Poses by Type

"Vinyasa" doesn't translate as fast and furious. See how it can help you move with skill into a seated pose.

A proven antidote to anxiety, yoga nidra has been adopted by veterans, recovering addicts, and average stressed-out people.

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

Seriously.

Your mind and senses pull inward when you experiment with tortoise-like patience in Kurmasana.

Quiet your mind to start hearing to the conversation happening in your body in Warrior I.

There's no doubt about it: Backbending can bring up all your "stuff." Embrace it, and you'll improve both your poses and your life.

Yes, a toned core is great for bikini season. But, when you learn to access the deepest muscles, you will get benefits that are more than skin deep.

We can't give you more PTO, but we can teach you how to cruise into Supta Baddha Konasana to recharge.

Twister, anyone? The pose that ties you up in knots also loosens up your mind, as you ride the wave of wobble.

Alignment is essential for the health of the knees. Unfortunately, practicing Triangle Pose too often without its counterpose can create an imbalance in the joint. Lean how to stay safe.

Gently open the chest-opening and backbending sequence.

Strengthen your lower back, free yourself from back pain in seated poses, and skillfully deepen your forward bends.

Free yourself from ordinary back pain by doing these 5 simple poses each day.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

Shoulderstand doesn't have to be misery. Properly aligned, it can even be joyful—and props can make it possible.

Learn the grounding and backbending actions of Fish Pose for focus, energy, and a mood boost.

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.

There are benefits to being upside down.

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

Use restorative yoga to combat seasonal affective disorder, a form of winter depression triggered by a lack of sunlight.

You’re not alone if slowing down leads to stressing out. Here’s what you need to know.

Take a spin in Bharadvaja's Twist to massage your abdominal organs and stretch your spine, shoulders, and hips.

There's a great divide among yoga teachers about the correct way to use the glutes in backbends. Get the backstory.

To enjoy all the benefits a forward bend has to offer, find just the right amount of rounding in your back.

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

Once you find balance in Half Moon Pose, radiate and extend in all directions to strengthen your legs, hips, and core.

The best preparation for a big backbend is a baby one. Locust Pose works the actions and strength needed for bigger bends.

Stick with challenging poses to build your muscles and your confidence.

Learning the fundamentals of this key yoga pose sets a strong foundation for the rest of your practice.

Keeping your hip points squared straight ahead may not always be best in twists.

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

Approach advanced backbends with skillful sequencing, working the key components, and you'll feel the benefits.

Prepare for inversions by strengthening your arms and core in Dolphin Pose.

Researchers have found that practicing restorative yoga regularly for only 10 weeks improved the outlook and energy level of breast cancer patients. The women who did a gentle yoga practice were also less likely to become depressed than the test...

Who couldn't use a simple breathing technique that works in seconds?

One of yoga's most versatile backbends, Bridge Pose can fire you up or cool you down depending on what you need.

You’re probably used to belly breathing, which is an excellent introduction to breath awareness for beginner yogis. Yet diaphragmatic rib cage breathing is a skill you’ll need if you really want to advance your practice. Here’s how to do it.

Align body, mind, and spirit with nature by practicing this seasonal sequence.

Frustrating as it can be, Parsvottanasana is key for increasing hamstring and shoulder flexibility. Learn how to work it.

Use your breath to open your chest and backbend mindfully into Upward-Facing Dog Pose.

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

Forget destination and let Upavistha Konasana take you on an inner journey. Here are your directions, enjoy the ride.

Trouble focusing? There's an asana for that. Parivrtta Trikonasana demands full mental focus for physical stability.

Discover the power of mudras (hand gestures) for cultivating inner peace, courage, and confidence.

…and get the maximum benefit from this hip opener.

Yogic breathwork can transform your performance and the experience of your favorite sport.

The perfect microcosm of yoga, Downward-Facing Dog Pose can change your entire practice—maybe even life.

Learn the fundamentals of how to safely come into Marichyasana III.

Don't let tight quadriceps keep you from one of yoga's most relaxing poses: Supta Virasana.

This side-reclining pose stretches the backs of the legs, the sides of the torso, and tones the belly.

When you practice Standing Splits focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstring, not how high you can lift your leg.

The following pranayama techniques will bring balance.

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

This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.

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.

"Four-Limbed Staff Pose" says it all. This pose becomes much easier when the rest of your body pitches in. Learn how to get the most out of this challenging pose.

Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana in Sanskrit, stretches the thighs and groins and opens the chest. It provides recovery post-workout, and boosts energy while consciously working to improve posture.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II allows you to stretch the entire front body and deep into the hip flexors to strengthen your back and improve posture.

Prasarita Padottanasana is not only the perfect prep for standing poses but for your cool-down, too.

This variation of High Lunge, sometimes called Crescent Pose, is a great preparation for the full version of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose).

Richard Rosen tells the story of Virabhadra and how you can use Warrior II to improve balance and build strength.

Find length in front body before forward folding in Ardha Uttanasana.

Urdhva Hastasana translates to "Raised Hands Pose," but it is also sometimes called Talasana, the Palm Tree Pose.

Counteract the effects of Modern-Day Sitting Syndrome by lengthening your hip flexors in High Lunge.

Rid yourself of insomnia with this calming pose sequence.

Forget crunche, have you met Urdhva Prasarita Padasana? It's a key yoga ab toner and back strengthener.

Practicing pranayama is essential if you hope to experience samadhi, yoga's true purpose.

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Give your feet just a little attention, and your whole body will feel better.

These simple poses will settle your nerves and erase stress. Try it in the comfort of your own home.

Use these breathing techniques to induce relaxation during your restorative yoga and meditation practice.

Learn the intricacies of the yoga pose, Headstand or Salamba Sirsasana

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Use self-care techniques based on Traditional Chinese medicine to maintain health and energy through the winter.

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.

Twisting Poses will help restore your spine's natural range of motion, cleanse your organs, and stimulate circulation.

Sometimes considered a preparation for pranayama, other times a formal practice in itself.