Yoga Twists Twists are the main focus of this Sequence. It will be a great for helping to improve the health of your back. A wide variety of yoga poses require access to spinal rotation. Yoga twists from standing, seated and reclining positions are all included here. The benefits of practicing yoga twists. Poses like this will help you to …

Pranayama Body, mind and breath. This sequence features restorative yoga and pranayama (breath control). Benefits of Pranayama (Breath Control) It will help you to restore strength, health and well being. The sequence includes supported poses, therapeutic poses and reclining chest opening poses to help promote relaxation and combat stress. It also features poses that facilitate breath awareness and lead in …

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose) Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward facing dog pose) is a great pose for lifting energy and preparing your body for a session of backbends. It is commonly practiced in conjunction with other backbending asanas. It can however be helpful to sometimes explore this pose and its many variations in isolation, as the sole focus …

Virabhadrasana 3 This sequence features a tutorial style exploration of virabhadrasana 3. The entire sequence is designed around building your understanding of this key standing pose. Explore Key Actions and Techniques: In addition to exploring the fundamentals the class also includes related variations that help to isolate key actions and techniques. Breaking the pose down in this way can help …

Yoga Poses for Abdominal Strength Improving your abdominal strength can contribute towards correcting poor postural habits. This can help you feel stronger, more energetic and confident. Including yoga poses for abdominal strength in your yoga practice can help to fast track postural improvement. The abdominal muscles help to support your spine and improve its ability to lift against the effect …

Pincha Mayurasana This sequence takes an in-depth look at pincha mayurasana (forearm balance). It begins with preparatory variations that strengthen and introduce key concepts. It then explores more advanced methods of refining the full inversion. Eventually it looks at techniques that will help you to free balance in the pose. Forearm balance can build shoulder mobility and strength. Pincha mayurasana …

What are the benefits of arm balances? Arm balances are great yoga poses for strengthening your whole body. As the name implies this group of poses will target your arms and wrists. However, in addition to this, your abdominal muscles, legs and most of the other main muscle groups in your body will also be challenged and strengthened. Learn how …

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) This sequence features the backbend bhujangasana (cobra pose). This backbend is great for lifting energy levels and opening your chest. Unfortunately it is also a pose that can be potentially problematic if you are practicing with lower back problems. For many people the action of forcibly straightening your arms whilst in the pose can make the lumbar …

Your Comprehensive Guide to Learning Handstand Learning how to independently kick up into Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) can feel like a significant milestone in your yoga practice. It represents progress and growth, but for some, it can also be a daunting roadblock that seems insurmountable despite dedicated efforts. While a yoga studio provides assistance, practicing at home cultivates autonomy and …