Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Traditional Arm Placement, Biomechanics, and Variations
In its traditional and foundational expression, Mountain Pose (Tadasana) features the arms down by the sides of the body, with palms facing the thighs...
By Hart
Category: Yoga Poses
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Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose): Guide, Benefits, and Preparatory Poses
Achieving Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) requires significant flexibility in the hamstrings, hips, and spine, and involves a progressive, step-by-step appr...
By Hart
Janushirasana: Head-to-Knee Pose, Benefits, Instructions, and Modifications
Janushirasana, or Head-to-Knee Pose, is a fundamental seated yoga asana involving a deep forward fold over one extended leg, primarily stretching the ...
By Jordan
Urdhva Padmasana: Benefits, Prerequisites, and Step-by-Step Guide
Urdhva Padmasana, or Upward Lotus Pose, is an advanced inverted yoga posture that combines a shoulder stand with the deep hip-opening of Padmasana, re...
By Jordan
Child's Pose (Balasana): Step-by-Step Instructions, Benefits, and Modifications
Child's Pose involves kneeling, folding forward from the hips with your torso resting on or between your thighs, and your forehead on the mat, offerin...
By Alex
Virasana (Hero's Pose): Understanding, Benefits, Practice, and Modifications
Virasana, or Hero's Pose, is a foundational seated yoga posture that deeply stretches the quadriceps, ankles, and feet while promoting spinal alignmen...
By Jordan
Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana): How to Do It, Benefits, and Modifications
The Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) is executed by lunging into one leg while extending the torso and opposite arm to create a long line from...
By Alex
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): Step-by-Step Guide, Benefits, and Safety Precautions
Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) is performed by lifting the legs and torso upright, supported by the shoulders and upper arms with hands on the lower ba...
By Alex
Wild Thing Yoga Pose: Understanding, Benefits, and Step-by-Step Guide
The Wild Thing (Camatkarasana) yoga pose is a heart-opening backbend typically entered from Downward-Facing Dog by lifting one leg, opening the hip, s...
By Hart
