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Home » Yoga Poses » Yoga Poses by Types » Standing Yoga Poses

Standing Yoga Poses

Standing poses that strengthen the legs, balance, and align the body more generally. Strength and stability are built mostly on these stances.

Extended Side Angle uses a wide stance, creating a long line from the back foot, up the side body, and through the top arm.

Extended Side Angle Pose

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend Pose is a foundational yoga asana that stretches the hamstrings and calms the mind.

Uttanasana – Standing Forward Fold Pose

Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) is a gentle backbend that stretches the side body and strengthens the lower body.

Reverse Warrior Pose

Warrior 2 or Virabhadrasana II is a powerful lunge position with the arms outstretched and the body open to the side.

Warrior 2 Pose

Pyramid Pose challenges balance while stretching and strengthening your legs.

Pyramid Pose Perfection

In Five-Pointed Star Pose, a transitional pose, stand with your feet wide, legs straight, and arms outstretched at shoulder level

Star Pose

Prayer Pose is also called the Yogi Squat, Garland Pose, or Malasana. It is a deep hip opener that helps ground your energy.

Prayer Pose

Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

chair pose

Chair Pose

How to do Half Moon Pose

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Goddess Pose

Goddess Pose

Eagle Pose

Eagle Pose (Garudasana)

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

warrior poses

Warrior Poses

tree pose

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

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