Staff Pose (Dandasana)

Staff Pose (Dandasana), (dahn-DAH-suh-nuh) danda (staff or rod) + asana (pose) Also Known as: seated staff pose Pose Type: Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Beginner Proper activation and alignment in Staff Pose invite you to find depth in this simple pose. Staff Pose Fundamentals Find your alignment and build your postural awareness in this foundational seated pose. … Read more

Swan Pose (Ardha Kapotasana)

Swan Pose, Kapotasana, (KAH-POH-TAHS-ANNA)) kapo (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Restorative, Backbends Difficulty: Beginner Release the deep tissues of the hips and lower back in this relaxing Yin Yoga Pose. Swan Pose Fundamentals Feel a deep release in the hips and lower back, and learn to surrender in … Read more

Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)

Crocodile Pose,Makarasana , (muh-kuh-rah-SUH-nuh) makara (crocodile) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Nakarasana Pose Type: Supine, Restorative Difficulty: Beginner Restore and recover in this relaxing supine yoga pose. Crocodile Pose Fundamentals Deepen your breath, relax your body and calm your mind in Crocodile Pose. The pose involves lying on your stomach, which will provide a tremendous release to your … Read more

Humble Warrior Pose (Baddha Virabhadrasana)

Humble Warrior Pose, Baddha Virabhadrasana, (bah-dha VEER-ah-bhah-DRAH-suh-nuh) baddha (bound) + veera (warrior) + bhadra (friend) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Devotional Warrior Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Balancing, Strengthening, Inversions Difficulty: Intermediate Come into a reverent bow as your stability is challenged and you are invited to draw our focus inwards. Humble Warrior Pose Fundamentals … Read more

Thread The Needle Pose (Parsva Balasana)

Thread The Needle Pose, Parsva Balasana, (par-savah baa-laa-suh-nuh) parsva (turned) + bala (child) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Urdhva Mukha Pasasana Pose Type: Twisting, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Open up your shoulders and stretch the spine in this calming pose. Thread The Needle Pose Fundamentals Bend, stretch, twist, and release in this restorative yoga pose. Thread … Read more