<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Live Yoga — Pose &amp; Pranayama Library</title><description>Research-backed guides to yoga asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras and kriyas — how to practise, benefits, tradition and honest, evidence-labelled safety.</description><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/adho-mukha-svanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/adho-mukha-svanasana/</guid><description>Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog): step-by-step technique, benefits, traditional yogi tips, common mistakes and safety.</description><category>inversion</category><category>energy</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Tadasana (Mountain Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/tadasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/tadasana/</guid><description>Tadasana (Mountain Pose): the foundation of all standing yoga. Technique, alignment, benefits and traditional posture tips.</description><category>standing</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Balasana (Child&apos;s Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/balasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/balasana/</guid><description>Balasana (Child&apos;s Pose): a gentle resting posture. How to do it, benefits, traditional use and modifications for every body.</description><category>restorative</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/surya-namaskar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/surya-namaskar/</guid><description>Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation): the classic 12-step morning flow — sequence, benefits, mantras and traditional practice.</description><category>standing</category><category>energy</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Shavasana (Corpse Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/shavasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/shavasana/</guid><description>Shavasana (Corpse Pose): the final relaxation of yoga. How to practise, why it matters, and traditional deep-rest technique.</description><category>supine</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/bhujangasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/bhujangasana/</guid><description>Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): a gentle backbend for spine health. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safety.</description><category>backbend</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vrikshasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vrikshasana/</guid><description>Vrikshasana (Tree Pose): the classic balancing posture. Step-by-step technique, benefits and traditional focus tips.</description><category>balance</category><category>balance</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-ii/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-ii/</guid><description>Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II): a powerful standing pose for strength and focus. Technique, alignment, benefits and lore.</description><category>standing</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-i/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-i/</guid><description>Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I): a foundational standing pose. How to do it, alignment cues, benefits and traditional tips.</description><category>standing</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utthita-trikonasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utthita-trikonasana/</guid><description>Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): a classic standing stretch. Step-by-step technique, alignment, benefits and safety tips.</description><category>standing</category><category>energy</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/uttanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/uttanasana/</guid><description>Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend): technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe alignment for a calming forward fold.</description><category>forward</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Padmasana (Lotus Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/padmasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/padmasana/</guid><description>Padmasana (Lotus Pose): the classic meditation seat. How to sit safely, benefits, traditional significance and knee-safe tips.</description><category>seated</category><category>calm</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/setu-bandhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/setu-bandhasana/</guid><description>Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): a gentle backbend and chest opener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe alignment.</description><category>backbend</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Marjariasana (Cat–Cow)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/marjariasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/marjariasana/</guid><description>Marjariasana / Bitilasana (Cat–Cow): a gentle spinal warm-up. How to flow, benefits, traditional tips and breath pattern.</description><category>kneeling</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Phalakasana (Plank Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/phalakasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/phalakasana/</guid><description>Phalakasana (Plank Pose): a core and full-body strengthener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and common alignment errors.</description><category>core</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Sukhasana (Easy Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/sukhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/sukhasana/</guid><description>Sukhasana (Easy Pose): the simple cross-legged seat for meditation. How to sit well, benefits and traditional tips.</description><category>seated</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Utkatasana (Chair Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utkatasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utkatasana/</guid><description>Utkatasana (Chair Pose): a powerful standing strengthener. Technique, benefits, traditional meaning and alignment tips.</description><category>standing</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/paschimottanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/paschimottanasana/</guid><description>Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): a deep back-body stretch. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and safe folding.</description><category>forward</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Bakasana (Crow / Crane Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/bakasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/bakasana/</guid><description>Bakasana (Crow / Crane Pose): the classic first arm balance. Technique, benefits, traditional lore, common mistakes and safe practice.</description><category>arm</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-sirsasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-sirsasana/</guid><description>Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand): the &quot;king of asanas&quot;. Safe technique, benefits, traditional lore and essential cautions.</description><category>inversion</category><category>balance</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Ustrasana (Camel Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ustrasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ustrasana/</guid><description>Ustrasana (Camel Pose): a heart-opening kneeling backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and neck-safe alignment.</description><category>kneeling</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/natarajasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/natarajasana/</guid><description>Natarajasana (Dancer Pose): a graceful standing balance and backbend. Technique, benefits, the Nataraja lore and safe tips.</description><category>balance</category><category>balance</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/paripurna-navasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/paripurna-navasana/</guid><description>Paripurna Navasana (Boat Pose): a powerful core strengthener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe alignment.</description><category>core</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/dhanurasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/dhanurasana/</guid><description>Dhanurasana (Bow Pose): an energising prone backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and safe practice tips.</description><category>prone</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-sarvangasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-sarvangasana/</guid><description>Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand): the &quot;queen of asanas&quot;. Safe technique, benefits, traditional lore and cautions.</description><category>inversion</category><category>balance</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-Wall)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/viparita-karani/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/viparita-karani/</guid><description>Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-Wall): the gentlest, most restful inversion. How to set up, benefits and traditional use.</description><category>inversion</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Halasana (Plough Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/halasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/halasana/</guid><description>Halasana (Plough Pose): a calming inversion and back stretch. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and neck-safe cautions.</description><category>inversion</category><category>balance</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Matsyasana (Fish Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/matsyasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/matsyasana/</guid><description>Matsyasana (Fish Pose): a chest-opening backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and safe alignment for the neck.</description><category>supine</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/gomukhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/gomukhasana/</guid><description>Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose): a deep shoulder and hip opener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and modifications.