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.

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

King Pigeon Pose

King Pigeon Pose

King Pigeon Pose, also known as Mermaid Pose or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, is a popular yoga posture that combines deep hip opening and backbending.

Backbend, Level: Advanced, SeatedTrue Naked YogaMarch 17, 2023Shoulders, Spine, Chest, Hips, Glutes

Tree Pose

Tree Pose

Tree Pose aka Vrksasana is a beginner-friendly one-legged balancing asana that cultivates mindfulness and focus.

Standing, Balancing, Level: BeginnerTrue Naked YogaMarch 10, 2023Hips, Spine, Legs, Core

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

Dancer Pose

Dancer Pose

Dancer Pose aka Natarajasana is an intermediate-to-advanced standing backbend that opens the chest and shoulders while strengthening the legs and core.

Standing, Balancing, Level: Intermediate, Backbend, Level: AdvancedTrue Naked YogaFebruary 23, 2023Shoulders, Legs, Ankles, Spine, Core, Chest

Side Plank Pose

Side Plank Pose

Side Plank Pose aka Vasisthasana is a beginner-to-intermediate arm balance that fires up the core and upper body muscles.

Level: Beginner, Core Pose, Arm BalanceTrue Naked YogaFebruary 3, 2023Core, Biceps, Shoulders, Thighs

Ocean Breath (Ujjayi Breathing)

Ocean Breath (Ujjayi Breathing)

The Ujjayi breath, or Victorious breath, is a pranayamic breathing technique that detoxifies the body and enhances Vinyasa flows.

Level: Beginner, BreathingTrue Naked YogaJanuary 27, 2023Mind, Body, Steph

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

Extended Puppy Pose

Extended Puppy Pose

Extended Puppy Pose aka Uttana Shishosana is simultaneously a backbend and a forward fold, and is great to lengthen the spine and calm the mind.

Backbend, Forward Bend, Level: BeginnerTrue Naked YogaJuly 13, 2022Spine, Chest, Shoulders, Hips

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

Camel Pose

Camel Pose

Camel Pose aka Ustrasana is an intermediate kneeling backbend that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

Level: Intermediate, Backbend, Chest OpenerTrue Naked YogaJuly 12, 2022Spine, Hip Flexors, Chest, Front Body, Quads, Glutes, Where to Start - 3

Eagle Pose

Eagle Pose

Eagle Pose aka Garudasana is an intermediate standing balancing pose that opens the back and shoulders, while strengthening the legs and hips.

Standing, Balancing, Level: IntermediateTrue Naked YogaJuly 12, 2022Hips, Shoulders, Legs, Upper Back, Calves, Where to Start - 3

Warrior II Pose

Warrior II Pose

Warrior II Pose aka Virabhadrasana II is a continuation in the Warrior series. It utilizes the majority of muscle groups and requires a tremendous amount of focus to keep your form aligned properly.

Level: Beginner, StandingTrue Naked YogaJuly 1, 2022Shoulders, Legs, Hips, Core, Where to Start - 2

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

Chair Pose

Chair Pose

Chair Pose aka Utkatasana is an all-levels standing pose that strengthens the core and legs while stretching the shoulders, chest, and abdomen.

Level: Beginner, StandingTrue Naked YogaDecember 16, 2021Quads, Glutes, Core, Shoulders, Chest

Boat Pose

Boat Pose

Boat Pose is a seated balancing pose that looks easy, but actually requires a great deal of balance, strength, and focus to do correctly.

Level: Intermediate, Core Pose, Balancing, SeatedTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Spine, Core, Hip Flexors, Where to Start - 3

Bow Pose

Bow Pose

Bow Pose aka Dhanurasana is an intermediate backbend and chest-opener pose that will have you feeling energized and accomplished.

Level: Intermediate, Backbend, Chest OpenerTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Spine, Hip Flexors, Chest, Shoulders, Where to Start - 3

Crescent Pose

Crescent Pose

Crescent Pose aka Anjaneyasana is a beginner-to intermediate standing backbend pose that stretches and strengthens the hip flexors and quads.

Level: Beginner, Backbend, StandingTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Hip Flexors, Quads, Chest, Shoulders, Where to Start - 2

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