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Sivananda yoga

Sivananda teaching commonly places a set of twelve basic postures within a wider practice that includes preparation, breathing and rest.

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The shared bank links to related postures already explained here. It is not a complete Sivananda class, and similar names do not establish identical grips, supports or entry methods.

The bank keeps one page for each pose family. A connection to a yoga form invites comparison; it does not mean every pictured variant belongs to that teaching method.

Related poses in the shared bank

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Sirsasana A

Sirsasana A

Headstand

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Salamba Sarvangasana

Salamba Sarvangasana

Supported shoulderstand

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Halasana

Halasana

Plough

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Matsyasana · Lotus

Matsyasana · Lotus

Fish

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Paschimottanasana A

Paschimottanasana A

Seated forward fold

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Salabhasana A

Salabhasana A

Locust

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Dhanurasana

Dhanurasana

Bow

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Ardha Matsyendrasana

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half lord-of-fishes twist

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Padahastasana

Padahastasana

Hands under feet

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Savasana

Savasana

Reclining rest

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Bhujangasana · Bent elbows

Bhujangasana · Bent elbows

Cobra

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Makarasana · Head on folded arms

Makarasana · Head on folded arms

Crocodile

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Vajrasana · Seated on heels

Vajrasana · Seated on heels

Kneeling seat

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Older descriptions of individual poses

The older references document particular historical forms. They do not establish every modern variation, class sequence or teaching method.

  1. Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā — translation by Sris Chandra Vasu (1895)2.41, p. 16; 2.43–44, p. 17; 2.13, p. 12 · Wellcome Collection

Practising with care

If you have an injury or a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have another circumstance that may affect your practice, consult a qualified healthcare professional about suitable activities and necessary adaptations.

Learn new and demanding poses with a qualified yoga teacher. Adapt the range to your body and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. A short video illustrates movement; its length does not prescribe how long to hold a pose.

Headstands, shoulder stands and lotus are not starting poses for beginners. Injuries, balance problems or glaucoma are examples of reasons to assess suitability individually. Do not force a bind or use the body as leverage against the knee.