10 Yoga Poses Every Student Should Do Daily

By Rajni Pandey | June 20, 2024

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Stand with feet together, arms at your sides. Ground your feet and extend your arms upward. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute to improve posture and stability.

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Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

Stand on one leg, place the other foot on your inner thigh. Bring hands to prayer position. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side to enhance concentration and balance.

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Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Kneel, sit back on your heels, and extend your arms forward. Rest your forehead on the mat. Hold for 1-2 minutes to calm the mind and relieve stress.

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Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Start on all fours, lift your hips to form an inverted V. Straighten your legs and arms. Hold for 1-2 minutes to increase blood flow to the brain and relieve tension.

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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

Sit with legs extended. Reach for your toes, keeping your spine straight. Hold for 1-2 minutes to reduce stress and stretch the spine and hamstrings.

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Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Lift hips towards the ceiling, clasp hands underneath. Hold for 1-2 minutes to energize the body and relieve tension.

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Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

Stand with legs wide, turn one foot out, bend the knee. Extend arms parallel to the floor. Hold for 1 minute on each side to build strength and enhance focus.

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Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)

Lie on your back, legs up against a wall. Rest arms at your sides. Hold for 5-10 minutes to reduce stress and fatigue.

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Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

On all fours, arch your back for Cat, dip your spine for Cow. Alternate for 1-2 minutes to improve flexibility and release tension.

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Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Lie flat on your back, arms and legs spread. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Hold for 5-10 minutes to calm the mind and reduce stress.

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