Poses

Kidneys

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  Sphinx Pose

  Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.

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  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

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  Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)

  Standing on your head in proper alignment calms the brain and strengthens the body.

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  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

  Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.

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  Purvottanasana (Upward Plank Pose)

  Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.

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  Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

  The pose as described here is technically known as Prasarita Padottanasana I.

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  Dandasana (Staff Pose)

  It might look easy, but there's more to Staff Pose than meets the eye.

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  Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (Standing Split)

  When you practice Standing Splits focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstring, not how high you can lift your leg.

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  Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)

  This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.

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  Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose )

  Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.

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  Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)

  Upward-Facing Dog will challenge you to lift and open your chest.