage to the heart, blood flow increases to fight arterial blockages, corrects prolapsed uterus, and reduces inflammation. Hero Yoga Pose Reclining is an exercise of will and relaxation. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | 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. |
| | | This yoga pose grounds your legs in the earth, relaxing your spinal column with the forward bend. It also gives a strong stretch to the lower back, hips, and legs. Raising kundalini energy up the spine, this pose stretches the back meridian of the body. |
| | | Staff Yoga Pose is the foundation for seated yoga postures. The core is exercised as the hips, sacrum, and spin align allowing movement of energy through the chakra system. More advanced yoga positions should be practiced after Staff Yoga Pose is comfortable and mastered. |
| | | 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. |
| | | This yoga pose stretches the long muscles of the legs and arms completely, resembling a tortoise withdrawn into its shell. Consistent yoga practice of this position opens the hips in preparation for a more intense yoga exercise such as Lotus Yoga Pose. |
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Yoga Seated Positions
