Basics Column

Get Down Dog

By Jason Crandell

Arms reaching, hips lifting, spine stretching: Downward Dog creates a symphony of sweet sensations all through your body.

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Basics Column Features

Fish Tale

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

Bottoms Up

Firm your back body to lift into Purvottanasana.

Arch Support

To feel the exhilarating arch of the back in Camel, you must create a strong foundation in your lower body.

Building Your Bridge to the Self

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana is often translated as Bridge Pose, but setu also means "dam," which can refer to obstacles we face on the mat.

Posture Perfecter

Take aim at rounded shoulders with Dhanurasana.

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