Yoga Poses Names List
Sanskrit Names of Yoga Postures & Pranayamas
Looking for a comprehensive list of yoga poses to help you navigate your practice? Yogateket has got you covered! Our directory features a wide range of asanas, from beginner-friendly poses to more advanced variations. Each pose is listed with its Sanskrit name and its common English name, making it easy for you to learn and remember the different asanas.
We also provide helpful hyperlinks for further learning about specific poses. We've organized our yoga pose directory into different categories to find the correct posture (Asana) easier. So whether you're a beginner looking to get started with yoga or an experienced yogi looking to expand your practice, our list of yoga poses has something for everyone.
Standing Yoga poses
Lizette Pompa in Warrior III - Linnea Ahlgren in Warrior I - Amaranta Aguilar in Warrior II
Standing yoga poses teach you the foundational actions necessary for correctly practicing all the other categories of yoga poses. Always meet flexibility with strength. Some primary alignments in class include pointing the knee forward, stretching the spine, straightening and extending the legs, lifting kneecaps, tone quads, tone glutes, and straightening and extending arms.
Ardha chandrasana with Padahastasana: Half moon pose with hands to feet (Bikram yoga)
Ardha chandrasana: Half moon pose variations
Ardha uttanasana: Standing half forward bend pose
Dandayamana janushirsasana: Standing head to knee pose
Dandayamana dhanurasana: Standing bow pulling pose
Dandayamana ardha chakrasana: Standing backward bend pose
Eka pada rajakapotasana: One-legged king pidgeon pose
Garudasana: Eagle pose
Natarajasana: Lord of the dance pose
Padangusthasana: Big toe pose
Pada hastasana: Hands-to-feet pose
Parivrtta parsvakonasana: Revolved side angle pose
Parivrtta trikonasana: Revolved triangle pose
Parivrtta baddha trikonasana: Revolved bound triangle pose
Parivrtta utkatasana: Twisted chair
Parivrtta uttanasana: Revolved forward fold pose
Parsvottanasana: Intense side stretch pose (Pyramid pose)
Prasarita Padottanasana: Wide-legged forward bend pose
Svarga Dvidasana: Bird of Paradise Pose
Tadasana: Mountain pose
Tuladandasana: Balancing stick pose
Urdhva hastasana: Upward salute
Urdhva prasarita eka padasana: Standing split pose
Utkatasana: Chair pose
Uttanasana: Standing forward bend pose
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana: Extended hand-to-big-toe pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana: Extended side angle pose
Utthita trikonasana: Triangle pose
Virabhadrasana 1: Warrior i
Virabhadrasana 2: Warrior ii
Virabhadrasana 3: Warrior iii
Vrksasana: Tree pose
Yoga Poses - Forward Folds
Lizette Pompa in Paschimottanasana: Seated forward bend pose
Most of us, because sports and daily lives make our spine and hamstring stiff and tight. Forward folds are great for that. They also have a calming effect on our nervous system. Please be patient in your practice because this takes time. Basic alignment cues you can hear in yoga class are. Press hands down and forward, Straighten your legs and stretch the spine.
Ardha uttanasana: Standing half forward bend pose
Ardha kurmasana: Half tortoise pose
Adho mukha svanasana: Downward dog
Ananda balasana: Happy baby Pose
Baddha konasana: Bound angle pose (kona angle)
Bakasana: Crow pose
Baddha tittibhasana: Bound firefly pose
Malasana: Garland pose/low squat
Marichyasana: Sage twist ( Sage Marichi's pose)
Marjaryasana: Cat pose
Janu sirsasana: Head-to-knee forward bend
Lolasana: Pendant pose
Padangusthasana: Big toe pose
Paschimottanasana: Seated forward bend pose
Sasangasana: Rabbit pose
Upavistha konasana: Wide-angle seated forward bend pose
Urdhva prasarita eka padasana: Standing split pose
Backbends Poses
Itziar Donezar in Purvottanasana: Intense East Stretch
Most of us need backbends to balance our forward-bending lives. Sitting in front of a computer all day is unsuitable for our posture. Backbends can help you develop strength and flexibility in the spine. It is important to remember that always be warm and practice with caution. Safety cues you can hear in yoga class are. Contract the glutes, stretch the spine and lift the chest.
