Yoga poses can be quite overwhelming if you just wander into a class. If you have a sports background, you may be familiar with some of the stretching poses that’s done during warm up and cool down. Here, we will look at the 6 basic types of asanas practiced in yoga and their benefits.

In a nutshell, asana is the classical term used for the yoga poses that we practice today. Warrior poses, lizard, running man … these are asanas. The beauty of yoga is that you can practice these poses anywhere.

Whether you are looking to improve your overall physical strength, get in shape, improve flexibility, or manage stress, time tested and scientifically viable yoga practices can help you.  Let’s grab a mat and have some fun!