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Tree Pose with Hands in Namaste Extended Forward (Right Support) (Vṛkṣāsana (namaste forward, right support)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Tree Pose with Hands in Namaste Extended Forward (Right Support) (Vṛkṣāsana (namaste forward, right support))

Tree Pose with namaste arms extended forward, balancing on the right foot — an intermediate variation that deepens hip stability and spinal...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Low Lunge with Upward Stretch (Left Leg Forward) (Añjaneyāsana (left leg forward)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Low Lunge with Upward Stretch (Left Leg Forward) (Añjaneyāsana (left leg forward))

Low Lunge (left leg forward) opens the right hip flexors and builds overhead shoulder stability — a foundational kneeling pose for beginners...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Mountain Pose with Upward Stretch (Tāḍāsana (arms raised)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Mountain Pose with Upward Stretch (Tāḍāsana (arms raised))

Mountain Pose with Upward Stretch lifts the arms overhead from a grounded stance, lengthening the spine and side body while building shoulde...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Lord of the Dance Pose (Right) (Naṭarājāsana (right side)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Lord of the Dance Pose (Right) (Naṭarājāsana (right side))

An advanced standing backbend and balance: stand on the left foot, kick the right leg back and up, and reach forward with the opposite arm.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana)

Hare Pose (Śaśāṅkāsana) is a beginner kneeling forward fold that stretches the full length of the back and softens the hips.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Eagle Pose (Right) (Garuḍāsana (right side)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Eagle Pose (Right) (Garuḍāsana (right side))

Eagle Pose (Right) wraps the right leg over the left and right arm under the left into a spiraling balance that targets hips, shoulders, and...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Plow Pose (Halāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Plow Pose (Halāsana)

Plow Pose (Halāsana) is a supine inversion that stretches the hamstrings and upper back while building spinal and shoulder stability.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Child's Pose (Bālāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Child's Pose (Bālāsana)

Child's Pose (Bālāsana) is a beginner kneeling forward fold used to rest, lengthen the spine, and release the hips between stronger poses.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana)

Buddhist Stupa Pose (Stūpāsana) is a seated posture where joined hands rise overhead, forming a pyramid shape that builds spinal length and...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Bridge Pose on Elbows with Head Hanging (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (elbows, head hanging)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Bridge Pose on Elbows with Head Hanging (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana (elbows, head hanging))

An intermediate backbend using elbow support to lift and arch the thoracic spine while the head releases freely toward the floor.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read