Vinyasa

Standing Pose Power Sequence

Build strength, stability, and focus with a challenging sequence of standing and balancing postures.

Illustration of Warrior I

1. Warrior I

virabhadrasana-1

Inhale
5 breaths per side

Ground through the back foot and square the hips.

Illustration of Warrior II

2. Warrior II

virabhadrasana-2

Exhale
5 breaths per side

Open the hips and gaze forward.

Illustration of Utthita Parsvakonasana

3. Utthita Parsvakonasana

utthita parsvakonasana

Exhale
5 breaths per side

Create a long line of energy.

Illustration of Triangle Pose

4. Triangle Pose

trikonasana

Inhale
5 breaths per side

Lengthen both side bodies.

Illustration of Ardha Chandrasana

5. Ardha Chandrasana

ardha chandrasana

Inhale
5 breaths per side

Challenge your balance by stacking hips and shoulders.

Illustration of Prasarita Padottanasana

6. Prasarita Padottanasana

prasarita padottanasana

Exhale
8 breaths

A wide-legged forward fold to release.

Illustration of Mountain Pose

7. Mountain Pose

tadasana

Inhale
5 breaths

Return to standing and notice the effects.

Sequence Complete

Consider moving into Savasana (Corpse Pose) to integrate your practice.

Go to Savasana