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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

Pigeon Pose with Head Down on Left Foot (Eka Pāda Rājākapotāsana (left, head down)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Pigeon Pose with Head Down on Left Foot (Eka Pāda Rājākapotāsana (left, head down))
A deep forward fold over the left shin, resting the forehead on the left foot — stretches the hip rotators, hip flexors, and lengthens the s...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Pigeon Pose (Eka Pāda Rājākapotāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Pigeon Pose (Eka Pāda Rājākapotāsana)
Pigeon Pose (Eka Pāda Rājākapotāsana) combines deep hip opening with a full spinal backbend, stretching the front-leg hip rotators and back-...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Low Lunge with Upward Stretch (Right Leg Forward) (Añjaneyāsana (right leg forward)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Low Lunge with Upward Stretch (Right Leg Forward) (Añjaneyāsana (right leg forward))
Low Lunge with Upward Stretch (right leg forward) stretches the left hip flexors, opens the chest, and builds lower-body stability — perfect...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Intense Side Stretch to Right Leg (Pārśvottānāsana (right side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Intense Side Stretch to Right Leg (Pārśvottānāsana (right side))
Pārśvottānāsana folds the torso over the front leg in a deep, asymmetrical stretch targeting the hamstrings, hip flexors, and spine.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Lion Pose (Siṃhāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Lion Pose (Siṃhāsana)
Lion Pose (Siṃhāsana) is a kneeling posture combining a wide-open mouth, extended tongue, and audible exhale to stretch the face, jaw, and t...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Horse Face Pose (Right) (Vātāyanāsana (right side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Horse Face Pose (Right) (Vātāyanāsana (right side))
Horse Face Pose (right) combines half-lotus with a single-leg squat, demanding deep hip openness, quad strength, and precise balance. Advanc...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Feathered Peacock Pose (Pīñcha Mayūrāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Feathered Peacock Pose (Pīñcha Mayūrāsana)
Feathered Peacock Pose (Pīñcha Mayūrāsana) is an advanced forearm balance that builds shoulder strength, core integration, and inverted body...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Extended Right Side Angle Pose (Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana (right side)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Extended Right Side Angle Pose (Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana (right side))
Extended Right Side Angle Pose stretches the side body and strengthens the legs in one long diagonal line from back heel to fingertips.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Easy Pose (Sukhāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Easy Pose (Sukhāsana)
Easy Pose (Sukhāsana) is a foundational cross-legged seat used for meditation and breathwork. Learn alignment, props, and common mistakes.
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Wide-Legged Forward Bend with Hands Lock (Prasārita Pādottānāsana (hands locked)) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Wide-Legged Forward Bend with Hands Lock (Prasārita Pādottānāsana (hands locked))
A wide-stance forward fold with fingers interlaced behind the back, deepening the hamstring stretch and opening the chest and shoulders simu...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read