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standing · beginner

Tadasana

Tadasana (tah-DAH-sah-nah)

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inversion · beginner

Downward-Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAH-sah-nah)

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balance · beginner

Tree Pose

Vrikshasana (vrik-SHAH-sah-nah)

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backbend · beginner

Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana (boo-jang-GAH-sah-nah)

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