Poses

Upper Back

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  Eka Pada Koundiyanasana II (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II)

  Tones the belly and spine, strengthens the arms and wrists, and gives your self-confidence a big boost.

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  Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane Pose)

  The key to Parsva Bakasana is twisting enough to place the outer edge of one upper arm far around the outside of the opposite thigh.

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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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  Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)

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

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  Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)

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

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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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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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  Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)

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

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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.