Half Pigeon Pose (Ardha Kapotasana)

Pigeon Pose, Ardha Kapotasana, (ARR-DA KAH-POH-TAHS-ANNA)) arda (half) + kapota (pigeon) + asana (pose) Also Known as: One-footed King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Kapotasana, Mermaid Pose, One-legged King Pigeon Pose Pose Type: Stretching, Restorative, Backbends Difficulty: Intermediate The king of hip openers, pigeon pose will give stiff hips a deep release Half Pigeon Pose Fundamentals … Read more

Reclined Hand To Big Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana)

Reclined Hand To Big Toe Pose, Supta Padangusthasana, (soup-TAH pod-ang-goosh-TAHS-anna supta (supine or recline) + pada (foot) + angustha (big toe) + asana (pose) Also known as: Supta Padangusthasana Pose Type: Supine,  Stretching, Sciatica, Core Activating Difficulty: Intermediate Release tight hamstrings and soothe the lower back with this Reclined Hand To Big Toe Pose reclined … Read more

Dancer’s Pose (Natarajasana)

Dancer’s Pose, Natarajasana, (nuh-tuh-raa-jaa-suh-nuh) nata (dancer) + raja (king) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Dancer Pose, King Dancer Pose, Lord of the Dance Pose, Utthita Ardha Dhanurasana Pose Type: Backbend, Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Standing Difficulty: Intermediate Balance equal parts strength and softness as you gracefully come into this beautiful pose Dancers Pose Fundamentals Awaken … Read more

Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Camel Pose, Ustrasana, (Oohs-tra-aa-suh-nuh) ustra (camel) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Yin Yoga Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Pose Type: Balancing, Backbend, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate This backbending heart opener is sure to invigorate you, challenge your core stability, and build your confidence. camel pose Fundamentals This beautiful heart opener is meant to center and create space … Read more

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Half Moon Pose Ardha Chandrasana, (are-dah chan-DRAHS-anna) ardha (half) + chandra (moon or luminous) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Half Moon Bow, Sugar Cane Pose  Pose Type: Inversions, Strengthening, Balancing, Stretching Difficulty: Intermediate Challenge your balance and prepare for liftoff in Half Moon Pose Half Moon Pose Fundamentals Half Moon Pose asks for you … Read more