Pose Type: Standing Pose
Tree Pose (Vrksasana): Benefits, alignment, and how to practice
Tree Pose, known in Sanskrit as Vrksasana, is one of the most recognizable balancing postures in yoga. This foundational standing pose develops stability, focus, and...
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 II (Virabhadrasana II)
In my Bali teacher trainings, Warrior II is one of the first standing poses I refine with students because it immediately reveals alignment habits that...
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...
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...
Chair pose Yoga (Utkatasana): How to practice with strength, support, and spiritual grace
Chair Pose, or Utkatasana, is one of those yoga poses that looks deceptively simple-but once you’re in it, you feel the fire. It wakes up...
Tadasana (Mountain Pose): What standing tall really teaches us
Stillness doesn’t always feel powerful. But some of my most grounding, transformative yoga experiences begin with standing in Mountain Pose: rooted, grounded, present. I still...
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...
