Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana)

Scorpion Pose, Vrischikasana, (vrchik-SHAH-sah-nah.) vrschika (scorpion) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Forearm Balance, Vrschikasana, Ganda Bherundasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Inversions Difficulty: Advanced This pose is only for the advanced yogi – it combines a challenging arm balance with a deep back bend. Scorpion Pose Fundamentals Scorpion Pose is an advanced arm balance and … Read more

Flying Crow Pose (Eka Pada Galavasana)

Flying Crow Pose, Sanskrit: Eka Pada Galavasana, (eh-kah pah-dah gah-lah-VAHS-anna) eka (one) + pada (foot) + Galava (name of a sage)+ asana (pose) Also Known as: Flying Crow Pose, Flying Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Bakasana, One-Legged Crow Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Inversion Difficulty: Advanced Add a new challenge to your arm balance practice with … Read more

Eight Angle Pose (Astavakrasana)

Eight Angle Pose, Astavakrasana, (ahsh-tah-vah-krah-suh-nuh) asta (eight) + vakra (curved) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Ashtavakrasana Pose Type: Stretching, Strengthening, Balancing, Twisting, Seated Difficulty: Advanced This challenging arm balance is a celebration of your commitment to your practice Eight Angle Pose Fundamentals Eight Angle Pose is a great introduction to arm balancing poses. Although … Read more

Deer Pose (Mrigasana)

Deer Pose, Mrigasana Mriga (deer) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Yin Yoga Deer Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Restorative, Seated Difficulty: Beginner Find a gentle release in your hips with the asana inspired by the loveliest forest creature. Deer Pose Fundamentals Dear yogis, meet Deer Pose – a perfect restorative moment in the harshness and … Read more

Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana)

Half Frog Pose, Ardha Bhekasana, (aar-dhah bhe-kaa-suh-nuh) ardha (half) + bheka (frog) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Eka Pada Bhekasana Pose Type: Stretching, Backbend Difficulty: Beginner Invite a deep stretch into your quads and build a strong spine with Half Frog Pose Half Frog Pose Fundamentals Half Frog Pose is a supine backbend and … Read more