Introduction to Yoga
Asanas
Asanas are divided into Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists and Laterals. A detailed description of each of the Asanas is in their respective sections. Here are some Asanas based on their increasing level of difficulty:
Easy
| Pose Type | Asanas |
|---|---|
| Forward Bend | Apanasana Chakravakasana Vajrasana Uttanasana Ardha Uttanasana Prasarita Padottanasana Ardha Utkatanasana |
| BackBend | Bhujangasana Ardha Salabhasana Virbhadrasana 1 Dvi Pada Pitham Eka Pada Ustrasana Supta Baddha Konasana |
Moderate
| Pose Type | Asanas |
|---|---|
| Forward Bend | Padahastasana Padangustasana Navasana Ardha Navasana Upavista Konasana Ardha Parsvottanasana Baddha Konasana - FB Variation Janu Sirsasana Pascimatanasana |
| BackBend | Salabhasana Vimanasana Bhujangasana with both legs bent Dvi Pada Pitham with one leg Urdhva Mukha Svasana Godapitham Dhanurasana Eka Pada Rajakapotasana |
Difficult
| Pose Type | Asanas |
|---|---|
| Forward Bend | Tiryanamudha eka Pada Pascimatanasana Maricyasana Ardha Baddha Padma Pascimatanasana Kurmasana Ubhaya Padangustasana Krauncasana Ardha Baddha Padma Pascimatanasana |
| BackBend | Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Variations Eka Pada Ustrasana Ustrasana Purvatanasana Matsyasana Urdhva Dhanurasana Rajakapotasana Uttana Padasana Setu Bandhasana Paryankasana |