Yoga Pose Names

Yoga originated in India, and comes from a Sanskrit word ‘Yog’. It means to join or unite. This is an ancient discipline that helps in the integration of the body with the mind.



When you practice yoga, you perform different poses or asanas that offer numerous health benefits. Here’s a list of these poses along with the yoga pose names in Sanskrit.

Yogic Postures and Their Sanskrit Names



Here’s a list of postures with their Sanskrit names. You can use the names to find more information about each of these postures.

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Downward-facing dog pose

Adho Mukha Vṛksasana

Handstand (Downward-facing tree) pose

Akarna Dhanurasana

Bow posture (up to ear pose)

Anjali Mudra

Salutation hand posture

Anantasana

Vishnu’s couch pose

Ardha Chandrasana

Half moon pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half spinal twist pose

Ardha Navasana

Half boat pose

Baddha Konasana

Bound angle pose

Bakasana

Crane pose

Balasana

Child’s pose

Bhekasana

Frog pose

Bharadvajasana

Bharadvaja’s twist pose

Bhujangasana

Cobra pose

Chakrasana

Wheel pose

Chaturanga Danḍasana

Four-limbed staff pose

Danḍasana

Staff pose

Dhanurasana

Bow pose

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

One-legged king pigeon pose

Eka Pada Sirsasana

Head stand (foot behind the head pose)

Eka Pada Prasarana Sarvangatulasana

Balance posture for the whole body by extending one leg

Garuḍasana

Eagle pose

Garbhasana

Fetus pose

Gomukhasana

Cow face pose

Halasana

Plow pose

Hanumanasana

Pose named after Hanuman

Jathara Parivartanasana

Revolved abdomen pose

Janusirsasana

Head-to-knee forward bend pose

Kakasana

Crow pose

Kapotasana

Pigeon pose

Karnapiḍasana

Ear-pressing pose

Krauncasana

Heron pose

Kukkutasana

Cockerel pose

Kūrmasana

Tortoise pose

Lolasana

Pendant pose

Mahamudra

Great seal posture

Makarasana

Crocodile (relaxation) pose

Muktahastasirsasana

Head stand pose

Manḍalasana

Circle pose

Matsyasana

Fish pose

Matsyendrasana

Lord of the fish pose

Mayūrasana

Peacock pose

Natarajasana

Lord of the Dance or Dancer pose

Niralamba Sarvangasana

Unsupported shoulder stand

Padahastasana

Standing forward bend pose

Padmasana

Lotus pose

Paripūrnanavasana

Full Boat pose

Parivṛttabaddaparsvakonasana

Revolved side angle pose

Parivṛttatrikonasana

Revolved triangle pose

Paryankasana

Couch pose

Pasasana

Noose pose

Pascimottanasana

Seated forward bend pose

Prasaritapadottanasana

Intense spread leg stretch pose

Rajakapotasana

Royal pigeon pose

Salabhasana

Locust pose

Samakonasana

Straight angle pose

Sarvangasana

Shoulder stand pose

Savasana

Corpse pose (relaxation)

Setubandhasarvangasana

Shoulder-supported bridge pose

Sethubandasana

Bridge pose

Siddhasana

Perfect pose

Siṁhasana

Lion pose

Sirsasana

Head stand

Sukhasana

Easy pose

Suptabaddhakonasana

Reclining bound angle pose

Suptakonasana

Angle pose

Supta Padangusthasana

Catching the big toe (supine) pose

Suptavirasana

Reclining hero pose

Suptavajrasana

Thunderbolt pose

Svastikasana

Auspicious pose

Taḍasana

Mountain pose

Tittibhasana

Firefly pose

Trikonasana

Triangle pose

Tulasana

Balance posture

Uḍḍiyanabandha

The abdominal lock pose

Upavistakonasana

Open angle pose

Urdhva Dhanurasana

Upward-facing bow pose

Urdhvamukhasvanasana

Upward-facing dog pose

Urdhvadanḍasana

Stick pose

Ustrasana

Camel pose

Uttanakūrmasana

Upside-down tortoise pose

Utkatasana

Chair pose

Uttanasana

Standing forward bend pose

Utthitahastapadangusthasana

Standing big toe hold pose

Utthitaparsvakonasana

Extended side angle pose

Utthitatrikonasana

Extended triangle pose

Vasisthasana

Side plank pose

Vatayanasana

Horse pose

Viparitakarani

Legs-up-the-wall pose

Vajrasana

Thunderbolt pose

Virasana

Hero pose

Virabhadrasana

Distinguished hero pose

Vṛksasana

Tree pose

Vṛscikasana

Scorpion pose



This was a concise list of yoga poses. As you can see, most of the poses are inspired by nature. Regular practice will enhance your flexibility and strengthen your body. Rediscover and liberate yourself by practicing yoga regularly.

Yoga Pose Names