Yoga Wiki

There are many different types of yoga, but they all have in common breath control, meditation, and the use of specific postures. Yoga has many possible benefits for your physical health and mental health. These include improved flexibility, greater strength and muscle tone, improved breathing and circulation, reduced stress, and enhanced well-being yoga can also help to improve balance, coordination, and focus. Yoga can be an excellent exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels.

man performing Ardha Uttanasana, known as Half Forward Fold

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Ardha Uttanasana

Ardha Uttanasana, also known as Half Forward Fold, is a yoga pose that stretches the hamstrings and lengthens the spine. It is a variation of Uttanasana (Forward Fold) and is a transition pose in yoga practice.

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ashtanga yoga poses

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Ashtanga Yoga Poses

The Ashtanga yoga practice consists of a sequence of yoga movements that depend on the breath-synchronized movements. The Ashtanga yoga practice is a...

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woman in Chaturanga Dandasana pose indoors

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Chaturanga Dandasana

Chaturanga Dandasana, or Four-Limbed Staff Pose, is a foundational yoga pose often used as a transition between Plank Pose and Upward-Facing Dog...

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woman performing mountain pose (tadasana) on the beach

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Surya Namaskar B

Surya Namaskar B, or Sun Salutation B, is a flowing sequence of yoga postures commonly practiced in Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga. It includes nine...

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woman performing ashwa sanchalanasa, the equestrian pose, on a yoga mat

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Ashwa Sanchalanasana

Ashwa Sanchalanasana, also known as the equestrian pose, is a yoga posture commonly performed as part of the Sun Salutation sequence. The pose...

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woman performing setu bandhasana or bridge pose

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Setu Bandhasana

Setu Bandhasana, also known as bridge pose, is a yoga asana that involves lifting the hips while lying on the back, creating a "bridge" shape with...

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a yoga class performing Vrikshasana tree pose

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Vrikshasana

Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, is a standing and balancing pose in which the practitioner stands on one leg with the lift foot placed against its inner...

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woman performing Adho Mukha Svanasana downward-facing dog pose

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Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana, also known as the downward-facing dog pose, is a popular yoga posture that resembles an inverted V-shape. In this pose, the...

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woman performing Padangusthasana, the big toe pose

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Padangusthasana

Padangusthasana is a yoga asana known as the "big toe pose." The standing forward bend stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back muscles. To...

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when to do tadasana

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Tadasana

Tadasana, or mountain pose, is a standing yoga pose. It is the first position used in surya namaskar or sun salutations. It is also a starting...

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