Classical Hatha Standing

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Mountain Pose
Mountain
Tree Pose
Tree
Warrior I
WarriorI
Warrior II
WarriorII
Triangle Pose
Triangle
Extended Side Angle
ExtendedSideAngle
Mountain Pose
Mountain
Warrior I
WarriorI
Warrior II
WarriorII
Triangle Pose
Triangle
Extended Side Angle
ExtendedSideAngle
Wide-Legged Forward Bend
WideLeggedForwardBend

Mayasays...

In classical Hatha, we hold poses long enough to build heat, strength, and mental focus. Each asana becomes a meditation. Notice how holding Warrior II for 90 seconds is completely different from flowing through it quickly!

Description

Traditional Hatha standing poses with longer holds and precise alignment

Poses (12)

Foundation
Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose

Establish alignment from ground up, engage bandhas

8breaths
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Balance
Tree Pose

Tree Pose

Hold each side 45 seconds, steady gaze (drishti)

12breaths
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Strength
Warrior I

Warrior I

Right side, hold with awareness, feel grounding and lifting

12breaths
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Strength
Warrior II

Warrior II

From Warrior I, open to II, cultivate steady strength

12breaths
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Extension
Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose

From Warrior II, straighten leg, precise alignment

12breaths
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Deep Stretch
Extended Side Angle

Extended Side Angle

Return to Warrior II first, then extend

8breaths
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Reset
Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose

Return to center, prepare for left side

4breaths
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Strength
Warrior I

Warrior I

Left side, maintain steady breath

12breaths
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Strength
Warrior II

Warrior II

Open from Warrior I, strong and steady

12breaths
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Extension
Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose

Maintain length in both sides of torso

12breaths
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Deep Stretch
Extended Side Angle

Extended Side Angle

Complete left side sequence

8breaths
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Final Rest
Wide-Legged Forward Bend

Wide-Legged Forward Bend

Hold in stillness, crown toward earth, release

16breaths
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Anatomical Focus

Legs
Core
Spine
Shoulders

Teaching Notes

Hold each pose with stillness and awareness. Emphasize breath and bandhas. This is meditation in action.

Sequence Details

Target Duration:
25m
Intensity:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Type:
standing
Poses:
12

Yoga Styles

Primary style
Hatha
Also practiced in
IyengarSivananda

Focus Areas

StrengthStabilityAlignmentEndurance