What Are the Most Common Poses in Hatha Yoga

Ink brush painting of a yogi in a calm, balanced posture representing classic Hatha Yoga poses.

Hatha Yoga centers on timeless foundational postures. This article explores ten of the most common poses—from Mountain and Downward Dog to Lotus and Savasana—revealing how these simple shapes teach alignment, grounding, awareness, and the art of meditation through movement.