Asana Insight
Lunge Alignment provides the stability and support for many standing poses.
Vrksasana (Tree Pose) is easier than you think.
Gomukhasana (Cow's Face) Arms can help you develop comfortable, supported alignment in headstand and shoulderstand.
The Anti-Commute. Three restorative poses that restore the natural curves of the spine.
Shoulder/Chest/Arm Openers. These simple wall stretches will open the muscles necessary to comfortably practice many asanas (including Vhirabhadrasana I, Utkatasana, full backbend, and handstand) that require lifting the arms with an open chest.
The Split Pose (Hanumanasana) is a challenging pose because it asks the body to do two seemingly incompatible things at once: a forward bend and a back bend. Learn to embody contradiction.
Warrior III (Vhirabhadrasana III) is most commonly thought of as a balancing pose. However, if you also think of it as a backbending pose, you will more easily find the strength and balance to hold the pose.
Revolving Triangle Pose (Parvritta Trikonasana) is a wonderful heart-opening twist that sometimes gets lost in the balancing aspects of the pose. To explore the upper half of the pose with more support, take Revolving Triangle to the wall.
The Yogic Smile. This pose is an attitude of gratitude. Let it inspire you.