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By Type

In this category, you'll find an array of yoga poses organized into various types based on their specific benefits, techniques, and focus. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore different poses or an experienced yogi seeking to deepen your practice, this collection of poses will provide you with a wealth of options to enhance your well-being.

Each type of yoga pose offers distinct advantages for your body, mind, and spirit. From standing poses that build strength and balance, to seated poses that promote flexibility and relaxation, to inversions that offer a fresh perspective, our curated selection covers a wide spectrum of poses to cater to your needs and goals.

Arm Balance Yoga Poses

Wounded Peacock Pose

Wounded Peacock Pose

Pungu Mayurasana

Moon Bird Yoga Pose

Moon Bird Yoga Pose

Upward Standing Staff Pose

Urdhva Dandasana

Akunchanasana

Half Handstand At Wall

Half Handstand At Wall

Ardha Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Formidable Face Pose - YanvaYoga

Formidable Face Pose

Ganda Bherundasana

Side Rooster Pose

Side Rooster Pose

Parsva Kukkutasana

Upward Rooster Pose

Upward Rooster Pose

Urdhva Kukkutasana

Scale Pose

Balancing Yoga Poses

Dancer Pose II

Natarajasana II

Archer Pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Standing Wind Relieving Pose (Utthita Vayu Muktasana)

Standing Wind Relieving Pose

Utthita Vayu Muktasana

Twist Half Chair Pose (Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana)

Twist Half Chair Pose

Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana Twist Half Chair Pose

Bound Half Moon Twist (Baddha Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana)

Bound Half Moon Twist

Baddha Parivrtta

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose (Urdhva Upavistha Konasana)

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana

Reclined Intense Back Stretch Pose (Supta Paschimottanasana)

Reclined Intense Back Stretch Pose

Supta Paschimottanasana

Revolved Dancer Pose - Parivrtta Natarajasana

Revolved Dancer Pose

Parivrtta Natarajasana

Chest Opening Yoga Poses

Dancer Pose II

Natarajasana II

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose (Urdhva Upavistha Konasana)

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana

Revolved Dancer Pose - Parivrtta Natarajasana

Revolved Dancer Pose

Parivrtta Natarajasana

One Legged Dolphin Pose

One Legged Dolphin Pose

Eka Pada Makarasana

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Supta Kurmasana

Revolved Table Top Pose One Hand Raised - YanvaYoga

Revolved Table Top Pose One Hand Raised

Parivrtta Bharmanasana Urdhva Eka Hasta

Hero Cow Face Pose arms opposite arm - YanvaYoga

Hero Cow Face Pose arms

Virasana Gomukhasana

Seated Cat Cow Pose

Seated Cat Cow Pose

Marjaryasana-Bitilasana

Lotus in Cobra Pose

Lotus in Cobra Pose

Padma Bhujangasana

Flexibility Yoga Poses

Double V Pose (Bhuja Swastikasana)

Bhuja Swastikasana

Dancer Pose II

Natarajasana II

Half Perfect Pose (Ardha Siddhasana)

Half Perfect Pose

Ardha Siddhasana

Archer Pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Twist Half Chair Pose (Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana)

Twist Half Chair Pose

Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana Twist Half Chair Pose

Bound Half Moon Twist (Baddha Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana)

Bound Half Moon Twist

Baddha Parivrtta

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose (Urdhva Upavistha Konasana)

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana

Seated Mountain Pose

Seated Mountain Pose

Hip Opening Yoga Poses

Dancer Pose II

Natarajasana II

Half Perfect Pose (Ardha Siddhasana)

Half Perfect Pose

Ardha Siddhasana

Archer Pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Twist Half Chair Pose (Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana)

Twist Half Chair Pose

Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana Twist Half Chair Pose

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose (Urdhva Upavistha Konasana)

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana

Seated Mountain Pose

Seated Mountain Pose

Revolved Dancer Pose - Parivrtta Natarajasana

Revolved Dancer Pose

Parivrtta Natarajasana

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Supta Kurmasana

Moon Bird Yoga Pose

Moon Bird Yoga Pose

Meditation Yoga Poses

Half Perfect Pose (Ardha Siddhasana)

