YOGINI STYLE LEXICON
BODY · Volume IYGYL013–YGYL024

Standing Asanas

12 terms
YGYL013
Mountain Pose Tāḍāsana ताडासन

It signifies a strong and stable posture, like a mountain firmly rooted in the earth yet reaching towards the sky.

YGYL014
Triangle Pose Trikoṇāsana त्रिकोणासन

It is a standing pose where the body forms a triangle, deepening the lateral extension and hip opening.

YGYL015
Warrior I Vīrabhadrāsana I वीरभद्रासन I

Vīrabhadrāsana I is named after Virabhadra, a fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva.

YGYL016
Warrior II Vīrabhadrāsana II वीरभद्रासन II

Vīrabhadrāsana II is a posture representing the fierce warrior Virabhadra preparing for battle, characterized by a powerful, open stance.

YGYL017
Warrior III Vīrabhadrāsana III वीरभद्रासन III

Vīrabhadrāsana III is a one-legged balancing pose reminiscent of the hero Virabhadra wielding a bow and arrow.

YGYL018
Half Moon Pose Ardha Chandrāsana अर्ध चन्द्रासन

It is a beautiful and balanced standing pose, like a half-moon floating in the night sky.

YGYL019
Chair Pose Utkaṭāsana उत्कटासन

It is a powerful standing pose that strengthens the lower body, as if sitting on an invisible chair in the air.

YGYL020
Eagle Pose Garudāsana गरुडासन

Garudāsana is named after Garuda, the sacred bird in Hindu mythology (mount of Lord Vishnu).

YGYL021
Tree Pose Vṛkṣāsana वृक्षासन

Like a tree firmly rooted in the earth and reaching towards the sky, it is a standing pose that cultivates a stable mind and balance.

YGYL022
Wide-Legged Forward Fold Prasārita Pādottanāsana प्रसारित पादोत्तनासन

It is a standing pose where legs are widely spread and the body folds deeply forward, profoundly stretching the hamstrings and inner thighs.

YGYL023
Extended Side Angle Pose Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana उत्थित पार्श्वकोणासन

It refers to a standing pose in which one knee bends deeply while the opposite side of the body extends in a single unbroken line from the outer heel to the fingertips — opening the entire flank of the torso.

YGYL024
Standing Forward Bend Uttānāsana उत्तानासन

It refers to a standing forward fold in which the torso hinges from the hips to hang toward the earth, delivering a deep, intense stretch to the entire back of the body from heels to crown.