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Yoga Poses by Area of Anatomical Focus

Use the categories below to find yoga poses that work particular parts of the body.

Yoga Poses by Anatomical Focus

One of the beauties of yoga is that each pose works several areas of the body at once. If you want to find poses that focus on the abdominals, arms, back, chest, hamstrings, hips, legs, and shoulders, use this guide.

Yoga Poses for Abs

Want to get stronger abs? These yoga poses will improve your ab strength.

Yoga Poses for Arms

Want to get stronger arms? These yoga poses will improve your arm strength.

Yoga Poses for the Back

Want a stronger back? Try these yoga poses to strengthen the back and improve spinal flexibility.

Yoga Poses for the Chest

Want to open your chest? These yoga poses are chest openers.

Yoga Poses for Hamstrings

Want more flexible hamstrings? These yoga poses will improve hamstring flexibility.

Yoga Poses for the Hips

Want to open your hips? These yoga poses are hip openers.

Yoga Poses for Legs

Want stronger, more toned legs? Try these yoga poses to improve leg strength and tone.

Yoga Poses for the Psoas

The psoas can be stretched and strengthened by these ten yoga poses.

Yoga Poses for Shoulders

Want more open, flexible shoulders? These yoga poses will improve shoulder flexibility.

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