Standing
Mountain, Chair, Warrior
These teach posture, leg strength, balance, and grounded confidence. They are great anchors for beginner classes.
Names are useful, but function is easier: some poses wake you up, some stabilize you, some stretch you, and some help you settle.

These teach posture, leg strength, balance, and grounded confidence. They are great anchors for beginner classes.
Floor shapes slow the system down and create a softer rhythm after strong standing work.
Use these when hips feel tight from sitting, travel, or long desk days.
Core work supports balance and back comfort. Keep it steady and controlled, not frantic.
Gentle back-body poses help wake up glutes, hamstrings, and posture muscles.
Rest poses are not filler. They help the practice integrate and make the whole class feel polished.