Standing Yoga Poses

Yoga for the Abductors

When you’re considering which yoga poses would benefit you the most, don’t forget about those that target your abductors. These muscles, which run along the side of your body from your pelvis to the tops of your legs, are responsible for helping to keep your pelvis level and spine straight. Well-developed abductors contribute to your overall stability while walking and standing on one leg. Include yoga for the abductors in your practice as often as you can.

All About Standing Yoga Poses

What Are the Benefits of Standing Poses in Yoga?

Yoga encompasses various types of poses, including inverted, twisting and supine poses. Standing poses, which offer a number of health benefits, are the foundation of yoga. Popular postures such as Mountain pose, Warrior poses,...

Yoga for an Achilles Heel

Your Achilles heel plays a role in lifting your body onto the tip toes, lifting your heel and making walking more effortless. Yoga poses can increase muscle tone and flexibility throughout all corners of your feet, promote body...

Standing Yoga Poses

Standing yoga poses help elongate your spine and strengthen your core muscles. These poses are particularly beneficial if you suffer from lower back pain or hip pain. Standing poses range from beginner to advanced and some can ...

How to Do Standing Yoga Poses

Standing yoga poses build strength, balance and coordination while improving flexibility. Yoga's poses also supply mental benefits. The quiet, precise movements of yoga draw your focus away from your busy, chaotic day and towar...

5 Ways to Do Bikram Standing Poses

As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury rises. One of the most common cheerleading injuries is an ankle sprain due to slips, falls and twists. The best way to prevent ankle s...

6 Ways to Do Head Standing Poses in Ashtanga Yoga

Do the head standing poses in Ashtanga yoga by beginning in a kneeling position on the knees. Clasp the hands together with the elbows about shoulder-width apart on the floor. With an inhale, lower your head to place the crown...

Facts on the Shoulder Stand Pose

Yoga poses work in coordination to relax and stretch the body while stimulating spiritual harmony and prosperity making your energy source or soul more open to gifts from the universe. Shoulder stand pose, or sarvangasana, enco...