The 40 Poses in a Moksha Yoga Class

If you have ever wondered what are the 40 moksha poses - here are the posture names in order. 

Moksha Yoga Poses List

This Moksha Yoga Poses List includes the common name and the Sanskrit name for the Moksha Sequence. 

1. Mountain Pose - Tadasana
2. Tree Pose - Vriksasana
3. Crescent Moon Pose - Ashta Chandrāsana
4. Powerful Pose - Utkatasana
5. Awkward Pose - Utkatasana
6. Eagle Pose - Garudasana
7. Prayer Twist Pose - Namaskar parsvokanasana (Parivrtta Utkatasana)
8. Backward Bend Pose - Anuvittasana
9. Runner's Lunge Pose - Ardha Hanumanasana
10. Warrior 1 Pose - Virabhadrasana I
11. Warrior 2 Pose - Virabhadrasana II
12. Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
13. Forward Bend Pose - Uttanasana
14. Toppling Tree Pose - Baddha Dekasana
15. Dancer's Pose - Natarajasana
16. Corpse Pose -  Savasana 
17. Wind Relieving Pose - Pawanmuktasana
18. Threading The Needle Pose - Sevanasana
19. Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
20. Full Wheal Pose - Chakrasana
21. Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
22. Locust Pose -  Salabhasana 
23. Bow Pose -  Dhanurasana 
24. Child's Pose -  Balasana 
25. Downward Facing Dog Pose - adho mukha svanasana
26. High Plank Pose -  Kumbhakasana 
27. Low Plank Pose -  Chaturanga Dandasana 
28. Upward Facing Dog Pose - Urdhvamukha svanasana
29. Beginner Vinyasa Sequence
30. Full Vinyasa Sequence
31. Reclining Hero's Pose - Supta Virasana
32. Camel Pose - Ustrasana
33. Pigeon Pose Left Side - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana 
34. Pigeon Pose Right Side -
35. Side Twisting Pose - Upavistha Konasana
36. Seated Forward Bend Pose - Paschimottanasana
37. Half Spinal Twist Pose - Ardha Matsyendrasana
38. Cobblers Pose - Baddha Konasana
39. Abdominal Breath Pose - Adham Pranayama
40. Corpse Pose -  Savasana 

There you have it - the sequence of 40 poses followed in the Moksha Hot Yoga class.  This is a unique series of forty postures that combine the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room. (35C to 40C)  

The Moksha series is a cardiovascular workout that loosens, strengthens and tones the muscles, while calming the mind and reducing stress.  The heat allows for deep, safe stretching and promotes the detoxification of the skin, blood and muscles through sweat. The Moksha class is suitable for all levels of ability.