Traditionally, Yogis practice Surya Namaskar, the sun salutation, before the Asanas. Although there are many Asanas (8,400,000 according to the scriptures) the practice of the 12 basic postures brings out the essence and all major benefits.
These 12 Basic Postures are:
- Headstand (Sirshasana)
- Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana)
- Plough (Halasana)
- Fish (Matsyasana)
- Forward bend (Paschimothanasana)
- Cobra (Bhujangasana)
- Locust (Shalabhasana)
- Bow (Dhanurasana)
- Spinal twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
- Crow pose (Kakasana) or Peacock pose (Mayurasana)
- Standing forward bend (Pada Hasthasana)
- Triangle (Trikonasana)
Sitting postures for meditation and Pranayama include the Padmasana, the lotus pose.
http://www.yuj.nl/yoga_basic_exercises.htm
Always end every session with proper relaxation in Savasana, (Corpspose). Meditation could follow the exercises.
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