Standing poses make up an important part of the physical practice of yoga (asana). They keep you strong and flexible. They encompass different elements of other poses: From forward and back bends, side stretches, twists, balances and even inversion.
Because they can be quite strenuous, in most yoga practices standing postures are done in the first half of the session in order to warm up the body, develop stamina, and ensure that you have enough energy to maintain the poses.
The key to standing poses is to build a steady foundation, and this means your feet. By firmly grounding your feet, you will have more freedom to lengthen, spread out and twist.
Standing poses
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
This is the most important of all the standing poses. It teaches you to stand tall like a mountain on firm ground.
2. Triangle pose (Trikonasana)
This pose strengthens the legs and works the hips. It also stretches the torso and opens the chest to allow for deep breathing.
3. Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana)
This pose connects you to the power of your legs and your arms and teaches you to honor the warrior quality within you.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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