We do a lot of standing postures in my classes.   I love them.   I never get bored by them.   They never get easy, but they do become more familiar and comfortable as time goes by.  Everything you want in a challenging yoga pose!

 

I’ve heard it said, “If you want to stand on your head, you have to learn to stand on your own two feet first.”   Headstand is considered one of the most important postures to master and to practice (although fyi, I have found that any inversion is great – it’s not so important for me to practice Headstand all the time). 

 

But the *foundation* of any practice really is the standing postures.  And I think it’s true that standing postures help you stand on your own two feet – meaning, they are very grounding, empowering and encouraging.   We really feel like a proud “warrior” in those classic Warrior Postures.   We feel able to bloom open, bursting with energy in Triangle or Half Moon.   We feel connected to the earth, rooted and present in balance postures like Eagle or Tree. 

 

Here’s a series I love to practice.   You should practice these after you’re a little warmed up, and using blocks as props where needed.  

 

Warrior 2 à Triangle à ½ Moon

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

(apologies for the half moon pose going the other way from the other two!)

 

If you’re feeling really feisty, after the above sequence, take a rest and then revolve the above sequence.  Be prepared for the intensity go up a few notches!  I’ve attached links to each of the below postures.   Enjoy the work, and then enjoy the rest afterwards 🙂  

 

Revolved Lunge à Revolved Triangle à Revolved ½ Moon

 

What are your favorite standing postures?  

 

Namaste!

 

Barrett