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Person practising Half Lord of the Fishes Pose in a seated spinal twist with one foot crossed over the opposite leg.

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose is a seated spinal twist that combines an upright base, hip positioning and a steady turn through the torso. It is usually more comfortable when the twist stays tall rather than deep.

Half Gate Pose with one knee on the floor, the other leg extended to the side, and the top arm reaching overhead.

Half Gate Pose

Parighasana Preparation

Half Gate Pose is a simple kneeling side stretch with one leg extended out to the side. It gives you a clear way to explore the inner leg, side waist and ribcage without needing a deep range.

Person practising Half Camel Pose from the side, kneeling with one hand on the heel and chest lifted.

Half Camel Pose

Ardha Ustrasana

Half Camel is a kneeling backbend with one hand reaching to the heel and the other arm lifting or resting at the hip. It opens the front of the body without asking for the full depth or symmetry of Camel Pose.

Side view of Half Boat Pose with bent knees, torso reclined and shins lifted parallel to the floor.

Half Boat Pose

Ardha Navasana

Half Boat Pose is a compact core posture that asks you to balance on the back of the sitting bones while the legs and torso hover. The shape is less about lowering as far as possible and more about keeping the front body engaged without hard gripping in the neck or lower back.

Yogi balancing in Grasshopper Pose with one thigh hooked on the upper arm and the other leg extended to the side.

Grasshopper Pose

Parsva Bhuja Dandasana

Grasshopper Pose is an advanced twisting arm balance that combines a deep standing twist, hamstring length and strong support through the hands, shoulders and centre.

Person practising Goddess Pose in a wide stance with knees bent outward and torso upright

Goddess Pose

Utkata Konasana

Goddess Pose is a wide-legged standing squat with the feet turned out and the knees bending over the toes. It strengthens the legs, asks the hips to open in a workable range, and helps you practise staying upright while the lower body does more of the effort.

Person practising Gate Pose with one knee on the floor, one leg extended to the side, and the top arm reaching overhead.

Gate Pose

Parighasana

Gate Pose is a kneeling side bend with one leg extended to the side. It gives a clear stretch through the side body and inner leg while asking you to stay organised through the pelvis and ribs.

Person practising Gate Lunge Variation with one knee down, the other leg extended to the side, and the torso bending gently over the straight leg.

Gate Lunge Variation

Parighasana Variation

Gate Lunge Variation blends a kneeling lunge with the side-opening shape of Gate Pose. It gives you a clear stretch through the inner leg and side body while also asking for balance and steady support through the grounded knee.

Person practising Garland Pose in a deep squat with palms together and chest lifted.

Garland Pose

Malasana

Garland Pose is a deep squat with the feet on the floor or slightly lifted on support. It works into the hips, ankles and groins while asking the spine to stay long rather than collapsed.

Person practising Frog Pose on the floor with knees wide apart and forearms supported.

Frog Pose

Mandukasana Variation

Frog Pose is a deep floor-based hip opener that widens the knees and lengthens through the inner thighs. It can be useful for exploring hip mobility, but it needs patience and enough support under the knees, ankles and torso.