Arm Balance Yoga Poses
Move past fear, build better balance, and strengthen your body with arm balance yoga poses like Crow Pose, Firefly Pose, Eight Angle Pose, and more.
Latest in Arm Balance Yoga Poses
So You Know Bakasana. Here Are 3 Ways to Make It Even Stronger
Here's how to take your arm balance even deeper into your body and your bandhas.
Everything You Need to Know to Come Into Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Hiro Landazuri explains how to prep physically (as well as psychologically) for this challenging arm balance. Spoiler Alert: You're more ready than you think.
Forearm Plank | Dolphin Plank Pose
A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.
How to Do Eight-Angle Pose (Correctly)
This challenging posture is so much more than just a cool shape.
Eight-Angle Pose
Fire up your abs for this difficult asymmetrical arm balance, Eight-Angle Pose.
You Might Be Approaching Counter Poses All Wrong. Here’s Another Way
You know what happens to a paper clip when you bend it back and forth too many times? Stop doing the same thing to your body.
Side Crow Pose | 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.
Crow Pose | Crane Pose
A compact arm balance, Crow Pose and Crane Pose tone the abs and the arms, strengthen in the core, and focus the mind.
Side Plank Pose
A powerful arm and wrist strengthener, Side Plank takes its two-armed sibling to the next level, as an arm balance.
Four-Limbed Staff Pose | Chaturanga Dandasana
Chaturanga Dandasana is not merely a push-up. This pivotal yoga pose is instrumental—so it's important to practice it properly.
Ready to Fly in Firefly? This Sequence Is the Perfect Prep
Tap into your inner fire to find the balance, flexibility, and playfulness needed for this challenging posture.
“Hairstand” Is the Latest Viral Yoga Challenge. Here’s How to Do It Safely
The hair might steal the show in this scroll-stopping posture, but hidden underneath is the demanding—and rewarding—One-Armed Handstand.
Fire Up Your Arm Muscles in Just 10 Minutes
Working on arm balances? This quick practice is for you.
Yes, You Can Come Into Visvamitrasana
Here's how to set yourself up for success in this arm balance—a mashup of Side Plank and Compass Pose.
Firefly Pose
Want to fly? Fire up your core. Firefly pose is an arm balance pose that requires more core strength than arm strength.
Overcoming Your Fear of Face-Planting Might Be Easier Than You Think
Terrified of arm balances? Here are four reasons why you should be practicing them at home (pillows included).
Firefly: 3 Creative Variations to Help You Take Flight
These variations of Firefly can help you work up to the full expression of the pose—or just enjoy them on their own.
Your Body in Firefly | Tittibhasana Anatomy
Learn which muscles activate as you hold Firefly Pose.
Prepare for Takeoff! How to Build Up to Flying Pigeon Pose
Build balance and strength to fly fearlessly in Eka Pada Galavasana.
Want to Fly in Eka Pada Koundinyasana II? Try This Smart Prop Practice
From Hurdler’s Pose to Albatross to Flying Splits to Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II—no matter what you call it, these prop variations of Eka Pada Koundinyasana II show there's no one way to do this posture.