Floor Poses — Backbends
Bhujangasana — Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana (cobra) opens the chest and strengthens the back in a gentle, accessible backbend ideal for beginners.
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Supine
Articles tagged "Supine"
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Dhanurasana — Bow Pose
Dhanurasana (bow) opens the entire front body in a deep backbend by catching the ankles behind the back.
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Salabhasana — Locust Pose
Salabhasana (locust) strengthens the entire posterior chain by simultaneously lifting chest, arms and legs off the floor.
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Setu Bandhasana — Bridge Pose
Setu Bandhasana (bridge) opens the chest and strengthens the glutes in an accessible supine backbend.
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Floor Poses — Backbends
Urdhva Dhanurasana — Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana (wheel) is yoga's maximal backbend, lifting the entire body into a full arch, releasing powerful energy.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Balasana — Child's Pose
Balasana (child's pose) is yoga's quintessential resting pose, gently stretching the back and hips while deeply calming the nervous system.
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Restorative Poses
Apanasana — Knees-to-Chest Pose
Apanasana (knees to chest) releases the lower back and massages abdominal organs in a soothing rocking motion.
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Restorative Poses
Savasana — Corpse Pose
Savasana (corpse) is the essential final relaxation pose in every practice, allowing integration of benefits and deep release of body and mind.
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Restorative Poses
Supta Baddha Konasana — Reclined Butterfly
Supta Baddha Konasana (reclined butterfly) opens hips and groin in a resting position, offering deep pelvic and abdominal relaxation.
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Restorative Poses
Viparita Karani — Legs Up the Wall
Viparita Karani (legs up the wall) is a gentle restorative inversion that promotes venous return, calms the nervous system and relieves tired legs.
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Floor Poses — Twists
Supta Matsyendrasana — Supine Spinal Twist
Supta Matsyendrasana (supine twist) releases the lower back and offers a gentle, restorative twist lying on the back.
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