Are you just beginning your yoga practice? Or, maybe you’re an experienced yogi? Either way, you can browse our comprehensive library of yoga poses and find what you’re looking for quickly and easily. The library explains basic to advanced poses, including seated, standing, prone, and supine poses (resting). We are also including how to do ten beginner-friendly yoga poses right here to get you started. And to enhance your yoga practice, we also share some yogic breathing exercises. Let’s dive in!
Many people think of yoga as only yoga poses (asanas). In reality, the practice of yoga includes breathwork, meditation, wisdom, and more. Yoga means “union”—the union of body, breath, mind, and spirit.
Yoga, which involves asanas, combines physical exercises and mindfulness, which has benefitted yoga practitioners for thousands of years. Maharishi Patanjali, considered the father of yoga, expounds on the philosophy of yoga and practical applications of all things “yoga.”
In particular, he defines asana as steady and comfortable. This understanding gives clarity on how to make a yoga practice effective as well as enjoyable. Whether it's a child's pose, mountain pose, or even downward-facing dog, we want to find a that space that is steady and stable while also relaxing into the pose. Remembering this in your yoga sessions will provide additional benefits.
At the deepest level, yoga explores the full expression of mind-body integration. We can become aware of the flow of life energy (prana) in the body while practicing each pose. This allows us to go beyond increased flexibility and just a good workout to connect physical steadiness to stillness and evenness of the mind.
There are many kinds of yoga asanas. Hatha Yoga is the basis of these styles of modern yoga, including Iyengar Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Sri Sri Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Bikram Yoga (hot yoga), and Power Yoga.
Watch this video if you want to learn more about yoga through the eyes of a modern-day spiritual teacher— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Increased flexibility
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improved immunity
Tones muscles
More inner peace
Increased stamina
Improved heart health
More strength
Improved emotional stability
Better posture
Increased energy
Improved relationships
Amplifies intuition
Better sleep
Weight loss
Chronic pain relief
Practice on an empty stomach
Do a little warm-up to start with (walking in place)
Do not force yourself into any pose
Practice breathing exercises before, during, and after your yoga session
Practice mindfully with awareness of the mind and body
Regular practice gives maximum results
Experience the tranquility of yoga by the ocean