Ardha bhekasana: Half frog pose
Bhujangasana: Cobra pose
Bitilasana: Cow pose
Camatkarasana: Wild thing pose
Dhanurasana: Bow pose
Dwi pada viparita dandasana: Inverted two legged staff pose
Matsyasana: Fish pose
Purvottanasana: Intense East Stretch
Salabhasana: Locust pose
Setu bandha sarvangasana: Bridge pose
Urdhva dhanurasana: Upward facing bow pose
Urdhva mukha svanasana: Upward-facing dog pose
Twists Yoga Postures
Lizette Pompa in Parivrtta baddha trikonasana: Revolved triangle pose
Twists in yoga are great for de-stress, and they remove toxins from the spine. Twists cause compression of the discs, and when released from the pose, the discs will rehydrate with fresh liquids again. Alignment cues you can hear are. Stretch the spine on the inhale, twist the torso, and press the knee and elbow together
Ardha matsyendrasana: Half Lord of the fishes pose/Spine twisting pose
Baddha parivrtta parsvakonasana: Bound revolved side angle pose
Baddha parsvakonasana: Bound side angle pose
Parivrtta baddha trikanasana: Bound revolved triangle pose
Parivrtta anjanyenasana: Twisted lunge pose
Parivrtta ardha chandrasana: Revolved half moon pose
Parivrtta parsvakonasana: Revolved side angle pose
Parivrtta trikonasana: Revolved triangle pose
Parivrtta utkatasana: Twisted chair
Parivrtta uttanasana: Revolved forward fold pose
Arm Balancing Asanas
Sofia Soori in Titttibasana: Firefly pose
Arm balances are a challenge for most of us. It will build a bulldog's determination, strength, and core. It can be hard on the wrists, so always ensure they are warmed up. What you can hear from your yoga teacher in class is. Straighten arms, Press index knuckles down, draw the belly in and straighten legs.
Ardha pincha mayurasana: Dolphin pose
Adho mukha vrkasana - Handstand pose
Camatkarasana: Wild thing
Chaturanga dandasana: Four-limbed staff pose
Mayurasana: Peacock pose
Phalakasana: Plank pose
Parsva bakasana: Side crow/crane pose
Pincha mayurasana: Feathered peacock pose (forearm stand)
Titttibasana: Firefly pose
Eka pada galavasana: Flying pigeon pose
Inversions
Sofia Soori in Sirsasana: Headstand
Inversions can be fun and frightening and are rarely seen in a regular yoga class. You should always practice inversions with caution and until you feel safe and steady, always with the guidance of a yoga instructor. You should stop what you are doing immediately if you feel neck or cervical spine discomfort.
Ardha pincha mayurasana: Dolphin pose
Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward facing dog
Adho mukha vrksasana: Handstand pose
Karnapidasana: Ear pressure pose
Pincha mayurasana: Feathered peacock pose (forearm stand)
Prasarita padottanasana: Wide legged forward bend
Sarvangasana: Shoulder stand pose
Sirsasana: Headstand pose
Urdhva prasarita eka padasana: Standing split pose
Vrschikasana B: Handstand scorpion pose
Seated Yoga Postures
Catalina Palma in Baddha konasana: Bound angle pose
Agnistambhasana: Fire log pose
Ardha matsyendrasana: Half Lord of the fishes pose/Spine twisting pose
Baddha konasana: Bound angle pose
Eka pada rajakapotasana: Pigeon pose
Gomukhasana: Cow face pose
Hanumanasana: Monkey pose
Malasana: Garland pose/low squat
Padmasana: Lotus pose
Virasana: Hero pose
Asanas in Prone Position
Itziar Donezar in Dhanurasana: Bow posture
Ardha bhekasana: Half frog pose
