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.

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

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