8 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Knees

Chair Pose (Utkatasana):

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Garland Pose (Malasana):

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Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II):

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Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana):

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Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana):

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High Lunge Pose:

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Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana):

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Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana):

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