</description><category>seated</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/urdhva-mukha-svanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/urdhva-mukha-svanasana/</guid><description>Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog): an energising backbend. Technique, benefits, and how it differs from Cobra.</description><category>backbend</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/anjaneyasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/anjaneyasana/</guid><description>Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge / Crescent): a deep hip-flexor opener. Technique, benefits, the Anjaneya lore and safe tips.</description><category>hip</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/chaturanga-dandasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/chaturanga-dandasana/</guid><description>Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff): the yoga &quot;low push-up&quot;. Technique, benefits, common mistakes and safe alignment.</description><category>core</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle (Butterfly))</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/baddha-konasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/baddha-konasana/</guid><description>Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle / Butterfly): a gentle hip and groin opener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and modifications.</description><category>hip</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Salamba Setu Bandhasana (Supported Bridge)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-setu-bandhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salamba-setu-bandhasana/</guid><description>Salamba Setu Bandhasana (Supported Bridge): how to practise, benefits, traditional tips, common mistakes and safety.</description><category>backbend</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-iii/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/virabhadrasana-iii/</guid><description>Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III): a standing balance in a straight horizontal line. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe practice.</description><category>balance</category><category>balance</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utthita-parsvakonasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/utthita-parsvakonasana/</guid><description>Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle): a strong standing stretch. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and alignment.</description><category>standing</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ardha-chandrasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ardha-chandrasana/</guid><description>Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose): a standing balance and side stretch. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and tips.</description><category>balance</category><category>balance</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ardha-matsyendrasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ardha-matsyendrasana/</guid><description>Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes): the classic seated twist. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and safe alignment.</description><category>twist</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Malasana (Garland (Yogi Squat))</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/malasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/malasana/</guid><description>Malasana (Garland / Yogi Squat): a deep hip and groin opener. Technique, benefits, the desi squat tradition and tips.</description><category>hip</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel / Upward Bow)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/urdhva-dhanurasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/urdhva-dhanurasana/</guid><description>Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel / Upward Bow): a deep full backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional lore and essential cautions.</description><category>backbend</category><category>flexibility</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (King Pigeon)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/eka-pada-rajakapotasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/eka-pada-rajakapotasana/</guid><description>Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (King Pigeon): a deep hip opener and backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and cautions.</description><category>hip</category><category>flexibility</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/adho-mukha-vrksasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/adho-mukha-vrksasana/</guid><description>Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand): the full arm-balance inversion. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe practice.</description><category>inversion</category><category>balance</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Surya Namaskar (warm-up) (Gentle Sun Salutation)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/surya-namaskar-warm-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/surya-namaskar-warm-up/</guid><description>Surya Namaskar (warm-up) (Gentle Sun Salutation): how to practise, benefits, traditional tips, common mistakes and safety.</description><category>mobility</category><category>energy</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/prasarita-padottanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/prasarita-padottanasana/</guid><description>Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend): a calming standing fold. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safety.</description><category>forward</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Garudasana (Eagle Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/garudasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/garudasana/</guid><description>Garudasana (Eagle Pose): a wrapping balance for focus and joint mobility. Technique, benefits, the Garuda lore and tips.</description><category>balance</category><category>balance</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Vasisthasana (Side Plank)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vasisthasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vasisthasana/</guid><description>Vasisthasana (Side Plank): a strong arm balance for the whole side body. Technique, benefits, the sage lore and safe alignment.</description><category>arm</category><category>strength</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Vajrasana (Thunderbolt (Diamond))</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vajrasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/vajrasana/</guid><description>Vajrasana (Thunderbolt / Diamond Pose): the kneeling seat you can sit in after meals. Technique, benefits and traditional use.</description><category>kneeling</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/kapotasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/kapotasana/</guid><description>Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose): a deep hip opener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and knee-safe modifications.</description><category>hip</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ananda-balasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ananda-balasana/</guid><description>Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby): a playful, calming hip release. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and modifications.</description><category>supine</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Salabhasana (Locust Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salabhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/salabhasana/</guid><description>Salabhasana (Locust Pose): a strengthening prone backbend. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe alignment.</description><category>prone</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/janu-sirsasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/janu-sirsasana/</guid><description>Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose): a calming seated forward bend. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe folding.</description><category>forward</category><category>flexibility</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Ashwa Sanchalanasana (High Lunge)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ashwa-sanchalanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/ashwa-sanchalanasana/</guid><description>Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian / High Lunge): a dynamic Sun Salutation lunge. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safety.</description><category>standing</category><category>strength</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Eka Pada Setu Bandhasana (One-Legged Bridge)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/eka-pada-setu-bandhasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/eka-pada-setu-bandhasana/</guid><description>Eka Pada Setu Bandhasana (One-Legged Bridge): how to practise, benefits, traditional tips, common mistakes and safety.</description><category>backbend</category><category>strength</category><category>advanced</category></item><item><title>Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/supta-baddha-konasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/supta-baddha-konasana/</guid><description>Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle): a deeply restful hip opener. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and props.</description><category>supine</category><category>calm</category><category>beginner</category></item><item><title>Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/parivrtta-trikonasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/parivrtta-trikonasana/</guid><description>Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle): a standing twist and balance. Technique, benefits, traditional tips and safe alignment.</description><category>twist</category><category>flexibility</category><category>intermediate</category></item><item><title>Jathara Parivartanasana (Reclined Twist)</title><link>https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/jathara-parivartanasana/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://livedailyyoga.com/pose/jathara-parivartanasana/</guid><description>Jathara Parivartanasana (Reclined Twist): a gentle spinal release. 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