Utthita Trikonasana(Extended Triangle Pose)
From tadasana, step 3-4 feet apart, arms straight and raised in line with shoulders, fingers together, palms downwards. Right foot outwards 90 degrees and left foot at 45 degrees. Both legs straight and slide towards right side, placing right hand on the mat. Spine and tail bone straight and extended, turning spine towards left side, gazing at tip of middle finger.
Utkatasana(Chair Pose)
From Tadasana inhale to raise arms til biceps touch ear and palms are together, finger pointing towards the sky. Lock elbows, keep straight, tuck elbows, open chest and expand rib cage lifted up, abdomen in, entire spine extended and lengthened up. Exhale, bend knees, squatting down, and tights parallel to the floor, distribute weight across lower back, hip joints and thigh muscles.
Garudasana(Eagle Pose)
From Tadasana bend the knee, bring the other knee over and rest the back of this thigh over the thigh of the inside leg. Move the outer foot behind the calf so the outer foot shin touches the inner calf. Balance on the inner leg. Bend the elbow and raise the arms to the chest level. Rest the right elbow on the front of the left upper arm near the elbow, then move the right hand back to the right and the left hand back to the left and join the palms.
Ardha Chakrasana(Half Wheel Pose)
Tadasana, support both palms on the back of the hips, push the hip forward and bend backwards from the sacral region, widen chest, head backwards.
Pada Hastasana(Hand to Foot Pose)
From Tadasana, inhale and raise arms above head, exhale bend forward from the hips, spine straight and knees straight. Lengthen neck towards feet, keep the chest open and rest palms besides feet, with feet firm. Hip to ankle should be in a straight line. Lengthen from lower back and stretch from upper back, abdomen sucked in.
Ardha Uttanasana(Standing Half Forward Bend Pose)
From standing forward bend, press palms or fingertips into the floor, inhale lift torso away from thighs, lengthening between pubic bone and navel. Try to keep knees straight, if it’s difficult, bend them.
Vrksasana(Tree Pose)
From Tadasana, shift weight to the foot that is straight on the floor and distribute weight evenly across the foot. Bend other leg and rest it on the inner thigh, right foot pointing straight downwards. Raise both arms sideways and adopt namaskara mudra. Foot, spine and arms straight, elbows locked beside ears. Lengthen tailbone and pelvis straight.
Tadasana(Mountain Pose)
Feet together, heels and toes touching, tighten the knees and knee caps pulled up, contract the hips, pull up the muscles of the backs of the thighs, stomach pulled in, chest forward, and spine and neck straight, distribute weight across heels and soles of foot. Lift hops, stomach in, rib cage up, chest up, neck and head straight. Arms stretched over the head, elbows locked and fingers reaching straight out.
Samasthiti (Equal Standing Pose)
Feet together, heels and toes touching, tighten the knees and knee caps pulled up, contract the hips, pull up the muscles of the backs of the thighs, stomach pulled in, chest forward, and spine and neck straight, distribute weight across heels and soles of foot. Arms by thighs, elbows locked and fingers reaching straight out.
Concept of Asana According To Patanjali
Patanjali talks about asanas in only 3 sutras: 46. A sitting posture should be steady and comfortable, 47. This is achieved through the relaxation of exertion, and making contact with the unlimited; 48. Then there is no further affliction from the dualities of existence. Patanjali does not refer to specific postures or sequences of movements as we practice nowadays, he just speaks about a comfortable posture one should be able to maintain effortless for a prolonged time while undergoing meditation and concentration of the mind.