yoga¶
- Mountain Pose (Tadasana): This is a simple standing pose that helps to improve posture and balance.
- Child's Pose (Balasana): This pose is a gentle stretch for the lower back, hips, and thighs, and is great for relaxation.
- Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): This pose is a great stretch for the hamstrings, calves, and spine, and can help to improve flexibility and relieve stress.
- Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): This pose is a powerful stretch for the legs and hips, and can help to build strength in the legs and core.
- Tree Pose (Vrksasana): This is a balancing pose that helps to improve balance and concentration, and is great for building strength in the legs and core.
- Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): This is a gentle backbend that can help to relieve tension in the back and improve posture.
- Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose is a great stretch for the hamstrings and lower back, and can help to calm the mind and relieve stress.
styles¶
| Yoga Style | Sanskrit Name | Word Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Hatha Yoga | हठयोग (Haṭha Yoga) | ह (Ha) - Sun and ठ (Ṭha) - Moon |
| Vinyasa Yoga | विन्यासयोग (Vinyāsa Yoga) | विन्यास (Vinyāsa) - Arranging in a special way, and योग (Yoga) - Union |
| Ashtanga Yoga | अष्टांगयोग (Aṣṭānga Yoga) | अष्ट (Aṣṭa) - Eight, अंग (Aṅga) - Limbs, and योग (Yoga) - Union |
| Iyengar Yoga | आयेंगारयोग (Āyengār Yoga) | Named after B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of the style |
| Kundalini Yoga | कुण्डलिनीयोग (Kuṇḍalinī Yoga) | कुण्डलिनी (Kuṇḍalinī) - Coiled or Serpentine, and योग (Yoga) - Union |
| Yin Yoga | यिनयोग (Yin Yoga) | यिन (Yin) - Passive, Female, and योग (Yoga) - Union |
| Restorative Yoga | आरामयोग (Ārāma Yoga) | आराम (Ārāma) - Rest or Relaxation, and योग (Yoga) - Union |
links¶
Sure, here's a markdown table with the top 20 beginner yoga poses, along with their Sanskrit names and a link to instructions. I have also included Python code to fetch each link and ensure that it returns a status code of 200: