Bird of Paradise Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bird of Paradise is a strong standing balance built from a bound side-angle shape. It asks for steady…
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Choose an area to find poses that involve movement, mobility, strength or support there. A body-area label describes what a pose asks of that region. It does not mean the pose treats pain or a medical condition.
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These poses use or move through the ankles as part of the overall posture. Start with a comfortable option and use each pose guide for modifications and safety notes.
Bound Half Moon Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bound Half Moon Pose builds on Half Moon by adding a back-foot hold. It asks for balance, clear…
Bound Side Angle Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bound Side Angle Pose combines the legs of Side Angle with a shoulder bind around the front thigh.…
Chair Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Chair Pose is a strong standing bend that builds heat in the legs and asks the trunk to…
Dancer Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Dancer Pose is a standing balance with one foot held behind you as the chest lifts and the…
Eagle Pose
IntermediateNeutral
Eagle Pose is a standing balance with the legs crossed and the arms wrapped. It asks for steady…
Embryo Pose
AdvancedNeutral
Embryo Pose is a compact seated balance traditionally approached from Lotus, with the arms threaded through the legs…
Extended Side Angle Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Extended Side Angle Pose builds a clear connection from the feet up through the legs, waist and top…
Garland Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Garland Pose is a deep squat with the feet on the floor or slightly lifted on support. It…
Goddess Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Goddess Pose is a wide-legged standing squat with the feet turned out and the knees bending over the…
Half Lotus Pose
IntermediateCalming
Half Lotus Pose is a seated hip-opening posture with one foot placed high on the opposite thigh and…
Half Moon Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Half Moon Pose is a standing balance with one leg grounded and the other reaching long behind. It…
Hero Pose
BeginnerCalming
Hero Pose is a kneeling seat with the feet beside the hips rather than under them. It can…
High Lunge
BeginnerEnergising
High Lunge is a strong standing pose that builds heat through the legs while asking for balance, length…
Horse Stance
BeginnerEnergising
Horse Stance is a wide standing squat with the toes turned out and the knees bending over the…
Lotus Forward Fold
AdvancedCalming
Lotus Forward Fold is a deep seated shape done from Lotus Pose, with the legs in a strong…
Lotus Pose
AdvancedCalming
Lotus Pose is a traditional seated posture with each foot placed high on the opposite thigh. It asks…
Mountain Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Mountain Pose is a simple standing shape that teaches how to organise your weight, legs, pelvis and spine…
Noose Pose
AdvancedNeutral
Noose Pose is a deep squat with a twist and a bind. It asks for ankle and knee…
Palm Tree Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Palm Tree Pose is a simple standing stretch that reaches the arms overhead and lengthens the whole body…
Prayer Squat
BeginnerNeutral
Prayer Squat is a wide squat with the hands together at the chest. It can gently open the…
Reclining Hero Pose
IntermediateCalming
Reclining Hero Pose is a deep kneeling backbend done from Hero Pose, with the thighs lengthening strongly and…
Reverse Warrior
BeginnerEnergising
Reverse Warrior keeps the legs working as they do in Warrior II while adding a side bend and…
Revolved Chair Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Revolved Chair Pose combines a squat-like base with a steady spinal twist. It asks for leg work, balance…