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Hannah Cole is a registered yoga teacher who writes about spinal health, joint-friendly movement, and yoga for aging bodies. She's happiest explaining why a pose works, not just how.

Hannah Cole

By Hannah Cole

Headstand Preparation Pose II (Śīrṣāsana Siddhi II) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Headstand Preparation Pose II (Śīrṣāsana Siddhi II)
A forearm-and-crown balance drill that teaches correct weight distribution through the arms before any full headstand lift.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Hare Pose with Thighs Forward and Arms Alongside Legs (Śaśāṅkāsana (thighs forward, arms alongside legs)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Hare Pose with Thighs Forward and Arms Alongside Legs (Śaśāṅkāsana (thighs forward, arms alongside legs))
A grounded kneeling forward fold with thighs upright and arms at the sides — Śaśāṅkāsana lengthens the spine and quiets the breath.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Head Down Hero Pose (Adho Mukha Vīrāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Head Down Hero Pose (Adho Mukha Vīrāsana)
Head Down Hero Pose (Adho Mukha Vīrāsana) is a kneeling forward bend that lengthens the spine, stretches the quads and ankles, and grounds t...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Wheel Pose (Ardha Cakrāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Wheel Pose (Ardha Cakrāsana)
Half Wheel Pose (Ardha Cakrāsana) is a beginner standing backbend that stretches the front body and builds spinal extension — no floor requi...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Side Plank Pose on Right Hand with Legs Crossed (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, right hand, legs crossed)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Side Plank Pose on Right Hand with Legs Crossed (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, right hand, legs crossed))
Build lateral core and shoulder strength in this intermediate arm balance — a crossed-leg variation of Side Plank anchored on the right hand...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Side Plank Pose on Right Hand (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, right hand)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Side Plank Pose on Right Hand (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, right hand))
Half Side Plank (Vasiṣṭhāsana, half) builds lateral core strength and shoulder stability with the bottom knee down — an ideal beginner entry...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Side Plank Pose on Left Hand with Legs Crossed (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, left hand, legs crossed)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Side Plank Pose on Left Hand with Legs Crossed (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, left hand, legs crossed))
Half Side Plank on the left hand with legs crossed builds lateral core strength and shoulder stability with shin support for an intermediate...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Moon Pose with Stretch (Ardha Candrāsana (with stretch)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Moon Pose with Stretch (Ardha Candrāsana (with stretch))
Half Moon Pose with Stretch adds an active quad catch to classic Half Moon, building single-leg stability and hip-flexor length simultaneous...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Half Side Plank Pose on Left Hand (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, left hand)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Side Plank Pose on Left Hand (Vasiṣṭhāsana (half, left hand))
Half Side Plank on the left hand builds lateral core strength and left shoulder stability — a beginner-friendly gateway to full arm balance.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Half Moon Pose (Right) (Ardha Candrāsana (right side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Moon Pose (Right) (Ardha Candrāsana (right side))
Half Moon Pose (Right) builds single-leg stability and lateral strength as you balance on the right foot with the left leg lifted parallel t...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read