Yoga is all about being in the present moment: meeting yourself exactly where you’re at on the mat without judgment or expectations. And no matter your skill level, standing yoga poses are an integral part of any well-rounded routine thanks to their versatility and grounding properties. If you fancy yourself a yogi, it’s about time to broaden your horizons beyond Warrior 1. Here are 30 standing yoga poses you should add to your arsenal, including step-by-step instructions, helpful modifications, holistic benefits and expert tips.

Meet the Experts

All fitness experts included in this story are Alo Moves yoga instructors. Alo Moves is a digital fitness platform that specializes in yoga, mindfulness and multiple strength and cardio modalities including Pilates, barre, HIIT, dance and running.

• Bentley Fazi has been a certified yoga instructor since 2016. Based in Arizona, she first started yoga to stretch and strengthen her body, then quickly fell in love with the mental benefits as well. She loves energizing flows and works with students of all skill levels.
• Ashley Galvin is an experienced yoga instructor based in sunny Southern California who began her teaching journey in 2011. She's led workshops, retreats and classes worldwide, offering a deep understanding of the yoga practice. Galvin’s dynamic classes focus on body awareness and empowering students to embrace their strengths.
• Christa Janine is a life coach, podcast host and health and wellness professional who has taught yoga and group fitness for over a decade. As a 500-hour E-RYT certified yoga instructor, Janine has expertise in various types of yoga including HIIT flows, which combine light weights with grounded, controlled movements.
• Josh Kramer is an international instructor who developed his passion for yoga after spending time in New Zealand. His style is a unique blend of Iyengar yoga and Vinyasa flow with an emphasis on alignment and pose integrity through strength and balance.
• Annie Landa (also known as Annie Moves) is a certified yoga instructor based in Miami. She first discovered a love for yoga while practicing with her family, and now prioritizes accessibility and connection for all, regardless of skill level or background.

What to Know Before You Flow…

This list of standing yoga poses is organized by difficulty, beginning with a group of easy, all-level moves you can incorporate into a warm-up and ending with a handful of challenging poses the advanced set will love. As with all physical activity, start slow and ease your way in, listening to your body and incorporating modifications as needed. If you find yourself struggling or lost in a pose, hit the proverbial reset button by releasing the hold, resetting your breath and grounding down in a simple standing position.

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