Dolphin Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is ideal for yogis and yoginis at all levels.
sahasrara – the crown chakra
Reclining Angle Yoga Pose
Reclining Angle Yoga Pose is a reclined, inverted forward bend pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is…
Sleeping Yogi Yoga Pose
Sleeping Yogi Yoga Pose is a reclined, inverted forward bend pose that targets the hamstrings and spine and is…
Upward Crescent Moon Yoga Pose
Upward Crescent Moon Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the lower back and shoulders and is ideal…
Warrior II Yoga Pose
Warrior II Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the calves and is ideal for yogis and yoginis…
Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose
Upward Warrior II Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the inner thighs and lats and is ideal…
Upward Revolved Knee to Head Yoga Pose
Upward Revolved Knee to Head Yoga Pose is a seated pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is…
Warrior III Yoga Pose
Warrior III Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is ideal for yogis…
High Lunge Yoga Pose
High Lunge Yoga Pose is a standing pose that targets the quads and is ideal for yogis and yoginis…
Bird of Paradise Yoga Pose
Bird of Paradise Yoga Pose is a standing, balance pose that targets the hamstrings and groin and is ideal…
Standing Split Yoga Pose
Standing Split Yoga Pose is a standing, balance pose that targets the hamstrings and calves and is ideal for…
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- Begin by coming to your hands and knees. Your knees should be below your hips, your forearms pressed against the ground, your elbows directly below your shoulders and your palms pressed together.
- Curl your toes under so that you can begin to lift your knees up and away from the floor.
- Widen your shoulders away from your spine and back towards your tailbone. Don’t let your head hang down or press against the floor — hold it in place between your arms.
- Straighten your knees unless your back bows — then keep them bent and your back straight.
- Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.
- Breathe deeply through each step.
- If you have a history of knee or shoulder injuries, consult an instructor or doctor before attempting this pose.
Rest your elbows on your rolled up sticky mat with your wrists pressed to the floor to open your shoulders
If you have knee or shoulder problems, keep your knees bent while performing this pose.
All Muscles: Hamstrings, calves, shoulders, biceps, triceps, ankles
Target Muscles: Hamstrings, calves, shoulders
- Relieves stress, anxiety and mild depression.
- May treat symptom of insomnia and fatigue.
- Therapeutic for back and shoulder pain, menstrual pain and headaches.
- Improves digestion.
- May help prevent osteoarthritis.
