Warrior 1 Pose (Virabhadrasana I)

Warrior 1 Pose, Virabhadrasana 1, (Vii-Ruh-Bhuh-Draa-Suh-Nuh) vira (brave) + bhadra (great/excellent) + asana (pose) Also known as: High Lunge, Knee down lunge, Crescent Lunge Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Standing, Balancing Difficulty: Beginner Balance flexibility and strength in this foundational yoga pose Warrior 1 Pose Fundamentals Warrior 1 pose is the first asana in a collection … Read more

Baby Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Baby Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana, (boo-jang-gahs-anna) bhujanga (snake, serpent) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Cobra Pose, Cobra Baby Pose, Low Cobra, Infant Cobra Pose Type: Backbend, Sciatica, Back Pain, Stress Relief, Stretching Difficulty: Beginner Strengthen the back body and combat a sedentary lifestyle with this baby backbend Baby Cobra Pose Fundamentals Build your backbend repertoire by … Read more

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Cobra Pose, Bhujangasana, (Bhoo-Jung-Gaa-Suh-Nuh) bhujanga (cobra) + asana (posture) Also known as: Upward Dog Pose Pose Type: Stress Relief, Stretching, Strengthening, Back Pain, Sciatica, Digestion Difficulty: Beginner Open your heart and stretch your shoulders with Cobra Pose. Cobra Pose Fundamentals Cobra Pose is a generous heart-opening backbend. Feel your chest radiate outwards as you unfurl … Read more

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)

Bow Pose, Dhanurasana, (Dha-Nu-Raa-Suh-Nuh) dhanu (bow) + asana (pose) Also known as: Urdva Chakrasana, Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Strengthening Difficulty: Intermediate Embody the shape of a bow and become a powerful ring of energy. Bow Pose Fundamentals Bow Pose is a wonderful backbend that wakes up the entire body. When you practice … Read more

Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

Locust Pose, Salabhasana, (Shah-lah-bhaa-suh-nuh) salabha (locust) + asana (posture) Also Known as: Locust Pose, Salabhasana, One-legged Locust Pose, Shalabhasana, Salambhasana, Shark Pose Pose Type: Backbend,  Strengthening, Core Activating Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your back body, stabilize your core, and prepare for deeper backbends with Locust Pose Locust Pose Fundamentals Salabhasana may look simple at first glance, … Read more