yoga poses chart

Counts vary widely. Small flashcard sets typically cover around 45 poses, sketch-style guides often show about 80 common asanas, many books present roughly 100 poses (and some list 800+), while encyclopedic references can catalogue as many as 2,100 poses.

Common formats include paperback and hardcover books and sets of flashcards (for example, 50-card sets). Some guides also offer supplementary digital access, but the primary physical formats are books and cards.

Typical elements are photographs or drawings, pose names (often in English and Sanskrit), step-by-step instructions and modifications, notes on gaze/chakras and primary benefits, and in some card sets additional information such as contraindications and links to video guidance.

Guides use several organization approaches: some are sequence-focused and help you sketch or combine postures into routines; encyclopedic books may order poses into practice sequences; larger guides group poses into major sections that progress from easy to challenging; and card sets often include suggested routines or complete sequences for quick planning.

Book lengths in these examples range from about 144 pages up to 736 pages, while card-based guides are commonly supplied as sets (for example, a 50-card set).

These guides span the full spectrum: many are designed for beginners through experienced practitioners, some provide adaptations for different skill levels, and specific card sets explicitly indicate beginner, intermediate, and advanced poses.

Visual styles include simple stick-figure sketches, full photographs, and detailed drawings or illustrations on cards, depending on the guide’s design and audience.

Extra aids may include e-book access, suggested sequences, accessory information, and links or access to instructional videos that guide pose execution.

Comprehensive guides group poses into major families — for example: standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine, and backbends — and some organize chapters by body part to target specific areas.