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Peacock Pose
(my-yer-ahs-anna) mayura = peacock Peacock Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Kneel on the floor, knees wide, and sit on your heels. Lean forward and press your palms on the floor with your fingers turned...
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Shoulder-Pressing Pose
Shoulder-Pressing Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Squat with your feet a little less than shoulder width apart, knees wide. See also More Arm Balance Poses Tilt your torso forward between your inner...
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Twist Up To Unwind: Eagle Pose
Remember Twister? It was “The game that ties you up in knots!” Introduced in the 1960s, Twister took off after Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor played a risque version of it live on The Tonight Show. The...
View ArticleWake Up and Loosen Up
On cold winter mornings, warming up your joints is an invigorating way to wake up and start your day. San Francisco Bay Area yoga teacher David Moreno teaches a series of joint exercises that can be...
View ArticleHands-Free Flow
Leslie Kaminoff developed this pain-free flow sequence so you can get the benefits of a dynamic Warrior series without the strain. To get more great beginner practices, check out the Yoga Journal Store...
View ArticleWork It: Wrist Roll & Shake
This exercise not only opens the carpal tunnel in your wrists; it’s also a fun challenge for your brain. The post Work It: Wrist Roll & Shake appeared first on Yoga Journal.
View ArticleWork It: Finger & Forearm Stretch
Typing for hours (and years!) can create tension in the forearms, wrists, and fingers. Try this simple, stress-relieving pose. The post Work It: Finger & Forearm Stretch appeared first on Yoga...
View ArticleLearn How to Protect Your Wrists in Your Practice
By nature, our wrists are particularly prone to injury. Learn how you can protect them in your yoga practice. If your yoga practice involves moving into and out of Downward-Facing Dog Pose and...
View ArticleAnatomy 101: 8 Poses to Strengthen Your Wrists + Prevent Injury
Your wrists bear weight in each vinyasa. Without proper support, this can lead to injury. Use these poses to help build strength in your wrists and core. The post Anatomy 101: 8 Poses to Strengthen...
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6 Yoga Warm-Ups for Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In this excerpt from his new book Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments, Mark Stephens offers methods for warming up and massaging the wrists to reduce pain in yoga...
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6 Yoga Warm-Ups for Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In this excerpt from his new book Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments, Mark Stephens offers methods for warming up and massaging the wrists to reduce pain in yoga...
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Plank Pose
Nurture your love-hate relationship with Plank Pose. A beginner's best friend, it's the perfect precursor to more challenging arm balances. The post Plank Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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Firefly Pose
Want to fly? Fire up your core. Firefly pose is an arm balance pose that requires more core strength than arm strength. The post Firefly Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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5 Yoga Poses That Take the Pressure Off Your Achy Wrists
Are certain poses a pain in your… wrist? Try these alternative asanas. The post 5 Yoga Poses That Take the Pressure Off Your Achy Wrists appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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Reverse Plank | Upward Plank Pose
Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids. The post Reverse Plank | Upward Plank Pose appeared first on Yoga...
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Got Wrist Pain? Here’s How to Modify Sun Salutation A
No more awkwardly waiting in Child's Pose while everyone else in class makes their way through warmups. The post Got Wrist Pain? Here’s How to Modify Sun Salutation A appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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Four-Limbed Staff Pose | Chaturanga Dandasana
Chaturanga Dandasana is not merely a push-up. This pivotal yoga pose is instrumental—so it's important to practice it properly. The post Four-Limbed Staff Pose | Chaturanga Dandasana appeared first on...
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Side Plank Pose
A powerful arm and wrist strengthener, Side Plank takes its two-armed sibling to the next level, as an arm balance. The post Side Plank Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana boosts energy and confidence, and can literally give you a new perspective on life. The post Handstand appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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Crow Pose | Crane Pose
A compact arm balance, Crow Pose and Crane Pose tone the abs and the arms, strengthen in the core, and focus the mind. The post Crow Pose | Crane Pose appeared first on Yoga Journal.
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