This essay on Yoga poses contains information on Yoga postures, Yoga asanas, Yoga exercise and other basic Yoga poses.

Yoga : Yoga Poses

Yoga Poses

Yoga comprises of some simple and effective body movements, which strengthen one's back, tones the stomach muscles, and reallocate body weight. These body movements are known as asanas, or poses. The Asanas have evolved over centuries and work wonders in keeping the body healthy and the mind peaceful. If performed in a right manner, these Yoga poses or positions help to tone muscles, lubricate joints and massage the body. Not only this, the asanas also enhance body endurance and increase flexibility. These postures bring physical and mental stability, along with health and vigor; they exercise the nerves, glands, ligaments, and muscles.

To accomplish each yoga pose, you require willpower, perseverance and daily practice. There are numberless poses and postures in Yoga. But before trying and performing any posture, you should keep certain things in mind.

You should know your body limits. If your body does not allow a particular Yoga posture, then do not push your body for it. Otherwise, your may get hurt in the process.
The best thing to do is, learn from an experienced teacher. Or you can always refer to books learning Yoga poses or Yoga Asanas. Videos could be of great help.
By daily practicing, you will improve on the poses or positions of Yoga. It is not something that you will gain in the very first class.
Every yoga position has its own benefits, sometimes specific physical and mental benefits. According to your needs, you can practice a particular Yoga pose.
Before starting a Yoga session, it is important to do some basic stretches to warm-up and to avoid strain.

Yoga Postures
Sanskrit Name	English Translation
Adho Mukha Svanasana	Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Vrksasana	Handstand (Downward-Facing Tree)
Ajali Mudra	Salutation Seal
Ardha Chandrasana	Half Moon Posture
Ardha Matsyendrasana	Half Spinal Twist
Baddha Konasana	Bound Angle
Bakasana	Crane Pose
Balasana or Garbhasana	Child's Pose
Bharadvajasana	Bharadvaja's Twist
Bhujangasana	Cobra Pose
Chakrasana	Wheel Posture
Chaturanga Dandasana	Four-Limbed Staff
Dandasana	Staff pose
Dhanurasana	Bow
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana	One-Legged King Pigeon
Garudasana	Eagle Posture
Gomukhasana	Cow Face
Halasana	Plow
Hanumanasana	Monkey (named after Lord Hanuman)
Janusirsasana	Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Kakasana	Crow Pose
Krauncasana	Heron Posture
Kukkueasana	Cockerel Pose
Kurmasana	Tortoise Pose
Makarasana	Crocodile Posture
Matsyasana	Fish Posture
Matsyendrasana	Lord of the Fishes
Mayurusana	Peacock Pose
Natarajasana	Lord of the Dance
Padahastasana	Standing Forward Bend
Padmasana	Lotus Pose
Paripurnanavasana	Full Boat Posture
Parivrttaparsvakonasana	Revolved Side Angle
Parivrttatrikonasana	Revolved Triangle
Pasasana	Noose
Pascimottanasana	Seated Forward Bend
Prasaritapadottanasana	Intense Spread Leg Stretch
Pavana Mukta-Asana	Wind-releasing Posture
Salabhasana	Locust Posture
Sarvangasana	Shoulder Stand
Shavasana / Mrtasana	Corpse Pose
Sethubandasana	Bridge, Half Wheel
Siddhasana / Muk-tasana /Guptasana	Perfect Pose
Simhasana	Lion Posture
Sirsasana	Head Stand
Sukhasana	Auspicious Pose
Suptabaddhakonasana	Reclining Bound Angle
Suptapadangusthasana	Reclining Big Toe
Suptavirasana	Reclining Hero
Surya-Namaskar	Sun Salutation
Svastikasana	Prosperous Pose
Tadasana / Samasthiti	Mountain Pose
Trikonasana	Triangle
Upavistakonasana	Open Angle
Urdhvadhanurasana	Upward Bow, Backbend, or Wheel
Urdhvamukhasvanasana	Upward-Facing Dog
Usthasana	Camel Pose
Uttanakurmasana	Upside-Down Tortoise
Utkatasana	Chair
Uttanasana	Standing Forward Bend
Utthitahastapadangusthasana	Raised Hand to Big Toe
Utthitaparsvakonasana	Extended Side Angle
Utthitatrikonasana	Extended Triangle Posture
Vasisthasana	Side Plank
Viparitakarani	Legs-up-the-Wall
Vajrasana	Thunderbolt Pose
Virasana	Hero
Vriksha-Asana	Tree Pose

Adho Mukha

Ardha Sarvangasana

Asanas at A glance

Bhujangasana

Dog & Cat

Janu Shirshasana

Savasana

Setubandhasana

Sukhashana

Tadshana

Trikonasana

Uttanasana

Virabhadrasana

Adho Mukha

Ardha Sarvangasana

Asanas at a glance

Bhujangasana

Dog & Cat

Janu Shirshasana

Savasana

Setubandhasana

Sukhashana

Tadshana

Trikonasana

Uttanasana

Virabhadrasana

Yoga Types

Bhakti Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Jnana Yoga

Karma Yoga

Kundalini Yoga

Mantra Yoga

Purna Yoga

Raj Yoga

Yoga Benefits

Anti Aging

Balance

Flexibility

Personal Values

Love

Mental Health

Social Values

Strength

Yoga & Beauty

Yoga Healing

Yoga & Sex

Yoga & Knowledge

Weight Reduction

Limbs of Yoga

Asanas

Dharana

Dhyana

Niyama

Pranayama

Pratyahara

Samadhi

Yama

Yoga Gear Guide

Back Bender

Yoga Blocks

Yoga Clothes

Yoga Gloves

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