Half Perfect Pose

Ardha Siddhasana

Seated Mountain Pose

Seated Mountain Pose

Secret Lotus Pose

Secret Lotus Pose

Gupta Padmasana

Half Lotus Pose

Half Lotus Pose

Ardha Padmasana

Hidden Pose

Perfect Pose

Swaying Palm Tree Pose - YanvaYoga

Swaying Palm Tree Pose

Tiryaka Tadasana

Gracious Pose - Bhadrasana -YanvaYoga

Hero Pose - YanvaYoga

Pregnancy Yoga Poses

Womb Embryo Pose

Womb Embryo Pose

Garbha Pindasana

Ardha Chandrasana - YanvaYoga

Ardha Chandrasana

Plank Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Goddess Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Utkata Konasana

Garland Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Standing Forward Bend Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Standing Forward Bend Pose

Legs Up To The Wall Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Legs Up To The Wall Pose

Viparita Karani

Cat Pose - Marjariasana - YanvaYoga

Restorative Yoga Poses

Half Perfect Pose (Ardha Siddhasana)

Half Perfect Pose

Ardha Siddhasana

Standing Wind Relieving Pose (Utthita Vayu Muktasana)

Standing Wind Relieving Pose

Utthita Vayu Muktasana

Seated Mountain Pose

Seated Mountain Pose

Ardha Supta Virasana

Half Supine Hero

Ardha Supta Virasana

Reclined Big Toe Pose B - YanvaYoga

Reclining Big Toe Pose B

Supta Padangusthasana B

Reclining Angle Pose - YanvaYoga

Reclining Angle Pose

Half Lotus Pose

Half Lotus Pose

Ardha Padmasana

Tadasana Bitilasana Marjaryasana

Standing Cow Cat Pose

Tadasana Bitilasana Marjaryasana

Hidden Pose

Shoulder Opening Yoga Poses

Double V Pose (Bhuja Swastikasana)

Bhuja Swastikasana

Archer Pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Bound Half Moon Twist (Baddha Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana)

Bound Half Moon Twist

Baddha Parivrtta

Revolved Dancer Pose - Parivrtta Natarajasana

Revolved Dancer Pose

Parivrtta Natarajasana

One Legged Dolphin Pose

One Legged Dolphin Pose

Eka Pada Makarasana

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Reclined Tortoise Pose

Supta Kurmasana

Revolved Table Top Pose One Hand Raised - YanvaYoga

Revolved Table Top Pose One Hand Raised

Parivrtta Bharmanasana Urdhva Eka Hasta

Lotus in Cobra Pose

Lotus in Cobra Pose

Padma Bhujangasana

Secret Lotus Pose

Secret Lotus Pose

Gupta Padmasana

Strengthening Yoga Poses

Dancer Pose II

Natarajasana II

Archer Pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Standing Wind Relieving Pose (Utthita Vayu Muktasana)

Standing Wind Relieving Pose

Utthita Vayu Muktasana

Twist Half Chair Pose (Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana)

Twist Half Chair Pose

Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana Twist Half Chair Pose

Bound Half Moon Twist (Baddha Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana)

Bound Half Moon Twist

Baddha Parivrtta

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)

Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend

Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose (Urdhva Upavistha Konasana)

Upward Facing Wide-Angle Seated Pose

Urdhva Upavistha Konasana

One Legged Dolphin Pose

One Legged Dolphin Pose

Eka Pada Makarasana

One Legged Half Boat Pose

One Legged Half Boat Pose

Eka Pada Navasana

Yoga Poses For Seniors

Seated Cat Cow Pose

Seated Cat Cow Pose

Marjaryasana-Bitilasana

Plank Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Mountain Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Tree Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Child Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Downward Facing Dog Pose (front) - Iana Varshavska

Downward Facing Dog Pose

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Benefits and Contraindications

Benefits

Improved balance and posture

Enhanced focus

Reduced stress and anxiety

Enhanced spinal flexibility

Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage

Contraindications

Lower back issues

Recent injuries

High blood pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many types of yoga poses are there?

There are numerous types of yoga poses, each falling into different categories based on their focus, benefits, and the areas of the body they target. While the exact number of individual poses can vary depending on how they're categorized and variations.

What are the main types of asanas?

Asanas, or yoga poses, can be broadly categorized into several main types based on their focus, benefits, and effects on the body. Here are the main types of asanas in yoga: standing poses, seated poses, supine poses, prone poses, twisting poses, backbends, forward bends, balancing poses, inversion poses, arm balance poses, hip opening poses, core strengthening poses, restorative poses. Each type of asana offers unique physical, mental, and emotional benefits, making yoga a well-rounded practice that caters to various aspects of well-being.