Sun Salutation Beginners (click to enlarge)
If you are new to yoga, please find a qualified instructor to take you through the asanas correctly. If you are not able to get out then online help is an option but please ensure they are qualified to guide you. I am happy to recommend Dee (aka Yogaman) – just drop me a line and I will put you in touch.
Boat Pose:Naukasana helps to strengthen the lungs, liver and pancreas. This also helps to increase the circulation of blood and maintain the sugar level. It strengthens the Continue Reading →
Bound Angle Pose:This yoga asana for beginners helps to open up the hips and ease sciatica discomfort that can be made worse by sitting for long periods. The sciatic nerve starts in the Continue Reading →
Bow Pose:Dhanurasana is very effective in weight loss program. This yoga pose helps in reducing the belly fat very easily. It strengthens the ankles, thighs, groins, chest and Continue Reading →
Bridge Pose:As a milder backbend with many different options, this pose is a wonderful introduction to the benefits of back bending/chest-opening poses, which include increased Continue Reading →
Camel Pose:While practicing this pose our body looks like the shape of the camel, in Sanskrit, Ustrasana. This yoga asana is especially good for a back problem, relaxing mind, Continue Reading →
Cat Cow Pose:The Cat-Cow Pose is a yoga essential and involves moving the spine from a rounded position (cow Pose) to an arched one (cat pose). Each movement is done in conjunction Continue Reading →
Caterpillar Pose:Caterpillar Pose is a great pose to open up the tight muscles of the whole back of your body including the legs and Continue Reading →
Chair Pose:Chair Pose is a standing yoga posture that tones the entire body, particularly the thighs. It involves sitting back as if you're about to fall seated into a chair, but Continue Reading →
Childs Pose:This yoga pose is very simple yet calming pose which we can do in bed too. It is an excellent yoga exercise for those suffering from back pain as it's stretches and Continue Reading →
Cobra Pose:Bhujangasana (cobra pose) gives an excellent result for those who want to lose weight and increase metabolism. This pose improves the function of the liver, kidney, Continue Reading →
Corpse Pose:This asana is all about lying down like a corpse. This yoga asana is a quite versatile asana and doing it before bed helps in emptying your thoughts so they don't keep Continue Reading →
Cow Pose:Cow pose is an asana anyone can do to open the chest and enhance spinal flexibility. Anyone can do Cow Pose and it's in valuable for both the beginner and the advanced Continue Reading →
Crane Pose:Bakasana (Crane pose) and the similar Kakasana (Crow pose) are balancing asanas and in all variations, these are arm balancing poses in which hands are planted on the Continue Reading →
Crescent Lunge:Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the Crescent Lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the Continue Reading →
Crow Pose:Kakasana (Crow pose) and the Bakasana (Crane pose) are balancing asanas. In all variations, these are arm balancing poses in which hands are planted on the floor, shins Continue Reading →
Dolphin Plank Pose:Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana or Dolphin Plank Pose is excellent strengthening the body head-to-toe, especially if having difficulty with a full Dolphin or a Plank. This Continue Reading →
Dolphin Pose:Dolphin pose, Ardha Pincha Mayurasana, is an intermediate yoga pose beneficial for people working toward a headstand practice. Dolphin Pose strengthens, and stretches Continue Reading →
Down Dog on a Chair:Down dog is one of the most widely recognized yoga postures, but it's also a complicated one. Down dog works the whole body, and can build strength, increase Continue Reading →
Downward Facing Dog:You can simply select this yoga asana from this list of effective yoga poses. This is also known as a downward facing dog posture. It is when you bend almost completely Continue Reading →
Eight Limbed Pose:This pose leads us through an eight-limbed system, a coherent framework that has been handed down and elaborated upon for thousands of years. The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Continue Reading →
Equestrian Pose:Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the high lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the high Continue Reading →
Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose:Important to start this pose with steady balance. Feet firm on the mat, the leg muscles are active and drawn up create a sense of balance in the body. Shift the weight Continue Reading →
Forward Bend Pose:We use forward bends to work the entire body. They stretch and strengthen the muscles along the spine, as well as the shoulder muscles, pelvic girdle and legs. In Continue Reading →
Four Limbed Staff Pose:In Four Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana), staff is referred to as the spinal cord, which is the main support system of the body. This pose is one of the steps in Continue Reading →
