Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)

Pigeon Pose, Kapotasana, (Ka-po-tah-sana) kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: King Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Advanced Bend deep and offer your heart to the sky with Kapotasana. Kapotasana Fundamentals Kapotasana or Pigeon Pose is a deep backbend pose that is entered from a kneeling position. Don’t confuse this asana with … Read more

Frog Pose (Mandukasana)

Frog Pose, Mandukasana, (man-doo-KAHS-uh-nuh) manduka (frog) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Frog Pose Pose Type: Seated, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Use the resistance of the ground to stretch deep in this intense hip opener. Frog Pose Fundamentals Frog Pose is a love-and-hate thing – some yogis are thrilled to have it in their everyday practice, … Read more

Fallen Triangle Pose (Patita Tarasana)

Fallen Triangle Pose, Patita Tarasana, (pa-ti-ta-ta-ra-suh-nuh) patita (fallen) + tar (star) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Fallen Star Pose, Rockstar Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Need a creative boost and want to add some playtime to your yoga mat? Here’s a great pose for you. Fallen Triangle Pose Fundamentals You won’t … Read more

Crane Pose (Bakasana)

Crane Pose, Bakasana, (buk-AHS-uh-nuh) baka (crane) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Bakasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate Get into flight mode and transfer your limits with Crane Pose. Crane Pose Fundamentals Crane Pose is one of the most popular arm-balance poses, and one of the first students usually learn. It is an advanced … Read more