Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose
(OORD-vah don-your-AHS-anna) urdhva = upward dhanu = bow Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Lie supine on the floor. Bend your knees and set your feet on the floor, heels as close to...
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(sah-LOM-bah shear-SHAHS-anna) salamba = with support (sa = with alamba = support) sirsa = head Supported Headstand: Step-by-Step Instructions Use a folded blanket or sticky mat to pad your head and...
View ArticleHandstand
Like its inverted cousins such as Forearm Balance and Headstand, a major obstacle to Handstand is a natural fear of falling. So the basic pose will be described with the heels supported against a wall....
View ArticleFeathered Peacock Pose
(pin-cha my-your-AHS-anna) pinca = feather mayura = peacock Feathered Peacock Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Perform a modified Adho Muhka Svanasana at your yoga wall, with your palms and forearms on...
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King Pigeon Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Kneel upright, with your knees slightly narrower than hip width apart and your hips, shoulders, and head stacked directly above your knees. With your hands,...
View ArticleUpward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Begin by preparing as you would for Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose). Lie on your back, feet on the floor, heels under the knees, and...
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