50 poses
standing
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAH-sah-nah
Downward-facing dog
backbend
Upward-Facing Dog
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
OORD-vah MOO-kah shvah-NAH-sah-nah
Upward-facing dog
standing
Extended Side Angle
Utthita Parsvakonasana
oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-koh-NAH-sah-nah
Extended side angle
backbend
Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
SAY-too BAHN-dah sahr-vahn-GAH-sah-nah
Bridge
seated
Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
AY-kah PAH-dah rah-jah-kah-poh-TAH-sah-nah
One-legged king pigeon
forward-fold
Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana
pah-shee-moh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
West-side stretch
twist
Half Lord of the Fishes
Ardha Matsyendrasana
AR-dah maht-see-en-DRAH-sah-nah
Half lord of the fishes
twist
Reclined Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana
SOOP-tah maht-see-en-DRAH-sah-nah
Reclined twist
forward-fold
Wide-Legged Forward Bend
Prasarita Padottanasana
prah-sah-REE-tah pah-doh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Wide-stance forward bend
restorative
Reclining Bound Angle
Supta Baddha Konasana
SOOP-tah BAH-dah koh-NAH-sah-nah
Reclining bound angle
standing
Four-Limbed Staff Pose
Chaturanga Dandasana
chah-tu-RAHN-gah dahn-DAH-sah-nah
Four-limbed staff
FAQ
How are yoga pose names structured in Sanskrit?+
Most Sanskrit pose names end in "asana" meaning "seat" or "posture". The prefix names the shape — Tadasana (tada = mountain), Vrksasana (vrksa = tree), Bhujangasana (bhujanga = cobra).
Do I have to use Sanskrit when teaching?+
No — but many teachers use both. Pairing the English with the Sanskrit honors the tradition and trains students who go on to teacher training.
Where can I see images and instructions for each pose?+
Click any pose in the results to open its full FLOW pose page with images, alignment cues, benefits, contraindications, and modifications.
How is the pronunciation rendered?+
We use a simplified phonetic system that approximates standard Devanagari pronunciation. Listen to native speakers for the most accurate version.
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