Yoga Pose & Skills Guide

Welcome to our step-by-step yoga pose & skill guide! Learn each asana’s benefits, target areas, and modifications with an unobstructed view of the human body in each pose. Namaste.

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Plow Pose

Plow Pose

Plow Pose deeply stretches the spine and hamstrings, while calming the mind and reducing stress. This inversion improves flexibility, aids digestion, and promotes better circulation.

Inversion, Level: Intermediate, Shoulder StandTrue Naked YogaSeptember 25, 2024Back, Neck, Shoulders, Hamstrings

Bird Dog Pose

Bird Dog Pose

Bird Dog Pose is both a beginner-friendly and multitasking pose that targets the glutes, core, and back while improving balance and posture.

Level: Beginner, Core PoseTrue Naked YogaJune 27, 2024Glutes, Core, Back

Warrior I Pose

Warrior I Pose

Explore the transformative benefits of Warrior I, renowned for its strength-building qualities and grounding nature. Enhance physical resilience and foster inner courage with this foundational posture.

Level: Beginner, Standing, BalancingTrue Naked YogaMarch 9, 2024Legs, Hips, Core, Where to Start - 2, Back, Feet

Legs Up the Wall (Waterfall) Pose

Legs Up the Wall (Waterfall) Pose

Legs Up the Wall Pose, or Waterfall Pose, is a rejuvenating yoga posture with numerous benefits for relaxation and circulation. This gentle inversion promotes calm and balance in your yoga practice.

Reclined, Level: Beginner, Restorative, InversionTrue Naked YogaDecember 1, 2023Legs, Feet, Chest, Back, Hips, Neck

Warrior III Pose

Warrior III Pose

Unlock your inner strength and balance with Warrior III pose. Discover the physical and mental benefits of this dynamic posture while learning step-by-step instructions on how to achieve proper alignment and build stability in your yoga practice.

Standing, Level: Intermediate, BalancingTrue Naked YogaJune 21, 2023Shoulders, Core, Back, Hamstrings

Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend

Standing Forward Bend aka Uttanasana is a beginner-friendly forward fold that opens up the hips, hamstrings, and back, while also bringing a sense of tranquility to the mind and nervous system.

Forward Bend, Level: Beginner, StandingTrue Naked YogaApril 21, 2023Back, Hamstrings, Calves, Hips, Knees, Thighs

Three-Legged Downward Dog Pose

Three-Legged Downward Dog Pose

Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose, is a variation of the classic Downward Dog that offers an extra challenge to your core, shoulders, and legs. Learn how in 7 easy steps.

Inversion, Forward Bend, Level: Intermediate, Hip OpenerTrue Naked YogaMarch 22, 2023Arms, Shoulders, Back, Hamstrings, Calves, Legs, Hips, Chest

Crow Pose

Crow Pose

Crow Pose aka Bakasana is an intermediate arm balance that stretches and strengthens the arms, wrists, shoulders, and back.

Core Pose, Arm Balance, Level: IntermediateTrue Naked YogaMarch 2, 2023Core, Shoulders, Arms, Abs, Back

Sun Salutation B

Sun Salutation B

Sun Salutation B aka Surya Namaskar B is an intermediate sequence of 19 traditional yoga postures that open the heart and invigorate the entire body.

Level: Intermediate, Sun SalutationTrue Naked YogaJanuary 20, 2023Core, Triceps, Quads, Hamstrings, Biceps, Chest, Back, Glutes, CC

Wide-Legged Forward Bend

Wide-Legged Forward Bend

Wide-Legged Forward Bend aka Prasarita Padottanasana is a life-changing forward fold that stretches and strengthens the back of the legs and lengthens the spinal column at the same time.

Inversion, Forward Bend, Level: Beginner, StandingTrue Naked YogaJuly 13, 2022Back, Hamstrings, Calves, Spine, Hips

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose aka Ardha Matsyendrasana is an intermediate seated spinal twist that is both restorative and energizing.

Level: Intermediate, Spinal Twist, Hip OpenerTrue Naked YogaJuly 12, 2022Spine, Back, Hips, Shoulders

Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga)

Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga)

Four-Limbed Staff Pose aka Chaturanga is much more than just a yoga push-up. It is a foundational asana and it’s important to do it properly.

Level: Intermediate, Core Pose, Arm BalanceTrue Naked YogaFebruary 16, 2022Core, Arms, Wrists, Triceps, Back, Where to Start - 1, Steph

Cow Pose

Cow Pose

Cow Pose aka Bitilasana is often paired with Cat Pose as a gentle flow that softens the spine and warms up the body for your practice.

Level: Beginner, Backbend, Chest OpenerTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Neck, Back, Front Torso, Chest, Where to Start - 1

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog aka Adho Mukha Svanasana is an all-levels forward bend and mild inversion, and one of the most common poses in yoga.

Inversion, Forward Bend, Level: BeginnerTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Arms, Shoulders, Back, Hamstrings, Calves, Ankles, Where to Start - 1