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Table 1 Sequence of postures and description of each

From: A mixed methods evaluation of yoga as a fall prevention strategy for older people in India

Posture name

Description

Uttana Padasana

Raised leg pose

Chakra Padasana

Leg rotation

Pada Sanchalanasana

Only forward movement cycling

Jhulana Lurhakanasana

Rocking and rolling

Shava Udharkarssanasana

Spinal twist

Naukasana

Boat pose

Namaskarasana

Salutation pose

Vyagrasana

Tiger pose

Ushtrasana

Camel pose

Hasta Uttanasana

Hand-raising pose

Tadasana

Tree pose

Tiryaka tadasana

Swaying palm tree pose

Tiryaka kati chakrasana

Swaying waist rotating pose

Dhruta Utkatasana

Dynamic energy pose

Dwikonasana

Double angle pose

Bhujangasana

Cobra pose

Artha shalabasana

Half locust pose

Eka Pada pranamasana

One legged prayer pose

Eka padasana

One foot pose

Sarvangasana

Shoulder stand pose