Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in Indian tradition, harmonizes the mind, body, and spirit through various postures known as asanas. Each asana has a unique purpose and benefit, making yoga an excellent practice for physical health and mental well-being. Yoga comprises a vast number of asanas, traditionally said to be 84 in total, though modern yoga focuses on a select few that are most beneficial.
The 84 Traditional Yoga Asanas
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
- Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
- Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
- Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
- Balasana (Child’s Pose)
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
- Halasana (Plow Pose)
- Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
- Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
- Kukkutasana (Cockerel Pose)
- Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
- Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
- Parvatasana (Mountain Pose Variant)
- Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)
- Bakasana (Crane Pose)
- Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)
- Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)
- Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
- Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)
- Simhasana (Lion Pose)
- Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
- Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)
- Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)
- Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
- Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
- Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)
- Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
- Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
- Sirsasana (Headstand)
- Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)
- Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
- Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose)
- Malasana (Garland Pose)
- Kumbhakasana (Plank Pose)
- Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
- Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)
- Parighasana (Gate Pose)
- Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)
- Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
- Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose)
- Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
- Mandukasana (Frog Pose)
- Matsyendrasana (Lord of the Fishes Pose)
- Kakasana (Crow Pose)
- Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
- Virasana (Hero Pose)
- Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
- Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose)
- Bharadvajasana (Bharadvaja's Twist)
- Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
- Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure Pose)
- Adho Mukha Vrikshasana (Handstand)
- Yoganidrasana (Yogic Sleep Pose)
- Vajroli Mudra
- Shirodhara Mudra
- Anantasana (Sleeping Vishnu Pose)
- Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)
- Padahastasana (Hand-Under-Foot Pose)
- Uttitha Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose)
- Simhasana (Lion Pose)
- Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
- Vatayanasana (Horse Face Pose)
- Samakonasana (Straight Angle Pose)
- Hanumasana (Monkey Pose)
- Ashtanga Namaskara (Eight-Limbed Pose)
- Pashasana (Noose Pose)
- Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toe Pose)
- Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose)
- Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)
- Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (Dolphin Pose)
- Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana (Dolphin Plank Pose)
- Koundinyasana (Sage Koundinya Pose)
- Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)
- Savasana (Corpse Pose)
- Bhairavasana (Formidable Pose)
The 32 Popular Yoga Asanas
From the above list, these 32 asanas are widely practiced and celebrated for their benefits:
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
- Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
- Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
- Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
- Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
- Balasana (Child’s Pose)
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose)
- Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
- Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
- Halasana (Plow Pose)
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
- Chakrasana (Wheel Pose)
- Bakasana (Crane Pose)
- Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
- Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose)
- Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)
- Sirsasana (Headstand)
- Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
- Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)
- Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)
- Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose)
- Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose)
- Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)
- Malasana (Garland Pose)
- Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
- Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)
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Practicing yoga asanas regularly can bring remarkable transformations to your physical and mental health. Each pose, simple or complex, serves a purpose and can be tailored to individual needs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, incorporating these asanas into your daily routine can lead to a healthier and more balanced life.
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