Warrior 2 Pose (Virabhadrasana II)

Warrior 2 Pose, Virabhadrasana II, (Vii-Ruh-Bhuh-Draa-Suh-Nuh) vira (brave) + bhadra (great/excellent) + asana (pose) Also known as: Warrior II Pose, Virabhadrasana II Pose Type: Balancing, Stretching, Strengthening, Standing Difficulty: Beginner Become the warrior that you are and draw upon your strength and stamina in Warrior II Warrior 2 Pose Fundamentals Warrior 2 pose is the … 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

Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

Revolved Chair Pose, Parivrtta Utkatasana, (par-iv-rt-tah oot-kah-TAH-sah-nah) parivrtta (revolved) + utkata (fierce) + āsana (pose) Also known as: Revolved Powerful Pose, Twisting Chair Pose, Chair Twist Pose Pose Type: Strengthening, Balancing, Standing, Twisting Difficulty: Intermediate Strengthen your lower body and find a lightness in your spine and shoulders as you find a gentle twist in … Read more