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.

→