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Vajrasana – Thunderbolt Posture
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Utkatasana – Mighty Posture
Utkatasana – Mighty Posture (utkata = mighty or powerful) Practice: Come to Tadasana, by keeping legs together and palms beside your thighs. As you inhale

Ustrasana – Camel Posture
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Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
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Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle Posture
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Vrksasana – Tree Posture
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Tadasana – Mountain Posture
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Sukhasana – Easy Posture
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Sirsasana – Head Standing Posture
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Siddhasana – Perfect Posture
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Salabhasana – Locust Posture
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Sethu Bandha Asana – Bridge Lock Posture
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Sarvangasana – Shoulder Standing Posture
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Purvottanasana – Intense East Stretch
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Pavana Mukta Asana – Wind Releasing Posture
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Paschimottanasana – Intense West Stretch or Sitting Forward Bend
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Padmasana – Lotus Posture
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Padahastasana – Hand to Foot Posture
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Matsyasana – Fish Posture
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Janu Sirsasana – Head to Knee Posture
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Halasana – Plough Posture
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Dhanurasana – Bow Posture
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Cakarasana – Wheel Posture
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