"I'm coming to your class today!” texted my sister, Jen, one morning. “Please don't teach Parsvakonasana." She and I agree on many things. But Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle) is not one ...

Begin by placing the feet a wide distance apart, approximately 4-5 feet, with the right foot turned out at 90 degrees and the ...

Reach beyond your limits with these fun and challenging variations of extended side angle pose. One of my favorite ways to add more challenge and creativity to my practice, as well as to avoid ...

If you’re looking to sculpt some killer abs and increase your core strength, you might first turn to crunches. Hey, it’s a habit. Instead, roll out your yoga mat and try these standing yoga poses to ...

Astavakrasana, or Eight-Angle Pose, is named after the sage Astavakra, whose body was bent in eight places after being cursed by his father—asta means eight, vakra means bend or curve. But the story ...

Step your legs about 4 feet apart and extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing down. Then turn your right (or forward) foot and leg out 90 degrees, lining the heel of your ...