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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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These poses use or move through the neck as part of the overall posture. Start with a comfortable option and use each pose guide for modifications and safety notes.

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Camel Pose

IntermediateEnergising

Camel Pose is a kneeling backbend that asks for length through the front body as well as support…

Corpse Pose

BeginnerCalming

Corpse Pose is a quiet resting position done lying on your back. It gives your practice a clear…

Ear Pressure Pose

AdvancedCalming

Ear Pressure Pose is a compact inversion usually entered from Plow Pose, with the knees bending toward the…

Fish Pose

BeginnerNeutral

Fish Pose is a gentle reclining backbend that lifts the chest and asks the upper back to extend…

Headstand

AdvancedEnergising

Headstand is a full inversion that asks for shoulder support, trunk control and careful balance. It is usually…

Lion Pose

BeginnerEnergising

Lion Pose is a simple seated posture often practised from kneeling. It combines an upright spine, a broad…

Plow Pose

IntermediateCalming

Plow Pose is an inverted forward-fold shape where the legs move overhead while the shoulders and upper arms…

Rabbit Pose

BeginnerCalming

Rabbit Pose is a kneeling forward fold with a rounded spine. It can create a clear stretch across…

Reverse Corpse Pose

BeginnerCalming

Reverse Corpse Pose is a simple prone resting shape. It gives the front body a gentle opening while…

Scorpion Pose

AdvancedEnergising

Scorpion Pose is a demanding inversion and backbend that asks for strong shoulder support, clear balance and careful…

Shoulder Stand

AdvancedCalming

Shoulder Stand is a supported inversion where the body lifts vertically from the shoulders rather than balancing on…

Supported Fish Pose

BeginnerCalming

Supported Fish Pose is a quiet reclining backbend done over a block, bolster or folded blanket to open…

Thread the Needle Pose

BeginnerCalming

Thread the Needle is a gentle kneeling twist for the upper back and shoulders. It gives you a…

Tripod Headstand

AdvancedEnergising

Tripod Headstand is a compact inversion where the head and hands make a three-point base. It asks for…

Yogic Sleep Pose

AdvancedCalming

Yogic Sleep Pose is an advanced supine leg-behind-head posture that asks for very open hips and hamstrings, plus…