Standing Poses: An All Levels Iyengar Yoga Class
An excellent all levels standing poses sequence including Ardhva Chandrasasana and Ardha Padmasana in Tadasana (upright half lotus pose) in this 75 minute all levels class. View the entire video class on our New Monthly Membership:
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Props Recommended: Wall, Strap, Chair, Blocks and Blankets. Alternative props can be used.
Recorded with Yoga Cville, the home to Iyengar Yoga in Charlottesville, Virginia by iHanuman Yoga Media. View and Download More Yoga Classes & Workshops at iHanuman.com.
Asanas:
Sukhasana ![]() |
English name: Easy Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner |
Tadasana![]() |
English name: Mountain Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner The feet are together. The ankles, knees, hips and shoulders are in one line. Press into the feet to draw the thighs up.Fronts of the thighs move towards the backs of the thighs.Roll the outer shoulders ... more |
Urdhva Hastasana![]() |
English name: Upward Hands Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner |
Uttanasana![]() |
English name: Intense Stretch of the Spine Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner "Inhale the arms over head, palms forward, place hands beside the feet. Once the body stretches correctly, there is no need to extend the arms overhead first." - Geeta Iyengar, Yoga, A Gem for Women Take... more |
Vrksasana![]() |
English name: Tree Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner The pelvis is level.Spread the front of the pelvis.Lengthen the inner groin to bring the bent knee in line with the hips.Toes point towards the floor.Draw the abdomen towards the spine. Release the tailbone... more |
Virabhadrasana II![]() |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Warrior Virabhadra Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Extend through the outer edge of the back heel.Press into the inner and outer edges of both feet. Do not allow the trunk to lean towards the bent leg while bending the right knee and vice versa. Both sides of... more |
Utthita Parsvakonasana![]() |
English name: Extended Side Angle Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to keep the structure of the thoracic chest broad.Do not put dead weight on the bent leg.Outer edge of back foot presses into the mat.Tuck the right buttock in so that it remains in line with the outer right knee.... more |
Ardha Chandrasana![]() |
English name: Half Moon Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Those who find it difficult to balance can use the support of the wall. During pregnancy, keep the hand elevated on a block to keep the pelvis broadened which makes breathing easier for the mother and space is... more |
Ardha Padmasana ![]() |
English name: Practice type: Practice level: |
Adho Mukha Svanasana![]() |
English name: Downward Facing Dog Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to stretch from the hands to the buttocks and from the heels to the buttocks. - Geeta Iyengar, Preliminary Course. Keep the feet parallel to each other and extend the toes. Move the trunk towards the legs. Take... more |
Prasarita Padottanasana![]() |
English name: Extended Feet Intense Stretch Pose Practice type: Standing Practice level: Beginner Learn to spread the legs apart without allowing the feet to slide and slip off. Learn to press the outer edges of the feet, like the application of the brake to a vehicle.Learn to concave the back using the arms and... more |
Supta Padangusthasana ![]() |
English name: Reclining Big Toe Pose Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Beginner |
Supta Padangustasana II![]() |
English name: Supine Big Toe Pose II Practice type: Core Poses Practice level: Intermediate |
Siddhasana ![]() |
English name: Siddha Pose Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner If you find it difficult to straighten the spine, keep a folded blanket under the buttocks. This relaxes the groins and knees. |
Maricyasana I![]() |
English name: Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi Practice type: Seated Poses Practice level: Beginner From Utthita Marichyasana, practice Urdhva Hasta Maricyasana by extending the arms by the ears.Extend the trunk forward to reach for the foot and extend the spine towards the sky, dorsal spine in to lift the chest. This... more |
Purvottanasana![]() |
English name: East Facing Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Intermediate |
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana![]() |
English name: Whole Body Bridge Formation Pose Practice type: Backbends Practice level: Beginner Stretch the spine towards the neck, keep the heels firmly on the ground. |
Savasana![]() |
English name: Corpse Pose Practice type: Restorative Practice level: Beginner |
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