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Prepare for inversions by strengthening your arms and core in Dolphin Pose.

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Open Your Heart

Stabilize your lower back in Up Dog to create an even arc along your whole spine.

Your Best Breath

Learning the basics of diaphragmatic breathing can improve your practice and leave you with a sense of calm and ease.

Parsvottanasana is a tremendous shoulder opener that challenges you to keep your chest open even as the arm position can make this very difficult. To get the most out of the pose, however, that is exactly what you want to do.

Bridge Party

Build a Bridge and enjoy the many opening and strengthening benefits this pose offers.

Fish Tale

For seated twists like Ardha Matsyendrasana, learn to lengthen your spine before you twist.

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