Annie Carpenter

Strength is the secret to a safe backbend. Learn how to activate your abs for support in Cobra Pose.

Learn how to hug your torso and thighs together and lengthen upward to find balance in this challenging pose.

Wish you could jump inside the mind of a master teacher as she designs a sequence? Here, this teacher’s teacher gives us a look at how she created a SmartFLOW sequence to help you keep your hips free and your spine healthy—both on and off the mat.

Understanding how you move your body using the three anatomical planes can help you get stronger, prevent injuries, and feel more balanced and grounded.

Find energetic and physical balance 
as you deepen your twist and move 
step by step into Noose Pose (Pasasana).

Ground your legs and open your shoulders and chest to prepare you for Rope Pose.

Modify Parivrtta Utkatasana, Revolved Chair Pose, if needed to find safe alignment for your body.

Strengthen and ground your legs and hips, bring length and lightness to your spine and expand your chest in revolved chair pose.

Before you try any inversion for the first time, prepare your body and practice proper alignment to prevent injury and to reap the benefits.

This Master Class works toward the final step of Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose. Let the ebb and flow of your breath help you find your way into this challenging forward bend.

Look within and listen to your body's cues to find your path to Lotus Pose.

Use this yoga sequence to soar into Standing Splits with ease.

Learn to embrace the opposing actions of Virabhadrasana I.

Build the power and foundation you need to transition between poses.

For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.

Find balance between strength and flexibility in Adho Mukha Svanasana.

Learn to approach your edge with ease in Baddha Konasana.

No one ever increased flexibility by flopping. Learn to fold with awareness into Prasarita Padottanasana.

Hips don't lie, and Tree Pose lets them sing their truth. Work withing your body's limitations for steadiness.

Not many yogis call Utkatasana their fave, but putting in the work on the regular will reap real results.

Gently open the chest-opening and backbending sequence.