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Lord of the Dance Pose (Right) (Naṭarājāsana (right side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Lord of the Dance Pose (Right) (Naṭarājāsana (right side))
An advanced standing backbend and balance: stand on the left foot, kick the right leg back and up, and reach forward with the opposite arm.
Hannah ColeJanuary 31, 20265 min read
Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana)
Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana) is a beginner kneeling forward fold that stretches the full length of the back and softens the hips.
Hannah ColeJanuary 30, 20264 min read
Eagle Pose (Right) (Garuḍāsana (right side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Eagle Pose (Right) (Garuḍāsana (right side))
Eagle Pose (Right) wraps the right leg over the left and right arm under the left into a spiraling balance that targets hips, shoulders, and...
Hannah ColeJanuary 29, 20264 min read
Plow Pose (Halāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Plow Pose (Halāsana)
Plow Pose (Halāsana) is a supine inversion that stretches the hamstrings and upper back while building spinal and shoulder stability.
Hannah ColeJanuary 28, 20264 min read
Child's Pose (Bālāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Child's Pose (Bālāsana)
Child's Pose (Bālāsana) is a beginner kneeling forward fold used to rest, lengthen the spine, and release the hips between stronger poses.
Hannah ColeJanuary 27, 20264 min read
Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana)
Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana) is a seated posture where joined hands rise overhead, forming a pyramid shape that builds spinal length and...
Hannah ColeJanuary 26, 20264 min read
Bridge Pose on Elbows with Head Hanging (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (elbows, head hanging)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bridge Pose on Elbows with Head Hanging (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (elbows, head hanging))
An intermediate backbend using elbow support to lift and arch the thoracic spine while the head releases freely toward the floor.
Hannah ColeJanuary 25, 20264 min read
Bikram Triangle Pose (Left) (Trikoṇāsana (Bikram, left side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bikram Triangle Pose (Left) (Trikoṇāsana (Bikram, left side))
Bikram Triangle Pose (Left) builds leg strength, opens the hips, and lengthens the lateral spine in the classic 26-and-2 standing series.
Hannah ColeJanuary 25, 20265 min read
Bikram Triangle Pose (Right) (Trikoṇāsana (Bikram, right side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bikram Triangle Pose (Right) (Trikoṇāsana (Bikram, right side))
Bikram Triangle Pose (Right) builds deep right-leg strength while opening the left side body and rotating the thoracic spine - all with the...
Hannah ColeJanuary 23, 20264 min read
Bridge Pose on Elbows (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (on elbows)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bridge Pose on Elbows (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (on elbows))
Bridge Pose on Elbows opens the chest and thoracic spine with forearm support - a beginner-friendly backbend that's easier on the wrists and...
Hannah ColeJanuary 23, 20264 min read