Ankle-to-Knee Pose
BeginnerCalming
Ankle-to-Knee Pose is a seated hip opener where the shins stack as comfortably as they can. It asks…
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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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glutes in yoga practice
These poses use or move through the glutes 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.…
Bridge Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Bridge Pose is a grounded backbend done on the floor. It strengthens the legs and glutes, asks the…
Chair Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Chair Pose is a strong standing bend that builds heat in the legs and asks the trunk to…
Cow Face Pose
IntermediateNeutral
Cow Face Pose combines a stacked-leg seat with an overhead and behind-the-back arm position. It can create a…
Deer Pose
BeginnerCalming
Deer Pose is a seated hip-opening shape with one shin in front and one leg folded behind. It…
Eagle Pose
IntermediateNeutral
Eagle Pose is a standing balance with the legs crossed and the arms wrapped. It asks for steady…
Extended Side Angle Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Extended Side Angle Pose builds a clear connection from the feet up through the legs, waist and top…
Figure Four Stretch
BeginnerCalming
Figure Four Stretch is a simple reclined hip opener that works into the outer hip and glute area…
Fire Log Pose
IntermediateCalming
Fire Log Pose is a seated outer-hip opener with the shins stacked one over the other. The work…
Flying Pigeon Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Flying Pigeon Pose is a demanding standing-to-arm-balance transition that combines a figure-four hip shape with a forward shift…
Goddess Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Goddess Pose is a wide-legged standing squat with the feet turned out and the knees bending over the…
Half Moon Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Half Moon Pose is a standing balance with one leg grounded and the other reaching long behind. It…
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…
Humble Warrior
IntermediateEnergising
Humble Warrior combines a Warrior I base with a bound shoulder opening and a forward fold over the…
Lizard Pose
IntermediateNeutral
Lizard Pose is a deep low lunge variation that opens the front of the hip on the back…
Locust Pose
BeginnerEnergising
Locust Pose is a prone backbend that strengthens the back body and teaches you to lift from length…
Low Lunge
BeginnerEnergising
Low Lunge is a simple kneeling lunge that opens the front of the back hip while asking the…
Mountain Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Mountain Pose is a simple standing shape that teaches how to organise your weight, legs, pelvis and spine…
Pigeon Pose
IntermediateCalming
Pigeon Pose is a deep hip-opening shape that asks for care in the front hip and knee. Done…
Reclining Eagle-Leg Twist
BeginnerCalming
Reclining Eagle-Leg Twist combines a wrapped-leg shape with a supine twist, creating a clear stretch through the outer…
Reclining Pigeon Pose
BeginnerCalming
Reclining Pigeon is a floor-based hip stretch that lets you work into the outer hip and glute area…