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: The "Queen of Asanas," focusing on the whole body [1, 8]. Halasana (Plow Pose) : A deep stretch for the spine [1, 8].
While a definitive, universally agreed-upon list of exactly which poses constitute the "84" varies slightly across different lineages, the classical grouping generally follows the structure of Hatha Yoga. These can be categorized by their physical orientation and energetic effect. 84 yoga asanas list
Creating a definitive essay on the "list" of 84 asanas presents a scholarly challenge. Unlike modern cataloging, ancient texts often listed asanas by name without detailed pictorial instructions. Furthermore, many poses within the 84 are variations of a base pose. For example, variations of the Lotus pose (such as Baddha Padmasana or Matsyasana) are often counted as separate entities within the count of 84 to reach the total. : The "Queen of Asanas," focusing on the whole body [1, 8]
An advanced fold that draws the senses inward. These can be categorized by their physical orientation
The tradition of 84 yoga asanas stems from ancient texts like the Hatha Ratnavali Gheranda Samhita
This list follows a traditional sequence categorized by the starting position: Sitting Postures Sukhasana (Easy Pose): A standard meditation posture used for relaxation. Padmasana (Lotus Pose): The quintessential cross-legged pose for spiritual growth. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose):
The most recognized pose for overall stretching. Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Fold) Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose/Splits) Eka Pada Koundinyasana I & II (Arm Balances) Vasisthasana (Side Plank) Purvottanasana (Upward Plank) Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose) Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle) Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose) Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose) Pashasana (Noose Pose) Simhasana (Lion Pose) Bhekasana (Frog Pose) Parsva Konasana (Extended Side Angle) Parivritta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) Parivritta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle) Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) Parighasana (Gate Pose) Makarasana (Crocodile Pose) Shalabhasana (Variation with legs together) Gherandasana (Dedicated to Sage Gheranda) Yogamudrasana (Psychic Union Pose) Gorakshasana (Cowherd Pose) Bhairavasana (Formidable Pose) Kalasana (Time Pose) Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose) Durvasasana (Standing leg behind head) Kala Bhairavasana (Advanced arm balance) Yoganidrasana (Yoga Sleep Pose) Dwi Pada Sirsasana (Two feet behind head) Titiasana (Stretched pose) Brahmacharyasana (Celibate's Pose)