Bound Half Moon Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bound Half Moon Pose builds on Half Moon by adding a back-foot hold. It asks for balance, clear…
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Explore Yoga Poses by Body Area
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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full-body in yoga practice
These poses use or move through the full-body as part of the overall posture. Start with a comfortable option and use each pose guide for modifications and safety notes.
Corpse Pose
BeginnerCalming
Corpse Pose is a quiet resting position done lying on your back. It gives your practice a clear…
Crane Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Crane Pose is a compact arm balance that asks for rounded upper back strength, deep hip flexion and…
Downward-Facing Dog
BeginnerEnergising
Downward-Facing Dog is a whole-body pose that asks the hands to press, the hips to lift and the…
Fallen Triangle Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Fallen Triangle is a twisting balance with one hand on the floor, one foot grounded and the other…
Forearm Balance Preparation
AdvancedEnergising
Forearm Balance Preparation builds the shape and control for Pincha without asking for a full free balance. It…
Forearm Plank
IntermediateEnergising
Forearm Plank is a strong, straightforward shape that builds organised support through the shoulders, belly, hips and legs.…
Forearm Stand
AdvancedEnergising
Forearm Stand is a strong inversion that asks for shoulder stability, upper-back lift and careful balance over the…
Handstand
AdvancedEnergising
Handstand is a strong, balance-heavy inversion that asks for organised shoulders, active hands and a steady centre. For…
Headstand
AdvancedEnergising
Headstand is a full inversion that asks for shoulder support, trunk control and careful balance. It is usually…
Peacock Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Peacock Pose is a demanding arm balance where the elbows press into the abdomen while the body tips…
Plank Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Plank Pose is a straight-arm strength pose that teaches you how to organise the whole body together. It…
Scorpion Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Scorpion Pose is a demanding inversion and backbend that asks for strong shoulder support, clear balance and careful…
Side Plank
IntermediateEnergising
Side Plank is a one-arm balancing pose that builds shoulder stability, side-body strength and clear whole-body organisation. It…
Tripod Headstand
AdvancedEnergising
Tripod Headstand is a compact inversion where the head and hands make a three-point base. It asks for…
Warrior III
IntermediateEnergising
Warrior III is a standing balance where the body reaches into one long line from heel to head.…
Wheel Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Wheel Pose is a strong full backbend done from the floor. It asks for shoulder opening, leg drive,…