Hatha is the most widely taught form of yoga in the United States. Hatha is an efficient choice for the yoga beginner who wants to explore the poses, or for someone who wants to delve into the metaphysical aspects of yoga. Many of the movements are slow, and the poses are held for various lengths of time.
Mountain
Mountain pose, or tadasana, strengthens and tones the muscles in your hips, legs and back. This pose is used to develop poise and increase concentration.
Warrior II
Warrior II, or virabhadrasana II, is used to open your hips and develop back and leg strength. It is said to generate courage, power and abundance.
Runner
Runner position is called asha sanchalasana in Sanskrit. This pose is used to open your hips and stretch out your leg muscles, as well as build leg and shoulder strength. This pose aids in relieving back pain.
Cat
Marjariasana, or cat pose, stretches the back and abdomen muscles. It is also said to enhance the nervous system and reduce fat around your abdomen.
Forward Bend
Forward bend, or uttanasana, stretches your back and hamstrings. It also increases leg strength.
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho mukha svanasana is the Sanskrit name for downward-facing dog. This pose stretches the back, neck and leg muscles.
Auspicious
Auspicious, or bhadrasana, is a meditation pose that stretches your groin area and helps open your hips. It is said to ease childbirth and help prostate and urinary tract health.
Pigeon
Pigeon pose, or kapotasana, helps to loosen and open your hips. It will stretch and increase strength to your quads and gluteal muscles.
Triangle
Triangle pose is known as trikonasana in Sanskrit. This pose opens your chest and relaxes your shoulders as well as tones the legs. It is used to ease fatigue in your legs and back.
Back Bend
Purvottanasana, or the back bend pose, stretches and tones you chest, abs and legs. It also increases shoulder joint strength and stability.
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