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Cow Pose (Bitilāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Cow Pose (Bitilāsana)
Cow Pose (Bitilāsana) is a beginner kneeling backbend that extends the spine, opens the chest, and warms the body in sync with the breath.
Hannah ColeNovember 20, 20253 min read
Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Koṇāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Koṇāsana)
Baddha Koṇāsana brings the soles together to open the inner thighs and hips. A beginner-friendly seated pose that suits both active flows an...
Hannah ColeNovember 19, 20254 min read
Warrior Pose on Left Foot (Vīrabhadrāsana III (left support)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Warrior Pose on Left Foot (Vīrabhadrāsana III (left support))
Warrior III on the left foot builds single-leg stability, posterior-chain strength, and whole-body coordination as you balance on the left f...
Hannah ColeNovember 18, 20255 min read
Crane Pose (Bakāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Crane Pose (Bakāsana)
Crane Pose (Bakāsana) is a foundational arm balance in which you support your body on bent arms with knees resting on the upper arms.
Hannah ColeNovember 17, 20255 min read
Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) (Naṭarājāsana (left side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) (Naṭarājāsana (left side))
Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) is an advanced standing backbend balancing on the right foot while the left leg extends high behind you.
Hannah ColeNovember 16, 20254 min read
Cobra Pose (Bhujaṅgāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Cobra Pose (Bhujaṅgāsana)
Cobra Pose (Bhujaṅgāsana) is a beginner backbend that lifts the chest using spinal strength, stretching the front body and building back-mus...
Hannah ColeNovember 15, 20254 min read
Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana)
Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana) shapes the body into a backbend arc, stretching the front body and strengthening the entire spine. Intermediate level...
Hannah ColeNovember 14, 20254 min read
Plank Pose (Phalakāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Plank Pose (Phalakāsana)
Plank Pose (Phalakāsana) builds full-body isometric strength and shoulder stability. A beginner arm balance that anchors Sun Salutations and...
Hannah ColeNovember 13, 20254 min read
Warrior Pose with Right Leg Bent (Vīrabhadrāsana I (right leg bent)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Warrior Pose with Right Leg Bent (Vīrabhadrāsana I (right leg bent))
Warrior I (right leg bent) builds quad and glute strength while opening the back hip flexor. A key beginner standing pose for all sequences.
Hannah ColeNovember 13, 20254 min read
Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Catvāri Daṇḍāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Catvāri Daṇḍāsana)
Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Catvāri Daṇḍāsana) builds full-body pressing strength and scapular stability - a cornerstone of every vinyasa flow.
Hannah ColeNovember 12, 20254 min read