Yoga Asana: Building Strength, Balance, and Flexibility

A tutorial for Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1, a challenging and rewarding arm balance. This pose builds incredible upper body and core strength, and I break it down step by step so you can give it a try.

A simple standing stretch to feel the length in my body. I love these flared yoga pants for both practice and lounging; they move with you through any asana.

A deep Dhanurasana, or Bow Pose, to open the entire front of the body. This backbend is a fantastic heart opener and helps to relieve stress and fatigue by stimulating the entire posterior chain.

Let's try Flying Lizard Pose. This is a great tutorial for an intermediate arm balance that combines core compression with a deep hip opening. It was one of the first arm balances I learned.

A quiet moment of practice by the Ganga river in Rishikesh. Moving through Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose) with the bridge lights reflecting on the water was a reminder to stay grounded, yet always flowing.

Playing with Grasshopper Pose on the beach. This arm balance requires a deep twist and strong core engagement, and it's always fun to practice with the sand and sea nearby.

Here's a step-by-step guide to Bala Bakasana, or Baby Crow Pose. It's a great preparatory pose for other arm balances, teaching you how to engage your core and build shoulder stability.

Exploring some fluid spinal waves in my personal practice. Moving from downward dog through a cat-cow like motion helps to increase spinal mobility and feels so good for the back.

Finding my center in a forearm headstand during a profound trip to Mysore. Inversions like this challenge our perspective and build strength, focus, and tranquility.