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Ashtanga Standing Sequence
The famous standing poses, in the order generations of yogis walked them.
The classic Ashtanga standing sequence: forward folds, triangles, side angles, intense side stretch, hand-to-big-toe, chair and warriors. A strong, grounded practice.
What you need: A mat and a good twenty minutes. A strap helps for the toe poses. · 100% free to follow, print as PDF, or customize in our free yoga sequence creator.
Warm-up 2 poses · 1 min
Big Toe Pose30 sHold the big toes and lengthen, then fold from the hips. Breathe.
Hands Under Feet Pose30 sSlide the hands under the feet, palms up. Let the head hang.
Flow 11 poses · 9 min 45 s
Extended Triangle30 s · each sideWide legs, reach long, one hand to the shin and the other to the sky.
Revolved Triangle30 s · each sideSquare the hips and twist. A moving, wringing triangle.
Extended Side Angle30 s · each sideBend the front knee and reach long, from heel to fingertips.
Revolved Side Angle30 s · each sideDeep lunge, twist and hug the knee with the opposite elbow.
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend40 sFeet wide, fold between the legs. Crown of the head toward the floor.
Intense Side Stretch (Pyramid)30 s · each sideSquare the hips and fold over the front leg, hands in prayer or on the floor.
Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose25 s · each sideLift the leg, hold the big toe and stand tall. Bend the knee freely.
Half Bound Lotus Standing Forward Bend25 s · each sideHalf lotus, bind and fold. Go slow, protect the knee.
Chair Pose25 sSit back into the chair, arms up. Ground the heels.
Warrior I30 s · each sideSquare the hips and reach up. Strong legs, soft face.
Warrior II30 s · each sideOpen the arms, gaze over the front hand.
Cool-down 1 pose · 30 s
Mountain Pose30 sStand still for a few breaths. Feel the glow.