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Yoga Standing Poses

Standing postures encompass the effects of every type of Asana other than Inversions. One defines personal strength, flexibility, balance, and overall health from the practice of standing asana.

The flow of energy is limitless. Standing poses allow us to root ourselves firmly to the core of the Earth and expand farther than the mind can comprehend, learning stability and extension and perfect body alignment.r.

Eagle Balance Position - Garudasana
 

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.


Half Circle Stretch Pose - Parighasana
 

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.


Half Moon Balance Posture - Ardha Chandrasana
 

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.


King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana
 

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana

This yoga pose translates as another name of Shiva. King Dancer Yoga Pose is symbolic towards the Five Actions of Universal Energy: Creation, Protection, and Destruction of the World- or Self-Realization Self-Illusion, and Release. As yoga exercise, this position balanced and brings flexibility to the hips, spine, and chest.

Mighty Pose - Utkatasana
 

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.


Mountain Pose - Tadasana
 

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.


Pyramid Stretch / Pose of Siva - Parsvottanasana
 

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.


Staff Standing Pose - Utthita Dandasana
 

Staff Standing Pose - Utthita Dandasana

his yoga pose is an encouraging asana, requiring proper posture and complete extension and alignment. It is also an isometric yoga exercise for the length of the body. Practice this position to warm-up for more intense yoga bending postures.


Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana
 

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.


Standing Hand to Foot Balance - Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
 

Standing Hand to Foot Balance - Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

In this yoga pose, only the extended leg leaves the structure of Mountain. Your bellybutton should flatten towards your spine and your hips stay level. This yoga pose is not only a practice of balance, but structural awareness as well.


Standing Wide Angle Forward Bend - Prasarita Padottanasana
 

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.


Tree Balance Pose - Vrksasana
 

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 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.


Triangle Reversed Pose - Parivrtta Trikonasana
 

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.


Warrior I Posture - Virabhadrasana I
 

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 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 II Reversed Posture - Parivrtta Virabhadrasana
 

Warrior II Reversed Posture - Parivrtta Virabhadrasana

This yoga pose expands the length of the rib cage while building and generating confidence. Warrior II Reversed Yoga Posture exercises the active side of the body while improving balance and focus of the mind. Warrior brings an awareness of endurance and independence to yoga practice.


Warrior III Posture - Virabhadrasana III
 

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.


TIPS

Always elongate the spine, following through the crown of the head. Place the knees in the same direction as the toes.If you are ever dizzy, rest in a resting or meditative pose, or bring your gaze to the ground in front of you.



CAUTIONS

Avoid standing for long periods of time if you suffer from:

• Asthma
• Heart Problems
• Knee Injuries
• Nervous Disorders
• Weak or Problematic Back

It is not advisable to jump between poses if you are m]Menstruating, Pregnant, or suffer from Back Problems.