Yoga Poses

When was the last time you gave thanks for your ability to move through your yoga practice?

No props, no problem! All you need for this calming Yin Yoga sequence is yourself and a desire to come to your practice.

The prop you never even knew you needed can transform how you (and your students) find alignment.

Yes, it is possible to get rid of that (super) annoying bloating.

It's time to find your center. This practice for the full moon brings you back to your truest source of strength and stability—you.

A seated posture, Dandasana will open your chest and prep you for the rest of your practice.

A classic backbend, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana builds strength in your shoulders, core, and legs.

Are you ready to get upside down? Adho Mukha Vrksasana boost your energy—and confidence.

Pincha Mayurasana tones your arms and shoulders, and is a good pose to balance in before practicing an unsupported Handstand.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana boosts energy and confidence, and can literally give you a new perspective on life.

Halasana is an inversion that will offer you new perspectives on your practice.

Marichyasana III, a seated twist, helps with spine mobility and strengthening your back muscles.

Janu Sirsasana is appropriate for all levels and stretches your entire back body, from your heel to your head.

Prasarita Padottanasana, a forward bend, offers relief to your chest, legs and head.

Work consciously to ground through your hands and feet in Parsvottanasana to encourage balance and body awareness—and help inspire confidence.

In Virabhadrasana III, you'll work on stretching, strengthening, and stabilizing your legs and core.

A standing posture centered around balance, Virabhadrasana III will strengthen your legs, ankles, and core.

Standing on your head in Salamba Sirsasana strengthens the whole body and calms the brain.

Salamba Sirsasana lets you experiment with unfamiliar perspectives, test your strength, and address your fears.

One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.

Just as it’s essential for archers to know how to string their bows, it’s important for yogis to learn how to properly engage their bodies in Bow Pose.

When's the last time you reminded yourself that you can do difficult things?

Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.

Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.

Chaturanga Dandasana is not merely a push-up. This pivotal yoga pose is instrumental—so it's important to practice it properly.

Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

If you're notoriously bad at relaxing, these calming poses will help you release *everything.*

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.

Utkatasana powerfully strengthens the muscles of the arms and legs, but it also stimulates the diaphragm and heart.

No more awkwardly waiting in Child's Pose while everyone else in class makes their way through warmups.

Start aiming for par with these poses.

Utthita Trikonasana is a classic standing pose with a reach and rootedness that stretches and strengthens the whole body.

Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

The Danish word describes a feeling of soothing comfort. And who doesn't want more of that in their practice?

Tap into your inner fire to find the balance, flexibility, and playfulness needed for this challenging posture.

The steadiness you'll gain in this practice will connect you to all aspects of your core—beyond just your muscles.

Release your tension and relax with these grounding practices.

In this 13-minute practice, you'll connect with your breath—and open your upper body.

Your body will thank you.

Here come the deep sighs.

Goodbye, stress. Hello, peace.

Reach! Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Utthita Parsvakonasana.

Find length in your side body, from your heel to your fingertips with Extended Side Angle Pose.

This is the prop you didn't know you needed.

Use props, blocks, and a little creativity to brave some of yoga's most fearsome yoga asanas.

Suddenly, your practice just became a lot stronger (literally).

Bump up your energy (and confidence!) by bending back into Camel Pose. Ustrasana counteracts slouching and relieves lower back pain with a generous, heart-opening stretch.

The hair might steal the show in this scroll-stopping posture, but hidden underneath is the demanding—and rewarding—One-Armed Handstand.

Virabhadrasana 1 is a foundational yoga pose that balances flexibility and strength in true warrior fashion.

An arm balance targeting full-body strength, Purvottanasana is the ideal counterpose to the countless Chaturangas you've done in your lifetime.

Want to get into yoga, but don’t know where to start? These foundational poses will set the stage for your evolving practice.

Take a break. Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.

Ever feel as airy and unstable as leaves swirling in the wind? That's your vata dosha out of balance. This slow yoga practice will help settle your energy and bring you back to calm.

We promise you'll feel the burn.

Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose, or Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, offers a deep, vivid stretch to the side body paired with loving and heart-opening movement.

An intense side stretch, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana allows you to experience the connection between your breath and movement through subtle (and intentional) adjustments.

We've seen an explosion of memes about Child's Pose over the last year and a half. Coincidence? We think not.

Sarah Clark explains and offers poses to help you stop grasping—and start accepting.

Are certain poses a pain in your… wrist? Try these alternative asanas.

It takes more than a pedicure to truly care for your feet. Here’s how to find more stability in yoga—and in life—by giving your feet some TLC.

Boat Pose, or Paripurna Navasana, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone to build mental and physical focus, inspiring a full-body awareness.

Yes, Paripurna Navasana builds core strength, but it will also take you on an inward journey from the periphery of your body to the core of your being.

As a twisting pose, Parivrtta Trikonasana focuses on full-body flexibility and strength.

As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.

We know you'll try anything to get through your period. Add these practices to the list.

Take care of your reproductive organs with this practice.

One of the most basic yoga poses can remind you that handling the stress and anxiety of everyday life doesn't have to require effort.

Savasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.

It seems so simple as to hardly be a pose. But this basic posture contains the secrets of how to hold yourself in countless other poses.

Learn how to properly stretch your hamstrings, hips, and side body in other poses before you try this demanding (yet totally doable) pose.

All the poses, transitions, and anatomy know-how you need for your most successful attempt yet—whether you're taking class or teaching it.

If you still cross your legs when you sneeze or situate your mat at the back of class "just in case," you can do more than just Kegels to recover.

You’re not the only one to quietly curse when the teacher cues this pose. Here’s how to strengthen your body so you no longer dread Navasana. We swear.

And yes, tons of planks are included.

Working on arm balances? This quick practice is for you.

Build the forearm strength you need for Salamba Sirsasana in this practice.

Being upside down can shift how we view the world—literally and figuratively.

Nervous about twisting? The movement can actually benefit your spine and back. Here's why.

We’re conditioned to think that aging slows us down, but my experience shows that we might just be revving up for the best years of our lives.