Yoga Standing Exercises

How to improve spine flexibility, improve concentration and develop a fine body balance? Yoga standing exercises forms the basis of many standing asanas, and increase body’s strength and flexibility. Following are the few yogic postures that acknowledge the universal principles of alignment.
To improve balance and posture practice Yoga standing exercises. However, understand your body and never push it to perform these standing asanas; it could do more harm than impart the health benefits.

Tadasana (Mountain Pose) promotes the essence of the mountain - strength, relaxed power, and immovable stability.
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) improves coordination, balance and concentration.
Crescent Moon Pose strengthens the arms and legs; increases stamina; improves balance and concentration, and relieves backaches. It is an effective solution to diarrhea, high blood pressure and neck problems.
Virabhadrasana I (Warrior Pose I) improves balance and agility by strengthening legs, back, and arms. It also targets the chest, shoulders, neck, and abdominal area.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior Pose II) with similar benefits; builds stamina and improves balance. This yoga standing exercise aids in opening up the hips and chest.
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior Pose III) is a variation to the basic warrior standing asanas and offers strengthening of ankles and legs.
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-legged Forward Bend) reduces stiffness, tiredness and tension in the muscles of the hind legs.
Vriksasana (Tree Pose) strengthens thighs, calves, ankles and back; improves the hips and groin flexibility. It is recommended for sciatica patients and people with flat feet.
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) enhances flexibility and alignment of the spine, improves digestion, and strengthens legs and knees.
Pada Hastasana (Hands to Feet) trims the waist, restores spine elasticity, and stretches the leg ligaments, especially the hamstrings.