All 91 Practices

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Vrikshasana

वृक्षासन

Tree Pose — a balancing posture that develops concentration, coordination, and steadiness of mind. The challenge of balancing on one leg is a direct teacher of mental stillness.

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Trikonasana

त्रिकोणासन

Triangle Pose — a full-body stretch that improves flexibility in the hips and spine, strengthens the legs, and stimulates digestion. Its open, expansive shape counteracts desk-work posture.

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Uttanasana

उत्तानासन

Standing Forward Fold — a gentle inversion that decompresses the spine, releases hamstrings, and calms the mind by increasing blood flow to the brain.

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Prasarita Padottanasana

प्रसारित पादोत्तानासन

Wide-Legged Forward Fold — offers the benefits of an inversion without the demands of Sirsasana. Stretches the inner legs and spine, stimulates digestion, and calms the brain.

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Garudasana

गरुड़ासन

Eagle Pose — a complex standing balance that squeezes and releases the shoulder and hip joints, improving circulation to the smaller joints. One of the best postures for sciatica and shoulder tension.

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Sukhasana

सुखासन

Easy Pose — the classic seated meditation posture. Opens the hips gently and provides the stable, upright seat required for pranayama and meditation practice.

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Vajrasana

वज्रासन

Thunderbolt Pose — the only asana that can be performed immediately after eating. Sitting in Vajrasana for 5–10 minutes after meals significantly improves digestion and nutrient absorption.

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Paschimottanasana

पश्चिमोत्तानासन

Seated Forward Bend — a deeply calming forward fold that stretches the entire back body from heels to crown. Traditionally said to stoke the digestive fire and calm the nervous system.

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Janu Sirsasana

जानु शीर्षासन

Head-to-Knee Pose — a one-sided forward bend that stretches one side of the body at a time, toning the liver and spleen and helping regulate blood sugar. Gentler than Paschimottanasana for those with tight hamstrings.

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Gomukhasana

गोमुखासन

Cow-Face Pose — a deep hip and shoulder opener performed simultaneously. One of the most effective postures for the outer hip (piriformis) and for releasing chronic shoulder tension.

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Padmasana

पद्मासन

Lotus Pose — the classical meditation posture. When the hips are sufficiently open, Padmasana provides the most stable and upright seated position for extended pranayama and meditation practice.

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Siddhasana

सिद्धासन

Accomplished Pose — considered the foremost meditation posture for serious practitioners. The heel placement stimulates the Muladhara chakra, and the posture is traditionally associated with the cultivation of vital energy (ojas).

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Balasana

बालासन

Child's Pose — the ultimate resting posture. Gently stretches the hips, thighs, and lower back while calming the nervous system. A refuge whenever rest is needed during practice.

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Supta Matsyendrasana

सुप्त मत्स्येन्द्रासन

Supine Spinal Twist — a completely supported spinal rotation performed lying down. Produces all the digestive and spinal benefits of a seated twist while allowing complete muscular relaxation.

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Supta Baddha Konasana

सुप्त बद्ध कोणासन

Reclined Bound Angle Pose — opens hips and groin while the whole body surrenders to gravity. Excellent for hormonal balance, menstrual discomfort, and stress relief.

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Bhujangasana

भुजंगासन

Cobra Pose — a gentle backbend that strengthens the spine and opens the chest. Counteracts forward collapse from desk work and is one of the safest backbends for beginners.

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Ustrasana

उष्ट्रासन

Camel Pose — a deep backbend that powerfully opens the chest, stretches the hip flexors, and strengthens the back. One of the most effective counter-poses to prolonged sitting.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

सेतु बंध सर्वांगासन

Bridge Pose — strengthens the back, opens the chest, and gently stimulates the thyroid. Useful as both an active strength-builder and a restorative posture (supported on a block).

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Viparita Karani

विपरीत करणी

Legs Up the Wall — among the most therapeutic postures in yoga. Reverses venous blood flow, deeply relaxes the nervous system, and relieves tired legs. Accessible to virtually everyone.

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Sarvangasana

सर्वांगासन

Shoulderstand — often called the 'Queen of Asanas'. Nourishes the thyroid and parathyroid glands, reverses blood flow, calms the nervous system, and is one of the most powerful postures for whole-body health.

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Halasana

हलासन

Plough Pose — an inversion where legs extend over the head toward the floor. Provides an intense stretch to the entire posterior chain, stimulates the thyroid, and is one of the most effective postures for spinal elongation.

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Sirsasana

शीर्षासन

Headstand — the 'King of Asanas'. Reverses the effects of gravity on the entire body, nourishes the brain and pituitary gland, strengthens the core and shoulder girdle, and produces profound mental clarity. Practised under supervision until mastered.

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Matsyasana

मत्स्यासन

Fish Pose — the traditional counter-pose to Shoulderstand, opening the chest after the compression of the throat. Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid and opens the lungs fully.

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Makarasana

मकरासन

Crocodile Pose — a deeply restorative prone posture that allows the spine to decompress fully while belly breathing is deepened. The natural resting position during prone practice and the primary posture for asthma management.

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Shashankasana

शशांकासन

Hare/Rabbit Pose — a kneeling forward fold that provides a deep stretch to the back, shoulders, and hips. Often used as a restorative counter-pose after deep backbends. Known as the 'pose of the moon.'

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Yoga Mudrasana

योग मुद्रासन

Symbol of Yoga Pose — a seated forward bend from cross-legged position with hands clasped behind the back. Opens the posterior shoulders, rounds the spine, and is traditionally used to redirect prana inward.