Frog Pose:I have seen this pose advertised as a kids pose It is NOT. Of course children may be able to do it eventually with proper guidance but it is not a game so please don't Continue Reading →
Goddess Pose:Goddess pose, also known as utkata konasana, is a beginner level squatting pose. You can adapt this asana to your fitness level by controlling the depth of the squat and Continue Reading →
Gorilla Pose:This is one of the yoga asanas which you can practice at any time of the day you want. It is very effective in energy booster and also enhances better blood circulation. Continue Reading →
Half Moon Pose:This is yet another of the yoga asana which is helpful to make your back fitter. This is because the back and spine of every person is most prone to stress. We sit for Continue Reading →
Half Twist Pose:This seated twist is one of the movements that should not be missed in a session. It is also known as a spinal twist and it tones the sympathetic nervous system, Continue Reading →
Head To Knee Forward Bend:Head-to-Knee Forward Bends, Janu Sirsasana, is a great pose for everyone as even if you can't fully complete it at first, it can be worked on while giving the same Continue Reading →
Headstand:This yoga pose, can aid insomnia, spine problems and also improves concentration powers and mental balance. It increases the blood circulation in the brain and improves Continue Reading →
Headstand Pose:This yoga pose, can aid insomnia, spine problems and also improves concentration powers and mental balance. It increases the blood circulation in the brain and improves Continue Reading →
High Lunge:Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, the high lunge does not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the high Continue Reading →
High Plank Pose:Often called Kumbhakasana, the High Plank Pose has fully extended arms as opposed to the Low Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, and will strengthen your core and arms quickly. Continue Reading →
Lord of The Dance Pose:The Lord of the Dance Pose is a challenging balancing pose with deep meaning and many variations. Natarajasana is derived from the Hindu god Shiva. The dance represents Continue Reading →
Lotus Pose:Lotus Pose is the most well known of all the yoga pose today. Considered by many to be the iconic yoga pose, the Lotus Pose is often used for meditation and many yoga Continue Reading →
Low Lunge:Although this pose is quite popular in most yoga classes, many lunges do not have an official Sanskrit name. Just as it has several Sanskrit name options, the lunge also Continue Reading →
Low Plank Pose:This pose is one of the steps in the group of 12 yoga poses in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). Chaturanga strengthens and tones the wrists, arms, abdominal muscles, and Continue Reading →
Lunge Pose:Over time, flexion of the hip (something we do when we sit, walk, run, and climb stairs) tightens muscles in the leg and pelvis unless it is counterbalanced by Continue Reading →
Mountain Pose:The Standing Mountain Pose, Tadasana, is often confused with Parvatasana, the grounded mountain. Tadasana is one of the best yoga asanas but it's not as simple as it Continue Reading →
Natarajas Pose:This is an excellent yoga asana for both men and women. Natarajasana is also known as the Lord of Dance or King Dancer pose as it resembles its posture. This pose helps Continue Reading →
One Leg Behind Head Pose:This yoga pose, can aid insomnia, spine problems and also improves concentration powers and mental balance. It increases the blood circulation in the brain and improves Continue Reading →
Plank Pose:Often called Phalakasana, the Plank Pose has fully extended arms as opposed to the Low Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, and will strengthen your core and arms quickly. Continue Reading →
Prayer Pose:Pranamasana is a centering asana often used as a routine part of Surya Namaskar or as a transitional pose. Pranamasana is called Prayer Pose in English. this pose has a Continue Reading →
Rag Doll Pose:Baddha Hasta Uttanasana (Dangling Pose/Rag Doll Pose) is a variation of Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold Pose) with the difference in the position of the hands. In Continue Reading →
Raised Arms Pose:This is one of the simplest yoga asanas where you simply just have to stretch yourself. Stand straight and stretch your arms above the head. Try to stretch right from Continue Reading →
Reverse Warrior Pose:If you have already mastered the Warrior Pose this is simply the reverse of it. Here we turn right on the reverse side of our bodies giving it a slight twist. This one Continue Reading →
Seated Forward Bend:Paschimottanaasana covers the stretching of the whole body from our head to heels. This asana is recommended especially for women after delivery to reduce belly fat and Continue Reading →
Seated Mountain Pose:The Seated Mountain Pose, Parvatasana, is often confused with Tadasana, the standing mountain. Parvatasana is a great yoga asana but it's not as easy as it first Continue Reading →
