Basic yoga poses 1. Mountain Pose Sanskrit: Tadasana How to Go Through It Standing with your feet together or hip-width apart is a good way to start. The four corners of your foot should be ground flat. Raise the top of your head by rolling your shoulders away from your ears, drawing your shoulder blades down your back, and rolling your shoulders away from your ears. Draw your belly button in and lengthen your back by engaging your thighs. Face the front of the room with your hands facing up. Unfurrow your forehead and relax your mouth. Take a deep breath and relax. The advantages It may seem like you’re, well, just standing there, but bear with us. This is the blueprint for all other poses. It promotes balance and directs your attention to the present moment. 2. Chair Pose Sanskrit: Utkatasana How to Go Through It Begin with Mountain Pose. Lift your palms, open your thumbs, and reach up to your fingertips while you inhale. Sit back and down as you exhale, as if you were seated in