Dhanurasana: Bow pose
Makarasana: Crocodile pose
Salabhasana: Locust pose
Rajakapotasana: King pigeon pose
Poses in Supine Pose
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Catalina Palma in Savasana: Dead body pose
Jathara parivartanasana: Revolved abdomen twist
Matsyasana: fish pose (Ashtanga yoga)
Matsyasana: fish pose (Hatha, Iyengar yoga)
Shavasana: Corpse pose (usually performed at the end of a yoga class)
Supta Konasana: Reclined angle pose
Supta kurmasana: Sleeping tortoise pose
Supta Padanghustasana: reclined big toe pose
Supta vajrasana: Reclined fixed-firm pose
Core Exercises
Jaime White in Ardha navasana: Half boat pose
Ardha navasana: Half boat
Chaturanga dandasana: Four-limbed staff pose
Paripurna navasana: Full boat pose
Lolasana: Pendant pose
Parsva bakasana: Side crow/crane pose
Vasisthasana: Side plank pose
Titttibasana: Firefly pose
Pranayamas Exercises
Karolina Wretbring and Nicklas Johansson practicing Nadi Shodhana: Alternate nostril breathing
Bhastrika pranayama: Bellow’s breath
Bhramari pranayama: Humming bee breath
Chandra Bhedhana: Moon channel piercing
Nadi shodhana pranayama: Alternate nostril breath
Kapalabhati pranayama: Breath of fire/Skull-shining breath
Sama vritti pranayama: Equal breath
Simhasana pranayama: Lion’s breath
Sitali pranayama: Cooling breath
Sitkari Pranayama: Cooling breath
Viloma pranayama: Interrupted breath (paus on inhale, exhale, or both)
Vishama vritti pranayama: Uneven breath
Ujjayi pranayama: Victorious breath/Ocean breath
Salutations
Surya namaskar a: Sun salutation a (7 asanas)
Surya namaskar b: Sun salutation b (8 asanas)
Chandra namaskar: Moon salutaton (9 asanas)
Kriyas
Guy Powiecki Performing Uddiyana Bandha Kriya: Pre Nauli
Uddiyana Bandha Kriya: Pre Nauli
Glossary Sanskrit words used in asanas
A
Adho = Downward
Agni = Fire
Ananda = Happy
Anga = Part of the body / Limbs
Ardha = Half
Asana = Pose
B
Baddha = Bound / Tied
Baka = Crane
Bala = Child
Bheka = Frog
Bhujanga = Snake
C
Chandra = Moon
Chakra = Wheel
D
Danda = Stick
Dhanura = Bow
E
Eka = One
G
Garuda = Eagle
Go = Cow
H
Hasta = Hand
Hala = Plough
J
Janu = Knee
K
Kona = Angle
Kaka = Crow
Kapota = Pigeon
Karna = Ear
Koundinya = Name of sage
Krouncha = Heron
Kukkuta = Cock
Kurma = Turtle
L
Lola = Dangle
M
Mala = Garland
Makara = Crocodile
Marichi = Name of sage
Matsya = Fish
Mayura = Peacock
Mukha = Face
Mukta = Free
N
Nava = Boat
Namskar = Salutation
P
Pada = Foot / Leg
Padangustha = Big toe
Padma = Lotus
Pavan = Wind
Pasa = Noose / Snare
Parigha = Gate
Parivrtta = Revolved / Twisted
Parsva = Side
Prasarita = Wide angle
Purna = Whole / Full
S
Salabha = Locust / Grasshopper
Salamba = supported
Sasanga = Rabbit
Sava = Corpse
Svana = Dog
Setu = Bridge
Sirsa = Head
Surya = Sun
Sukha = Comfortable / Easy
Supta = Reclining / Sleeping
T
Tada = Mountain
Trikon = Triangle
Tittibha = Firefly
U
Upavistha = Seated
Urdhva = Upward / Raised
Uttana = Intence
Utthita = Extended
Ustra = Camel
V
Vatayana = Horse
Viparita = Inverted / reversed
Vira = Hero
Vrksa = Tree
Vrschik = Scorpion
Vyagrah = Tiger
Many of these common yoga poses can be practiced in the extensive collection of our online courses of yoga classes, programs, and challenges. The yoga poses are taken from various styles, and names can vary from the traditions like Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yin Yoga.
