Elephant Trunk Pose, Eka Hasta Bujasana, (Eh-kah Ha-stah Boo-JAS-ah-nah) Eka (one) + hasta (hand) + bhuja (shoulder, elephant’s trunk) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One Legged Insect Pose, Leg Over Shoulder Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Seated Difficulty: Advanced Build strength, flexibility, and balance in this challenging asana. Elephant Trunk Pose Fundamentals Build strength … Read more
Tripod Headstand Pose, Sirsasana II, (shear-SHAH-suh-nuh) sirsa (means) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Headstand Pose, Mukta Hasta Sirsasana Pose Type: Inversion, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced Shift your perspective and find stability, balance, and stillness in this fun variation of the headstand pose. Tripod Headstand Pose Fundamentals Enjoy an array of physical benefits and find courage … Read more
Shoulder-Pressing Pose, Bhujapidasana, (boo-jah-PEED-AH-suh-nuh) bhuja (shoulder or arm) + pida (pressure) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Bhujapidasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening Difficulty: Advanced Mindful and intentional positioning is key to achieving this arm balance. Shoulder-Pressing Pose Fundamentals Explore your limits and learn to balance with Shoulder Pressing Pose. This arm balance pose will require … Read more
Wheel Pose, Chakrasana, (CHAAH-kraa-suh-nuh) chakra (wheel) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Urdhva Dhanurasana Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Inversions, Backbend, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced This intense backbend will strengthen your spine, arms, and legs, as you push off from the earth. Wheel Pose Fundamentals Learn to surrender and find alignment in this intense back bend. Wheel Pose … Read more
Grasshopper Pose, Parsva Bhuja Dandasana, (pa-aar-sva-bhu-jaa-dan-dahs-anna) parsva (side) + bhuja (arms) + danda (stick) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Dragonfly Pose Pose Type: Twisting, Balancing Difficulty: Advanced Create space in your body and learn to fly in this challenging arm balance pose. Grasshopper Pose Fundamentals Challenge yourself and turn your mat into a playground with … Read more