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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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

Reclined Pigeon Pose

Reclined Pigeon Pose

Supta Kapotasana, the Reclining Pigeon Pose is renowned for deep hip opening and lower back relief. Enhance flexibility and embrace emotional release with this holistic yoga posture.

Reclined, Level: Beginner, Hip Opener, SupineTrue Naked YogaJanuary 25, 2024Lower Back, Hips, Glutes, Quads

Knees to Chest Pose

Knees to Chest Pose

Knees to Chest Pose or Wind Relieving Pose is an accessible yoga posture that relieves lower back tension, aids digestion, and brings a sense of balance to your practice.

Reclined, Level: Beginner, Restorative, InversionTrue Naked YogaDecember 22, 2023Lower Back, Spine

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

Corpse Pose

Corpse Pose

Corpse Pose, also called Savasana in Sanskrit, is the final resting pose of yoga. It may look incredibly simple, but the total surrender and relaxation required makes it more difficult than meets the eye.

Reclined, Level: Beginner, Resting Pose, RestorativeTrue Naked YogaNovember 25, 2023Full Body

Supine Twist

Supine Twist

Supine Twist enhances spinal flexibility, relieves lower back tension, and aids digestion. Discover relaxation and balance in this soothing asana.

Spinal Twist, Chest Opener, Reclined, Level: Beginner, SupineTrue Naked YogaOctober 5, 2023Spine, Glutes, Chest, Obliques

Happy Baby Pose

Happy Baby Pose

Happy Baby Pose aka Ananda Balasana is a soothing yoga posture that relieves lower back tension and enhances hip flexibility. Enjoy a playful, stress-relieving stretch in this delightful yoga asana.

Hip Opener, Level: Beginner, Supine, ReclinedTrue Naked YogaSeptember 2, 2023Hips, Lower 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

Bridge Pose

Bridge Pose

By practicing Bridge Pose pose regularly, you can improve your posture, increase flexibility in the spine and hips, and experience greater calm and relaxation.

Backbend, Level: BeginnerTrue Naked YogaApril 12, 2023Spine, Chest, Glutes, Core, Shoulders

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cat Pose

Cat Pose

Cat pose aka Marjaryasana is an all-levels back-opening core pose.

Level: Beginner, Core PoseTrue Naked YogaDecember 15, 2021Neck, Back Torso, 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