Looking to add some yoga poses to your repertoire? Here you will find everything you need to get started, from the basics to more advanced moves.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristina Hazelbaker (@kristina.hazelbaker) on Mar 8, 2019 at 9:42am PST seated forward fold – set up Sit down with legs extended out in front of you Flex your feet with toes pointed toward the ceiling and engage legs Lift through the sternum as the heads of…
Puppy pose (aka anahatasana or melting heart pose) is a juicy upper-back and shoulder opener that requires little-to-no exertion. And probably one of my top-five favorite poses! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Jo (@meganjogoes) on Jun 3, 2019 at 8:24am PDT puppy pose – set up View this post on…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbora (@b.yogamuffin) on Nov 5, 2018 at 3:02am PST bound angle pose – set up View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? (@davidrobsonyoga) on Jan 13, 2019 at 6:29am PST bound angle – working within the pose upper body View this…
supine twist – set up Lay down on your back Take your arms into a ‘T’ or into a cactus/goal post shape Bend your knees so that they are stacked directly over your hips and your shins are parallel to the floor Drop both knees to the right as your neck and gaze turn to…
Extended side angle (utthita parsvakonasana in Sanskrit) is a yoga pose that creates a tremendous stretch in the side body and engages many essential muscle groups. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jade Laurenza (@the_migrant_yogi) on May 25, 2019 at 5:44am PDT extended side angle – set up From downward facing dog,…
I’m not going to lie. This pose is one of my least favorites. But chair pose (utkatasana in Sanskrit) is an integral part of Sun Salutation B (Surya Namaskar B), as well as a great foundational pose to build strength and stamina. getting into chair pose (utkatasana) View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Side plank (Vasisthasana) is an arm & wrist strengthener that is a great introduction to more advanced arm balances. getting into the pose View this post on Instagram A post shared by … ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ???? (@in.ecstatic.motion) on Jul 22, 2017 at 10:25pm PDT working within the pose upper body View this post on…
Bridge pose (setu bandhasana or sometimes referred to as setu bandha sarvangasana) is classified as a traction backbend, pressing the front of the body up against gravity to create the bend in the spine. The muscles of the front of the body are engaged. Bridge pose is a good precursor and warm up to full…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by ???? TAWANYA ???? (@th33besticanbe) on Apr 7, 2019 at 3:17am PDT Ahh, the splits. I had always been disappointed in my inability to do the splits (hanumanasana in Sanskrit), especially after taking a whopping FOUR gymnastics classes as a kid. ???????? When I first started yoga…
Ahh, yes. Abs. The bane of every yoga students existence (well, the majority I’ll say). Love it or hate it, boat pose (paripurna navasana in Sanskrit) is a great pose to strengthen the hip flexors and abdominals, as well as challenge your balance. Getting into the Boat Pose Sit on the floor with your feet…