Andrew McGonigle

You've heard again and again that it can. Science weighs in.

Also known as Half Lord of the Fishes, this twist often inspires thoughts of "I don't think so." Think again.

The standing pose is far more accessible than you might have been led to believe. (Also, who said it had to be done standing?!)

Not all of us have the flexibility or the balance to come into the traditional version of this pose. And that's perfectly okay.

There's more to it than it seems.

How to find the shape (and the benefits) of the pose without necessarily balancing on one leg.

Ever feel like it's challenging to find "correct" alignment in this common standing pose? Here's how to find your alignment.

Some poses simply don't work for those of us with knee trickiness. These workarounds help you find what does work.

Not everyone finds this resting pose restful. These tweaks on tradition help everyone experience comfort.

A familiar challenge to many of us, Down Dog doesn't have to take its traditional form. Here's how to create the same shape in ways that accommodate different needs.

Think you don't have balance? These variations of Vrksasana will allow you find a version that works for your body.

Trikonasana is, for many of us, a challenge if not a seeming impossibility. These variations will change that.

For many of us, Garudasana is as pretzel-y as our practice gets. Here's how to keep it real.

There's more than one way to challenge yourself as you practice this pose.

The traditional version of this "resting" pose isn't exactly restful for everyone. These alternatives help ensure you receive what you need from the shape.

There are two types of people in the world. These variations on the hip opener are for those of us who find the classic Pigeon Pose a little—or a lot—too intense.

There's another sort of balancing—not the kind you're thinking of—that happens in Virabhadrasana 3. Understanding it can make all the difference when you're practicing the pose.

Because there is so much more to yoga than conforming to a single shape.

Same basic shape. But varying levels of flexibility and balance required.

Yes, there's more than one way to approach this graceful backbend and balancing pose.