Pose of the Week Guide: Handstand Pose

Pose of the Week Guide: Handstand Pose

Oh the elusive handstand! Many people make this pose a goal for themselves, believing it to be the pinnacle of yogi strength. But it’s not just body strength required to master this pose, as your mind and the fear of falling is a big obstacle in getting into adho...
Pose of the Week Guide: Monkey Pose

Pose of the Week Guide: Monkey Pose

Monkey pose, hanumanasana, is an intimidating pose as most people will immediately say that they can’t do the splits. This pose is easily modifiable, and a great pose to set as a long term goal for your personal practice. Make sure you are properly warmed up before...
Pose of the Week Guide: Frog Pose

Pose of the Week Guide: Frog Pose

One of the most hated and most loved deep stretch poses is frog pose, mandukasana. This intensive hip stretch is a great way to end a practice after your body is warmed up and ready for a stretch as deep as this.  Benefits:  Opens the hips, groin, and inner thighs....
Pose of the Week Guide: Wide-angle seated forward fold

Pose of the Week Guide: Wide-angle seated forward fold

Wide-angle seated forward fold–whatever you decide to call it, Upavistha Konasana is an intimidating pose! Our quick guide will help you practice until you can master this pose. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t nail it on the first try–stretches like this...