Yoga for Fitness

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

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, a well-known backbend, will challenge you to lift and open your chest.

Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana 2 strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.

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

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

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

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

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

This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

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

Sometimes your practice is the end game—and that's perfect. But you can also use yoga to prep for other fitness activities. 

The secret to improving your practice? Don’t just hit the mat—hit the gym!

For one yoga teacher, trying something that felt like the complete opposite of her alignment-focused asana style turned out to transform her yoga practice—and her life.

Maintain your strength and flexibility with weight training to see improved benefits in your yoga classes.

Do you hear friends saying they're not fit enough for yoga? Here's how to convince them yoga is more than physical exercise.

Ever feel like it's just too tough to get to the studio/gym/track? It could be that you're not exercising according to your sign, or more specifically, your "element."

Tone your body and lift your spirit with these inspiring moves that blend the mindfulness of yoga with upbeat cardio. Use this 15-minute workout to show your mind, body, and soul how you really feel about them.

Movement in your body leads to movement in your life. Shrink Session founder Erin Stutland combines the mindfulness of yoga with heart-pumping cardio.

The Girls' star is a big fan of yoga and bodyweight exercises to tighten, strengthen, and lengthen her muscles.

Water-loving yogis play with balance, focus, and core strength by taking their practice offshore.

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

Dolphin Pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.

Salabhasana or Locust Pose effectively preps beginners for deeper backbends, strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms.

Need an energy boost? Urdhva Dhanurasana can help—and strengthen your arms, legs, abdomen, and spine in the process.