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Left Twist with Left Leg Bent (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Left Twist with Left Leg Bent (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side))
A seated spinal rotation with the left leg bent, Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side) builds thoracic mobility and hip flexibility at an interme...
Hannah ColeDecember 8, 20254 min read
Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra)
Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra) places eight body points on the mat, opening the chest and introducing gentle thoracic extens...
Hannah ColeDecember 7, 20254 min read
Intense Left Stretch with Hands Behind Back in Namaste (Pārśvottānāsana (left side, hands in namaste)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Intense Left Stretch with Hands Behind Back in Namaste (Pārśvottānāsana (left side, hands in namaste))
A standing forward bend over the left leg with palms in reverse prayer behind the back - building hamstring length, hip stability, and shoul...
Hannah ColeDecember 6, 20254 min read
Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana (hands on thighs)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana (hands on thighs))
Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana) is a beginner kneeling seat that stretches the quads and builds upright spinal posture for meditat...
Hannah ColeDecember 5, 20254 min read
Cow Face Pose (Left Leg and Right Arm Up) (Gomukhāsana (left leg, right arm up)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Cow Face Pose (Left Leg and Right Arm Up) (Gomukhāsana (left leg, right arm up))
A deep seated hip and shoulder opener, Gomukhāsana stacks the left knee over the right while the right arm clasps the left behind the back.
Hannah ColeDecember 4, 20255 min read
Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet (Uṣṭrāsana (palms on feet)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet (Uṣṭrāsana (palms on feet))
Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet is a kneeling backbend that opens the full front body - from thighs to chest - with both palms ground...
Hannah ColeDecember 3, 20254 min read
Half Cobra Pose (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Cobra Pose (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana)
Half Cobra (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana) is a gentle prone backbend with forearms grounded - ideal for beginners building spinal strength and thoraci...
Hannah ColeDecember 2, 20254 min read
Diamond Pose (Vajrāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Diamond Pose (Vajrāsana)
Diamond Pose (Vajrāsana) is an upright kneeling seat that stretches the quads and ankles while building the spinal alignment needed for medi...
Hannah ColeDecember 2, 20254 min read
Bend to Left Leg with Rotation (Parivrtta Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bend to Left Leg with Rotation (Parivrtta Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg))
Parivrtta Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg) combines a lateral fold over the extended left leg with a rightward thoracic rotation that opens the ches...
Hannah ColeNovember 30, 20255 min read
Bend to Left Leg (Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bend to Left Leg (Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg))
Jānuśīrṣāsana (left leg) is a beginner seated forward bend that stretches the left hamstrings and lengthens the spine by folding over the ex...
Hannah ColeNovember 30, 20254 min read