Bharadvaja's Twist
Bharadvajasana I
Poses for Your Shoulders
Yoga poses like Dolphin and Half Frog open the shoulders, giving you more flexibility and allowing deeper backbends.
Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
Bow Pose
Dhanurasana
Camel Pose
Ustrasana
Cat Pose
Marjaryasana
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
Cow Pose
Bitilasana
Eagle Pose
Garudasana
Extended Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana
Feathered Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayurasana
Firefly Pose
Tittibhasana
Half Frog Pose
Ardha Bhekasana
Half Moon Pose
Ardha Chandrasana
Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
King Pigeon Pose
Kapotasana
Lord of the Dance Pose
Natarajasana
Marichi's Pose
Marichyasana III
Monkey Pose
Take a leap of faith into Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose, named for a figure in Hindu mythology who did just that. And when faith doesn't get you all the way there, practice will.
Noose Pose
Pasasana
Plow Pose
Halasana
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II
Eka Pada Koundinyanasana II
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