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Rotation Pose with Legs to the Right (Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana (right side)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Rotation Pose with Legs to the Right (Jāṭhara Parivartanāsana (right side))

A supine spinal twist with both knees dropping right — beginner-friendly and ideal at the end of practice to rotate the spine and stretch th...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Revolved Triangle Pose with Right Arm Behind Left Foot (Parivrtta Trikoṇāsana (right arm to left foot)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Revolved Triangle Pose with Right Arm Behind Left Foot (Parivrtta Trikoṇāsana (right arm to left foot))

A standing twist that pairs deep thoracic rotation with hamstring length — right hand outside the left foot, top arm reaching skyward.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Left Twist with Left Leg Bent (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Left Twist with Left Leg Bent (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side))

A seated spinal rotation with the left leg bent, Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side) builds thoracic mobility and hip flexibility at an interme...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra)

Knees, Chest and Chin Pose (Aṣṭāṅga Namaskāra) places eight body points on the mat, opening the chest and introducing gentle thoracic extens...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Intense Left Stretch with Hands Behind Back in Namaste (Pārśvottānāsana (left side, hands in namaste)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Intense Left Stretch with Hands Behind Back in Namaste (Pārśvottānāsana (left side, hands in namaste))

A standing forward bend over the left leg with palms in reverse prayer behind the back — building hamstring length, hip stability, and shoul...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana (hands on thighs)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana (hands on thighs))

Hero Pose with Hands on Thighs (Vīrāsana) is a beginner kneeling seat that stretches the quads and builds upright spinal posture for meditat...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Cow Face Pose (Left Leg and Right Arm Up) (Gomukhāsana (left leg, right arm up)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Cow Face Pose (Left Leg and Right Arm Up) (Gomukhāsana (left leg, right arm up))

A deep seated hip and shoulder opener, Gomukhāsana stacks the left knee over the right while the right arm clasps the left behind the back.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet (Uṣṭrāsana (palms on feet)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet (Uṣṭrāsana (palms on feet))

Camel Pose with Palms Set Against Feet is a kneeling backbend that opens the full front body — from thighs to chest — with both palms ground...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Half Cobra Pose (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Half Cobra Pose (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana)

Half Cobra (Ardha Bhujaṅgāsana) is a gentle prone backbend with forearms grounded — ideal for beginners building spinal strength and thoraci...

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

Diamond Pose (Vajrāsana) is an upright kneeling seat that stretches the quads and ankles while building the spinal alignment needed for medi...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read