Shoulder Stand:This yoga posture strengthens and cures back pain, and improves resistance power of the body. This also keeps our face bright and removes the dark circle. It helps in Continue Reading →
Side Plank Pose:Vasisthasana, or Side Plank Pose, strengthens your wrists, forearms, shoulders, and spine. It increases flexibility in the wrists and also opens the hips and hamstrings. Continue Reading →
Standing Forward Bend:Uttanasana is a forward bending pose which relieves us from stress and anxiety. With the arm bind, this standing forward bend variation provides a deep shoulder stretch. Continue Reading →
Standing Half Forward Bend:Also known as half lift or standing half forward fold, this pose opens up the chest and shoulders, elongates the spine, and activates the abdominal muscles. Since you Continue Reading →
Sun Salutation:A full round of Surya Namaskar is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. It improves Continue Reading →
Sun Salutations:A full round of Surya Namaskar is considered to be two sets of the twelve poses, with a change in the second set where the opposing leg is moved first. It improves Continue Reading →
Supported Shoulder Stand:The Supported Shoulder Stand pose is an inversion that is often included at the end of a yoga practice in order to encourage cleansing blood flow throughout the body. Continue Reading →
Surya Namaskar A:Surya Namaskar, better known as Sun Salutations, is a series of postures that warms, strengthens and aligns the entire body. Generally there 12 or so poses linked in Continue Reading →
Surya Namaskar B:Surya Namaskar, better known as Sun Salutations, is a series of postures that warms, strengthens and aligns the entire body. Generally there 12 or so poses linked in Continue Reading →
Tiger Pose:This yoga asana is also known as the static tiger pose and is another one to cure back pain issues. This especially focuses on the lower back area and stretches muscles Continue Reading →
Tree Pose:This is one more of the easy yoga poses and is often practiced as a part of the Surya Namaskar session. It is to be best practiced in the open air, early in the morning Continue Reading →
Triangle Pose:The Triangle Pose (Trikonasana in Sanskrit) consists of straight lines and clear angles: Your spine, your upper arm, and the front leg shoulder form a perfect triangle. Continue Reading →
Upward Facing Dog:
Upward Salute Pose:The Upward Salute Pose is a simple standing posture used at the start of a Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskar, or as part of breathing exercises. It's a great stretch for Continue Reading →
Wall Assisted Forearm Stand:Balancing upside down can be a little intimidating if you are new to yoga. I recommend a progression from simple yoga inversions to get used to bearing the weight of Continue Reading →
Wall Assisted Handstand:Balancing upside down can be a little intimidating if you are new to yoga. I recommend a progression from simple yoga inversions to get used to bearing the weight of Continue Reading →
Warrior I Pose:This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). This is an excellent yoga position for pregnant women which gives Continue Reading →
Warrior II Pose:To increase the length and strength of the arms in the pose, turn the palms and inner elbow creases to face the ceiling while you draw the shoulder blades down the back. Continue Reading →
Warrior III Pose:Warrior 3 is an intermediate balancing yoga pose that creates stability throughout your entire body. It utilizes all of the muscles throughout your core, arms and legs. Continue Reading →
Warrior Pose:This pose looks like a soldier in the position of war so it is called as Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose). This is an excellent yoga position for pregnant women which gives Continue Reading →
Wheel Pose:A certain amount of strength is required to go into the Wheel Pose, specifically at the arms, shoulders, chest, lower back, legs, feet. Bringing the weight of the body Continue Reading →
Wind Releasing Pose:This asana is good for stretching the body parts, but we should not stretch beyond our capacity. This asana gives a good massage to our spine, lower back, hips, legs & Continue Reading →
Wind Removing Pose:This asana is good for stretching the body parts, but we should not stretch beyond our capacity. This asana gives a good massage to our spine, lower back, hips, legs & Continue Reading →
Although it’s an ancient practice, yoga has become the exercise of the day in recent years. Nowadays more and more people are looking towards yoga as a way of burning calories while staying grounded and in the moment. This means people want details of the best yoga postures for losing weight!
Sometimes though it feels like yoga instructors speak a different language, which makes it slightly difficult to follow. And it is indeed a different language – with Sanskrit names like Ardha Pincha Mayurasana and Ashwa Sanchalanasana. Making choices can seem daunting but the first step is to decide on the style of yoga especially if you are doing it for weight loss. Here is a list of yoga types and their calorie burn.
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