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The yoga poses are divided into sections according to their type. This reference library is currently being built so some of the sections only have a few poses (the number is shown in brackets below), however a few more will be added each week.

Standing Poses  ( 5 items ) The standing poses are elementary poses introduced first because the legs are the foundation for movement and action, and they need to be trained to make them firm and steady. One learns to distribute the weight when the arms are taken through various movements, without disturbing the pose. The standing poses are designed to first bring flexibility and then to make the body strong and steady. Sitting Poses  ( 1 items ) Sitting asanas (poses) are necessary for a firm foundation in Pranayama (breath control). They bring firmness of body and steadiness of mind. These poses train the body to sit firmly, extend the spine, bring quietness to the mind and composure to the body. Some sitting asanas, such as Virasana, extend and expand the chest so that the thoracic cavity is expanded for breath control. These days everyone sits in chairs and have forgotten how to sit on the floor. Sitting poses re-train one is sitting on the floor, which reduces trouble in the knees, ankles, hip joints and spine. Forward Bends  ( 1 items ) The forward bends help digestion, and correct the functioning of the bladder. They strengthen and exercise the entire back, from the lumbar to the thoracic and cervical region, and relieve troubled necks. The forward bends  reduce high blood pressure, soothe the nerves and have a calming effect on the mind.