Most Common Yoga Poses Pictures
For Newbies and Veteran Yogis Alike: Essential Yoga Poses

The practice of yoga is perfect for improving strength, flexibility, and balance, and it can also help reduce stress and improve energy. Many newbies find it intimidating, especially after seeing pictures of people balancing on their hands or sitting with their legs behind their heads.
Ease your anxiety: here are the most basic yoga poses found in any class or on any DVD. While some poses are more challenging than others, most won't leave you knotted up like a pretzel. Becoming familiar with these essential yoga poses will boost your confidence, but even if you're a seasoned yogi, you'll appreciate having all your favorite yoga poses all in one spot.
Mountain

Standing Forward Bend

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Four-Limbed Staff

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Upward Facing Dog

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Downward Facing Dog Pose

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Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose

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Quarter Dog

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Fierce Pose

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Warrior 1

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Warrior 2

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Reverse Warrior

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Open Triangle

Half Moon Pose

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Extended Side Angle Pose

Rotated Side Angle

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Intense Side Stretch Pose

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Wide-Legged Forward Bend C

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Warrior 3

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Dancer

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Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose A

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Standing Hand to Big Toe B

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Eagle

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Standing Split

Goddess

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Side Plank

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Staff Pose

Seated Forward Bend

Intense East Pose

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Head to Knee Pose A

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One-Legged Seated Spinal Twist

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Boat

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Pigeon

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Double Pigeon

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Lizard

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Butterfly Pose

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Hero

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Child's Pose

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Seated Straddle

Wide Squat

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Cobra

Locust

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Bow

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Camel

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Crow

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Bridge

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One-Legged Half Wheel

Wheel

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Happy Baby

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Plow Pose

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Bound Headstand

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Savasana

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