Arm Balance Conditioning Techniques in Preparation for Handstand In modern yoga circles, arm balances are a regular part of classes and so many student aspire to nail the handstand (Ardho Continue Reading
Side Crane (Crow) Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Bend your knees to a half-squat, thighs parallel to the floor. If your heels don’t rest comfortably on the floor, support them on Continue Reading
Scale Pose or Tolasana (toe-LAHS-anna) literally means “poising one’s self”; usually rendered as “balance” or “scale” Scale Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions To perform Scale Pose first perform Padmasana (Lotus Pose). Continue Reading
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II: Step-by-Step Instructions Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana, hands shoulder width apart. Step your left foot far forward, past the outside of your Continue Reading
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I: Step-by-Step Instructions Come into it from a standing position. First bend your knees as if to squat, then take your left knee Continue Reading
(my-yer-ahs-anna) mayura = peacock Peacock Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Kneel on the floor, knees wide, and sit on your heels. Lean forward and press your palms on the floor with Continue Reading
The full version of Vasisthasana, as taught by BKS Iyengar, with the top leg raised perpendicular to the floor, is beyond the capacity of most beginners. The pose described Continue Reading
Wild Thing: Step-by-Step Instructions Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog). Bring your weight into your right hand and roll onto the outer edge of your right foot like Continue Reading
Firefly Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Squat with your feet a little less than shoulder distance apart. Tilt your pelvis forward and bring your trunk between your legs. Keeping your trunk Continue Reading
Shoulder-Pressing Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Squat with your feet a little less than shoulder width apart, knees wide. Tilt your torso forward between your inner thighs. Then, keeping your torso Continue Reading
