Yoga Seated & Supine Poses
Yoga offers poses for many skill levels, and seated or supine poses can put less stress on some joints and body parts. Learn seated and supine yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
Series Summary
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj” meaning "to bind, or join." Yoga is centrally the practice of union, whether you are joining the mind to the body, the human to the divine, or the individual to the infinite. The various styles of yoga that have made it to the West all share a common core: positioning the body into a particular posture while focusing mind and breath leads to physical and spiritual well-being. These arts of positioning the body have been passed on for thousands of years, and encompass one of the oldest cultural traditions known to exist. To practice yoga, then, is also to join with the ancient sages, drawing human history up into yourself and connecting with the past. In this free yoga video series, yoga instructor Cathie Ryder teaches you great seated and supine yoga poses. Cathie covers bound angle poses, half lotus, plank pose, side plank, hero pose, and more. You will learn what supplies to use with these seated or supine poses and how to add them into your own yoga routine. Cathie gives great tips for beginners in yoga-
Anantasana Yoga Pose
The anantasana yoga pose opens the groin and actively engages both legs. Learn the anantasana, or sleeping Vishnu, yoga pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Seated Pigeon Yoga Pose
Practice yoga's seated pigeon pose with balance, evenly resting on both sit bones. Learn the yoga seated pigeon pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Yoga Poses & Comfort
When practicing yoga, never harm your body just to reach a pose perfectly. Learn to try yoga poses from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Hero's Yoga Pose
The hero pose of yoga, virasana, stretches the thigh muscles, but be careful not to damage the knees. Learn the yoga hero pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Bound Angle Yoga Pose
Start yoga's bound angle pose in a comfortable seated posture and open the feet. Learn the bound angle yoga pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Chair Yoga Pose
The chair pose of yoga is a popular pose that works the leg muscles and builds strength. Learn the yoga chair pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Reclined Hand to Toe II Yoga Pose
Yoga's hand to toe II pose begins lying on your back, keeping the chin neutral. Learn the yoga hand to toe II pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Half Lotus Yoga Pose
A half lotus yoga pose is good for meditation and is less stressful on knees and ankles than full lotus. Learn the yoga half lotus pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Side Plank Yoga Pose
When moving into yoga's side plank pose, focus on stability and strength, lengthening the body. Learn the yoga side plank pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Reclined Hand to Toe III Yoga Pose
Hand to toe III in yoga focuses on creating length by breathing and moving the limbs together. Learn the yoga hand to toe III pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Thunderbolt Yoga Pose
Yoga's thunderbolt pose begins on the knees and stretches the thigh muscles; be careful and use blocks. Learn the yoga thunderbolt pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Gate Yoga Pose
In the gate yoga pose, the feet can be together or spread, but try aligning them straight. Learn the yoga gate pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Easy Seated Yoga Pose
Sukhasana, a simple seated yoga pose, is great to use when practicing meditation. Learn a simple seated yoga pose, sukhasana, from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Boat Yoga Pose
Yoga's boat pose works the core muscles, keeping the body stable and balanced. Learn the yoga boat pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Reclined Hand to Toe Yoga Pose
Begin yoga's hand to toe pose by lengthening the spine, then inhale and lift the leg up. Learn the yoga hand to toe pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
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Pigeon Yoga Pose
The pigeon pose in yoga may requires some support props like blocks. Learn the yoga pigeon pose from an instructor in this free yoga video.
