Types of Yoga Asana

Types of Yoga Asana

Sanskrit Name English Translation

Adho Mukha Shvana Asana Downward Dog Pose
Ardha-Bhujanga Asana Half-Cobra Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana Twist Pose
Ardhachandra- Asana Half-moon Pose
Baddha-kona Aasana Restrained Angle Pose
Bala Aasana Child Pose
Bhadra Asana Gentle Pose
Bhujanga Asana Cobra Pose
Chakra Asana Wheel Pose
Dhanura Asana Bow Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapota Asana One-Legged King Pigeon
Ekpada Uttan Asana One-Legged Raised Pose
Garuda Asana Eagle Pose
Gomukha Asana Cow-face Pose
Hala Asana Plough Posture
Janu Sirsa Asana Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Kapota Asana I & II Pigeon1 & 2 Pose
Kona Asana Angle Pose
Manduka Asana Frog Pose
Matsya Asana Fish Pose
Makara Asana Crocodile Pose 1
Makara Asana Crocodile Pose 2
Nouka Asana Boat Pose
(supine position)
(prone position)
Natraja Asana King of the Dance Pose
Padma Asana Lotus Pose
Padahasta Asana Forward Bend Pose, Hands-and-Feet Pose
Parvata Asana Hill Pose
Pavanamukta Asana Wind Releasing Pose
Paschimothan Asana Forward Bend Pose
Purvottana Asana Inclined Plan Pose
Sarvanga Asana Shoulder Stand Pose
Salabha Asana Locust Pose
Full Salabha Asana Full Locust Pose
Half - Salabha Asana Half Locust Pose
Santulan Asana Balance Pose
Setubandha Asana Bridge Pose
Sukha Asana Easy Pose
Siddha Asana Accomplished or Adept
Shava Asana Corpse Pose
Shashanka Asana Moon Pose
Simha Asana Lion Pose
Shirsha Asana Headstand Pose
Surya Namaskara (Short) Sun Salutation
Surya Namaskara (long) Sun Salutation
Supta-Vajra Asana Reclining Thunderbolt or Diamond Pose
Supta Padangustha Asana Reclining Big Toe Pose
Svastika Asana Auspicious Pose
Tada Asana Mountain Pose
Trikona Asana Triangle Pose
Urdhva Mukha Svana Asana Upward-Facing Dog Pose
Ushtra Asana Camel Pose
Utkata Asana Chair Pose
Utthan Pada Asana Raised-feet Posture
Vajra Asana Thunderbolt or Diamond
Virabhadra Asana I Warrior I Pose
Virabhadra Asana II Warrior II Pose
Virabhadra Asana III Warrior III Pose
Vira Asana Hero Pose
Vriksha Asana Tree Pose
Yoga Mudra Scaling Pose
Standing Yoga Mudra Standing Scaling Pose


Bandhas

Mulabandha Root Lock
Uddiyana Bandha Upward Abdominal Lock
Jallundhar Bandha Chin Lock


Mudra

Aswini Mudra The Gesture of The Horse
Aswini Mudra (version 1) Aswini Mudra (version 2) Rapid contraction
Vajroli Mudra

Kunjal Kriya