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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

Eight Angle Pose (Aṣṭavakrāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Eight Angle Pose (Aṣṭavakrāsana)
Eight Angle Pose (Aṣṭavakrāsana) is an advanced arm balance that hooks one thigh onto the upper arm, locks the ankles together — left ankle...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Extended Right Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana (right side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Extended Right Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Pādāṅguṣṭhāsana (right side))
Extended Right Hand to Big Toe Pose builds single-leg balance while stretching the right hamstring—use a strap to keep your spine long.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Supported Shoulderstand (Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana (easy variation)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Supported Shoulderstand (Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana (easy variation))
Easy Supported Shoulderstand (Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana variation) builds shoulder stability and hamstring length using blankets to protect the n...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Extended Arms and Legs Pose (Utthita Hastapādāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Extended Arms and Legs Pose (Utthita Hastapādāsana)
Extended Arms and Legs Pose (Utthita Hastapādāsana) teaches active four-directional reach from a wide, grounded stance — a core building blo...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Supported Shoulderstand with Tilted Legs (Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana (tilted legs)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Supported Shoulderstand with Tilted Legs (Sālamba Sarvāṅgāsana (tilted legs))
A beginner-friendly inversion with hands supporting the lower back and legs angled at a comfortable diagonal — your first step into the shou...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Staff Pose (Daṇḍāsana (easy variation)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Staff Pose (Daṇḍāsana (easy variation))
Easy Staff Pose (Daṇḍāsana variation) builds upright spinal alignment with bent knees and prop support — an accessible seated foundation for...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Forward Bend Pose with Legs Half Bent (Uttānāsana (legs half bent)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Forward Bend Pose with Legs Half Bent (Uttānāsana (legs half bent))
A bent-knee standing forward fold that makes Uttānāsana accessible to beginners, lengthening the spine and hamstrings without straining the...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Downward-Facing Dog Pose with Left Leg Up (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana (left leg raised)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Downward-Facing Dog Pose with Left Leg Up (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana (left leg raised))
Lift one leg in this intermediate inversion to build hip alignment, core stability, and single-leg strength — a key vinyasa transition.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Camel Pose with Palms Against Back (Uṣṭrāsana (palms against back)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Camel Pose with Palms Against Back (Uṣṭrāsana (palms against back))
A beginner-friendly kneeling backbend where your palms support your lower back, building spinal extension and chest opening safely.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Eagle Pose (Left) (Garuḍāsana (left side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Eagle Pose (Left) (Garuḍāsana (left side))
Eagle Pose (Left) balances the whole body on the right foot while the left leg crosses over and the left arm weaves under the right — a full...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read