Standing Poses
Garudasana — Eagle Pose
Garudasana (eagle) develops balance and focus by crossing arms and legs, deeply stretching shoulders and hips.
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Balance
Articles tagged "Balance"
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Standing Poses
Natarajasana — Dancer Pose
Natarajasana (dancer) combines balance, backbend and quadriceps stretch in a graceful yet demanding pose.
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Standing Poses
Virabhadrasana III — Warrior III
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III) is an intense balance pose that strengthens the standing leg, core and develops focus by forming a T-shape with the body.
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Standing Poses
Vrksasana — Tree Pose
Vrksasana (tree) develops balance, focus and strengthens ankles by standing on one leg with the opposite foot against the thigh.
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Arm Balances
Adho Mukha Vrksasana — Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) is the fundamental hand inversion, building strength, balance and courage to stand upside down.
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Arm Balances
Astavakrasana — Eight-Angle Pose
Astavakrasana (eight angles) combines arm balance, twist and crossed legs in a spectacular pose of strength and flexibility.
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Arm Balances
Bakasana — Crow Pose
Bakasana (crow) builds arm and core strength while cultivating focus and confidence in arm balances.
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Arm Balances
Kakasana — Crow Pose (bent arms)
Kakasana (bent-arm crow) is the classic arm balance variant with bent elbows, more accessible than straight-arm Bakasana.
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Arm Balances
Parsva Bakasana — Side Crow
Parsva Bakasana (side crow) adds a twist to the arm balance, strengthening obliques and developing coordination.
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Arm Balances
Pincha Mayurasana — Forearm Stand
Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock) is a forearm balance that builds shoulder strength and thoracic opening while cultivating stability.
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Balance & Handstand
Press to Handstand
Controlled rise from floor to handstand without momentum requiring exceptional strength and flexibility.
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Floor Exercises — Agility & Flexibility
Handstand (ATR)
Handstand — see Handstand section for full details.
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Courses & Combinations
Floor Routine
Fluid combination of forward roll, cartwheel, handstand, bridge and backward roll for control and aesthetics.
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Floor Exercises — Agility & Flexibility
Kick-up to Bridge
Transition from standing to bridge or bridge to standing, developing flexibility and back control.
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Floor Exercises — Agility & Flexibility
Headstand
Balance on head and hands in triangle, proprioception and neck strengthening exercise.
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Floor Exercises — Agility & Flexibility
Roundoff
Cartwheel with half turn landing facing the start, preparation for back flips.
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Floor Exercises — Agility & Flexibility
Cartwheel
Lateral support passage with full rotation, developing coordination and spatial awareness.
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Dips & Pressing Movements
Handstand Push-up
Vertical pressing exercise in handstand targeting deltoids, triceps and trapezius.
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