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High Boat Pose (Pūrṇa Nāvāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture High Boat Pose (Pūrṇa Nāvāsana)

High Boat Pose (Pūrṇa Nāvāsana) balances you on your sitting bones in a V-shape, building core strength and hip-flexor endurance.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Standing Forward Bend (Uttānāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Standing Forward Bend (Uttānāsana)

Uttānāsana folds the torso over straight legs to stretch the full back body. A foundational pose for beginners and a reset for all levels.

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

Cow Pose (Bitilāsana) is a beginner kneeling backbend that extends the spine, opens the chest, and warms the body in sync with the breath.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20263 min read
Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Koṇāsana) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Koṇāsana)

Baddha Koṇāsana brings the soles together to open the inner thighs and hips. A beginner-friendly seated pose that suits both active flows an...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Warrior Pose on Left Foot (Vīrabhadrāsana III (left support)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Warrior Pose on Left Foot (Vīrabhadrāsana III (left support))

Warrior III on the left foot builds single-leg stability, posterior-chain strength, and whole-body coordination as you balance on the left f...

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

Crane Pose (Bakāsana) is a foundational arm balance in which you support your body on bent arms with knees resting on the upper arms.

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20265 min read
Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) (Naṭarājāsana (left side)) — pillar item
Body, Mobility & Posture Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) (Naṭarājāsana (left side))

Lord of the Dance Pose (Left) is an advanced standing backbend balancing on the right foot while the left leg extends high behind you.

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

Cobra Pose (Bhujaṅgāsana) is a beginner backbend that lifts the chest using spinal strength, stretching the front body and building back-mus...

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

Bow Pose (Dhanurāsana) shapes the body into a backbend arc, stretching the front body and strengthening the entire spine. Intermediate level...

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

Plank Pose (Phalakāsana) builds full-body isometric strength and shoulder stability. A beginner arm balance that anchors Sun Salutations and...

Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read