FlexibilityBeginnerYoga
Paschimottanasana — Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend) deeply stretches the entire posterior chain from back to calves, calming the mind and fostering introspection.
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Floor Poses — Forward Bends
Forward bend floor poses to stretch the posterior chain, calm the nervous system and develop hip and hamstring flexibility.
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FlexibilityBeginnerYoga
Janu Sirsasana — Head-to-Knee Pose
Janu Sirsasana (head-to-knee) asymmetrically stretches the hamstrings and side body, offering an accessible forward bend with gentle rotation.
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Baddha Konasana — Butterfly Pose
Baddha Konasana (butterfly) deeply opens the hips and groin by bringing soles of feet together, an essential pose for pelvic flexibility.
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FlexibilityBeginnerStrength
Adho Mukha Svanasana — Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward-facing dog) is the most practiced yoga pose, stretching hamstrings, calves and back while strengthening the arms.
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FlexibilityIntermediateYoga
Upavistha Konasana — Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Upavistha Konasana (wide-angle seated forward bend) deeply stretches the adductors and inner thighs in a progressive seated straddle.
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BreathingBeginnerMeditation
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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IntermediateStrengthYoga
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana — Upward-Facing Dog
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward-facing dog) opens the chest and strengthens the arms in a dynamic backbend, pillar of sun salutations.
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