Big Toe Pose
BeginnerCalming
Big Toe Pose is a standing forward fold where the first two fingers hook around the big toes.…
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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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hamstrings in yoga practice
These poses use or move through the hamstrings as part of the overall posture. Start with a comfortable option and use each pose guide for modifications and safety notes.
Bird of Paradise Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bird of Paradise is a strong standing balance built from a bound side-angle shape. It asks for steady…
Boat Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Boat Pose builds a clear, compact kind of core strength while asking you to balance on the sitting…
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.…
Bound Triangle Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Bound Triangle Pose builds on Triangle by adding a bind around the front leg. It asks for steady…
Butterfly Forward Fold
BeginnerCalming
Butterfly Forward Fold is a seated forward bend with the soles of the feet together and the knees…
Compass Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Compass Pose is a deep seated shape that combines hamstring length, outer-hip mobility, side bending and spinal rotation.…
Downward-Facing Dog
BeginnerEnergising
Downward-Facing Dog is a whole-body pose that asks the hands to press, the hips to lift and the…
Dragon Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Dragon Pose is a low lunge variation that brings a stronger stretch into the front of the back…
Dragonfly Pose
IntermediateNeutral
Dragonfly Pose is a seated wide-leg variation that combines a side bend and forward angle. It asks for…
Ear Pressure Pose
AdvancedCalming
Ear Pressure Pose is a compact inversion usually entered from Plow Pose, with the knees bending toward the…
Elephant Trunk Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Elephant Trunk Pose is a compact seated balance where one leg comes high over the shoulder and the…
Firefly Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Firefly Pose is a strong arm balance with the legs reaching forward and the hips lifted from the…
Flying Splits Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Flying Splits Pose is a strong arm balance built from a twisted standing setup. It combines wrist and…
Gate Lunge Variation
BeginnerNeutral
Gate Lunge Variation blends a kneeling lunge with the side-opening shape of Gate Pose. It gives you a…
Gate Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Gate Pose is a kneeling side bend with one leg extended to the side. It gives a clear…
Grasshopper Pose
AdvancedEnergising
Grasshopper Pose is an advanced twisting arm balance that combines a deep standing twist, hamstring length and strong…
Half Gate Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Half Gate Pose is a simple kneeling side stretch with one leg extended out to the side. It…
Half Moon Pose
IntermediateEnergising
Half Moon Pose is a standing balance with one leg grounded and the other reaching long behind. It…
Half Splits Pose
BeginnerNeutral
Half Splits is a kneeling hamstring stretch with one leg extended forward and the hips moving back. It…
Half Standing Forward Fold
BeginnerNeutral
Half Standing Forward Fold is a lifted version of a forward fold where the spine lengthens forward instead…
Hands Under Feet Pose
IntermediateCalming
Hands Under Feet Pose is a standing forward fold where the palms slide under the soles of the…
Happy Baby Pose
BeginnerCalming
Happy Baby Pose is a gentle supine hip opener that lets the lower back settle into the floor…