Arm Balance Yoga Poses

Here's how to take your arm balance even deeper into your body and your bandhas.

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.

A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

This challenging posture is so much more than just a cool shape.

Fire up your abs for this difficult asymmetrical arm balance, Eight-Angle Pose.

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.

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.

A compact arm balance, Crow Pose and Crane Pose tone the abs and the arms, strengthen in the core, and focus the mind.

A powerful arm and wrist strengthener, Side Plank takes its two-armed sibling to the next level, as an arm balance.

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

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

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

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

Here's how to set yourself up for success in this arm balance—a mashup of Side Plank and Compass Pose.

Want to fly? Fire up your core. Firefly pose is an arm balance pose that requires more core strength than arm strength.

Terrified of arm balances? Here are four reasons why you should be practicing them at home (pillows included).

These variations of Firefly can help you work up to the full expression of the pose—or just enjoy them on their own.

Learn which muscles activate as you hold Firefly Pose.

Build balance and strength to fly fearlessly in Eka Pada Galavasana.

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.

Nurture your love-hate relationship with Plank Pose. A beginner's best friend, it's the perfect precursor to more challenging arm balances.

Using a chair as a launch pad to toggle between Kurmasana and Tittibhasana is a great way to build mobility and challenge your balance. Ready to give it a try?

Strengthen your arms and shoulders, fire up your core, and bring levity to your practice as you move step by step into Tolasana.

Soar like a bird as you move step by step with Tias Little 
into Parsva Bakasana.

If you’ve mastered Bakasana and are ready to take your arm balance practice to the next level, try incorporating these Bakasana toe-taps into your routine.

Move step by step with power and balance into Ganda Bherundasana.

Strengthen your core and shoulders and develop better balance as you move step by step into Eka Pada Vasisthasana.

Fly high with open hips and a strong core as you move step by step into Eka Pada Galavasana.

Use Kathryn Budig's three-pose prep to wake up Parsva Bakasana's key players in your body and get geared up for takeoff.

Ever try a yoga pose and feel like your body just doesn’t make that shape? Erin Motz has three ideas to help you get your Flying Pigeon off the ground.

Struggling with arm balances? The secret lies in the hands and forearms. Learn how to support your weight throughout your inversion practice.

For serious arm balance inspiration, look no further than this video from Equinox's Dylan Werner. Expect stunning poses and breathtaking transitions. Plus, 5 tips to advance your practice.

If Lizard Pose and Eka Pada Koundinyasana had a Scorpion baby, it would be this weird new arm balance. Get ready for some serious snuggling and hamstring action.

We go inside yoga teacher Alexandria Crow's head to understand why straightening your arms is so key in so many poses.

To be courageous and really take flight, try approaching Crow Pose in a new way.

During the month of Halloween, it is only appropriate that we are talking about arm balances -- because for many yoga practitioners, they can seem scary!

Find length and stay centered to lift step by step into the One-Footed Pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I.

Learn to move from your midline, or central axis, in these three poses to prep for the One-Footed Pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I.

Yoga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos shares her instructions to achieve this foundational pose. Plus, reap the benefits and avoid these mistakes.

Here's how to use the strength of your core and inner thighs to lift into this arm balance.

Focus on deepening hip and shoulder flexibility to get ready for Tittibhasana.

Build up to Kasyapasana with these opening and balancing poses.

It requires a playful leap of faith—but once you are balancing in Crane Pose, you’ll feel a sense of lightness and joy.

Play with being fearless as you build balance and strength in Bakasana.

Let yourself be an expression of joy and beauty as you open your heart in Vasisthasana.

Baron Baptiste's practice will stoke your inner fire to infuse your whole being with strength and vitality.

Fire up your core strength as you fly into Tittibhasana.

Integrate all of the seemingly disparate parts that make up Visvamitrasana and soar into this incredible pose.

Twist to prepare for the challenging arm balance Parsva Bakasana.

Sick of sit-ups? Strengthen your abdominals and hip flexors with Lolasana.

Take a playful approach to building strength and flexibility in your torso with arm balances.

Bring a sense of adventure and engage your whole body to float like a firefly.

One poetic translation of Camatkarasana means "the ecstatic unfolding of the enraptured heart."

This dynamic sequence builds strength and calm from the inside out.

This arm balance relies more on precise positioning than on strength, making it more accessible for students beginning an arm balancing practice.

According to Hindu lore, the Peacock symbolizes immortality, love, and patience. Peacock Pose, called Mayurasana in Sanskrit, works to lovingly strengthen the core while stretching the palm side of the wrists.

Going upside down makes you stronger and more flexible. Plus it changes your perspective. Use this sequence to build a Forearm Balance and watch your body and mind transform.

Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II tones the belly and spine, strengthens the arms and wrists, and gives your self-confidence a big boost.

Eka Pada Koundinyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I has a lot going on—the twist, the legs going their separate ways, oh, and the arm balance. Master it.

Strengthen your wrists, arms, and abs, hanging in the balance of Tolasana.

This simple yet demanding pose builds courage, poise, and confidence to explore more challenging arm balances.