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Yoga poses

Yoga poses with their Sanskrit names, from easy pose and child's pose to arm balances and inversions. Each links to easier and harder neighbours.

98 moves63 with 3D demosBeginner 26Intermediate 34Advanced 38

Beginner yoga poses 26

Bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBound angle pose (Baddha Konasana)Beginner · No equipmentChair pose (Utkatasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoChair pose (Utkatasana)Beginner · No equipmentChild's Pose (Balasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoChild's Pose (Balasana)Beginner · No equipmentCorpse Pose (Savasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCorpse Pose (Savasana)Beginner · No equipmentDownward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDownward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)Beginner · No equipmentEasy pose (Sukhasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoEasy pose (Sukhasana)Beginner · No equipmentExtended puppy pose (Uttana Shishosana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoExtended puppy pose (Uttana Shishosana)Beginner · No equipmentGate Pose (Parighasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoGate Pose (Parighasana)Beginner · No equipmentGoddess pose (Utkata Konasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoGoddess pose (Utkata Konasana)Beginner · No equipmentHappy Baby (Ananda Balasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHappy Baby (Ananda Balasana)Beginner · No equipmentHead-to-knee pose (Janu Sirsasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHead-to-knee pose (Janu Sirsasana)Beginner · No equipmentLegs up the wall (Viparita Karani) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLegs up the wall (Viparita Karani)Beginner · A wall

Intermediate yoga poses 34

Boat pose (Navasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBoat pose (Navasana)Intermediate · No equipmentBow pose (Dhanurasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBow pose (Dhanurasana)Intermediate · No equipmentCamel pose (Ustrasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCamel pose (Ustrasana)Intermediate · No equipmentCobra pose (Bhujangasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCobra pose (Bhujangasana)Intermediate · No equipmentCrow pose (Bakasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCrow pose (Bakasana)Intermediate · No equipmentDolphin pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDolphin pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)Intermediate · No equipmentExtended side angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoExtended side angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana)Intermediate · No equipmentFish Pose (Matsyasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoFish Pose (Matsyasana)Intermediate · No equipmentHalf frog pose (Ardha Bhekasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHalf frog pose (Ardha Bhekasana)Intermediate · No equipmentHalf handstand at the wall (Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHalf handstand at the wall (Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana)Intermediate · A wallHalf lord of the fishes (Ardha Matsyendrasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHalf lord of the fishes (Ardha Matsyendrasana)Intermediate · No equipmentHero Pose (Virasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHero Pose (Virasana)Intermediate · No equipment

Advanced yoga poses 38

Dancer pose (Natarajasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDancer pose (Natarajasana)Advanced · No equipmentForearm stand (Pincha Mayurasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoForearm stand (Pincha Mayurasana)Advanced · A wallFour-limbed staff pose (Chaturanga Dandasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoFour-limbed staff pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)Advanced · No equipmentHalf moon pose (Ardha Chandrasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHalf moon pose (Ardha Chandrasana)Advanced · A stepHandstand at the wall (Adho Mukha Vrksasana, chest to wall) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoHandstand at the wall (Adho Mukha Vrksasana, chest to wall)Advanced · A wallPlow pose (Halasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoPlow pose (Halasana)Advanced · No equipmentStanding hand-to-big-toe pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding hand-to-big-toe pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)Advanced · No equipmentStanding splits (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding splits (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana)Advanced · No equipmentSupported shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSupported shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)Advanced · No equipmentWarrior III (Virabhadrasana III) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoWarrior III (Virabhadrasana III)Advanced · No equipmentCompass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana)Advanced · No equipmentCrane Pose (Bakasana, straight arms)Advanced · No equipment

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Questions people ask

What are good yoga poses for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Bound angle pose (Baddha Konasana), Chair pose (Utkatasana), Child's Pose (Balasana). There are 26 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

What are the hardest yoga poses?

Moves graded advanced or expert include Supported headstand (Salamba Sirsasana), Bird of Paradise (Svarga Dvijasana), Drop-Back to Wheel. Most have stepping stones; open a guide to see its easier options.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.