Benefits: Flexibility
Parivrtta janu sirsasana (Head-to-knee pose): A complete guide for your practice
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana aka Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose is one of my favorite poses not only to practice, but to teach. And honestly, this one deserves...
Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)
Warrior III is what I call a “truth-telling” balancing pose—it reveals immediately where your body awareness and mental focus stand. As part of the warrior...
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
Warrior I is one of the first standing poses I teach in every yoga teacher training I lead. Since 2015, from Bali retreats to Costa...
Kapinjalasana (Partridge pose): Benefits, how to practice, and alignment tips
Kapinjalasana (Partridge Pose) is a challenging yoga posture that combines arm balance and backbend elements. Kapinjalasana, or Partridge Pose, is a dynamic and challenging arm...
Bhujapidasana: The pose that taught me to trust my hands (And my fear)
The day my feet finally left the floor: A personal breakthrough I still remember the exact moment my toes actually lifted. Not a big, dramatic...
Downward-Facing Dog with Jess Rose: how to practice Adho Mukha Svanasana safely & skillfully
“No two dogs are the same. Not at the dog park, and definitely not in your yoga class.” – Jess Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is...
Ardha Chandrasana: The powerful Half Moon pose
Have you ever stood on one leg, reaching your body into a perfect half-moon shape, feeling like you’re about to topple over at any moment?...
Master Triangle Pose (Trikonasana): Expert tips for perfect alignment, benefits, and variations
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) is one of the first postures I teach to beginners, and while it may seem simple at first, its impact on balance,...
How to do Warrior 3 Pose (Virabhadrasana III) with alignment, benefits, and modifications
Warrior 3 Pose, or Virabhadrasana III, is a powerful standing balance pose that challenges the body and mind. It strengthens your legs, core, and back...
Firefly pose: how to master Tittibhasana for strength & flexibility
How to master the Firefly pose (Tittibhasana) Place a crash pad-uh, I mean a blanket-behind you (just in case). Start from Malasana (squat), placing your...
Baki pose: How to master the viral one-arm balance from anime to real life
The Baki Pose is a gravity-defying, advanced one-arm balance made popular by the anime Baki the Grappler. Unlike traditional yoga poses refined over centuries, this...
Scorpion Pose, 6 easy steps to mastering Vrschikasana and Scorpion stance
When I first stepped onto my yoga mat, I was unaware of the profound transformation it would bring to my life. Yoga began as a...
Reclining pigeon pose, sitting pigeon: how, what and why
You may have heard of pigeon pose or hip-openers in general, but have you tried Reclining Pigeon? This variation is a hip-opener and a relaxing...
Gate pose, stretch your side body (parighasana)
Yoga side gate pose is energized and lightened in Parighasana, in these kneeling yoga poses the breath is invited to become fully three-dimensional. We are...
Hanumanasana | Monkey pose
How to ease into Hanumanasana As a certified yoga instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, I’ve guided hundreds of students through Hanumanasana (the...
Pyramid pose (Parsvottanasana): a complete guide to alignment, benefits, and practice
There’s a moment in Pyramid Pose where everything asks you to slow down. Your legs are working, your breath becomes more intentional, and your attention...
Flying Pigeon Pose
Why Eka Pada Galavasana – Flying pigeon pose Named for the sage Galva, Eka Pada Galavasana, or flying pigeon pose, is a big asana, combining hip...
Devaduuta Panna asana (fallen angel pose): Steps, benefits, variations, and preparatory poses
TL;DR Fallen Angel Pose, or Devaduuta Panna Asana, is an advanced twisting arm balance built from Side Crow Pose. It requires shoulder stability, core control,...
