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.

Posts in Level: Beginner

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: Beginner, KneelingTrue 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

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose aka Trikonasana is a beginner-friendly standing pose that is an essential building block towards achieving more challenging postures.

Level: Beginner, StandingTrue Naked YogaDecember 14, 2021Hips, Knees, Thighs, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Where to Start - 2

Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog

Upward Facing Dog aka Urdhva Mukha Svanasana is a foundational asana and essential link between Chaturanga and Downward Dog.

Level: Beginner, Backbend, Chest OpenerTrue Naked YogaDecember 14, 2021Front Torso, Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine, Lungs, Where to Start - 1

Child’s Pose

Child’s Pose

Child’s pose aka Balasana is a beginner-friendly pose that is every yogi's sanctuary, and is always available when rest is needed.

Resting Pose, Level: BeginnerTrue Naked YogaDecember 13, 2021Lower Back, Where to Start - 7