ARDHA CHANDRASANA (half moon pose) is a balancing pose, as well as a twist and hip opener. UTTHITA TRIKONASANA (triangle pose) is a good starting position to get into ARDHA CHANDRASANA (half moon pose). Place the hand of your top arm on your hip, look down and bend the front knee. Step the back foot …
UTTHITA TRIKONASANA (triangle pose) is a standing pose, strengthening and lengthening the leg muscles, which is also a hip opener, as well as a twist. Starting from TADASANA (mountain pose), take a big step back with your left foot so your two feet are about one leg’s length apart. Turn the back foot in at …
BHUJANGASANA (cobra pose) is a prone back bend, awakening the heart chakra. Starting from all fours, lower all the way down onto the mat and straighten your legs. Keeping your feet hip distance apart, point your toes and engage your leg muscles. Place the hands under the shoulders, spread the fingers wide and hug the …
VIRABHADRASANA A (warrior I pose) is a standing pose that is a good preparation for back bending. Starting from TADASANA (mountain pose), take a big step back with your left foot so your two feet are about one leg’s length apart. Turn the back foot in at a 60° angle and point the front foot …
VRKSASANA (tree pose) is a basic balancing pose and hip opener. Starting from Tadasana (mountain pose), find a spot in front of you that doesn’t move which you can fix your gaze on. Place your hands on your hips and shift the weight of your body to your right foot. Engage the muscles in the …
ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA (downward facing dog pose) is a basic arm support pose, inversion (heart higher from the ground than head), and resting pose. Starting on hands and knees, curl the toes under, move seat to heels and then lift the hips back and up until you make a triangle or A shape between your …
BALASANA (child’s pose) is a basic resting pose that can be practiced in between poses whenever you need a break, as well as a forward bend that promotes turning your awareness inward. Starting on hands and knees, move your hips back towards your heels and rest your forehead on the floor. The hips may reach …
