Locust Pose isn’t as intense a backbend as some other poses, but it can still be quite challenging given the demand it places on the body. Prepare yourself with stretches for the low back, hip flexors, and quadriceps. Preparatory poses Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Up...
Roll a blanket and place it across your mat, positioned so that the roll will be under your shoulder blades. Lie back over the blanket roll and extend your arms out to the sides. You can practice with legs extended, or bend at the knees and place your feet on the floor near your but...
A classic yoga pose, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose) is an important part of theSurya Namaskarseries. This powerful backbend opens your heart and lifts your head, while improving your posture—all physical movements that can combat feelings of depression and fatigue. The pose req...
Sanskrit:Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (aa-KAH pah-DAH rah-JAH-cop-poh-TAHS-anna) Pose type:Hip-opening Targets:Lower body Why we love it: “Many of us are likely to thoughtlessly fold into the forward-bend variation of Pigeon, which can put a lot of stress on the knee and sacrum,” says...